Monday, June 17, 2019

India Wilkes dress final

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So I just realised I forget to post this one up .... after all that build up lol Before I start I have been looking at my stats and seeing...

Edwardian Madness - Ageless #1344

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Ageless Patterns  had a sale in April to celebrate their  birthday and I couldn't resist. Firstly I was already looking at there patte...
Saturday, October 27, 2018

Forward Planning - Or how do I make room in my stash for better fabric.

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Well it is the night before the big unveiling of the India Wilkes dress, It sits still incomplete (I have to do the sleeve epaulets) which I...
Monday, October 15, 2018

Buttons? Buttons? Who's got the Buttons?

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At last count this dress will have over 90 buttons on it.  Most of them cloth covered and only 23 of them functional  These buttons (and the...
Tuesday, October 2, 2018

The Sound of Silence

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I know I really should be posting some kind of update about now.  I even have the subject as my buttons have come in and I have spent time c...
Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Little things for Little people

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My mother and I have been considering and working for a while on the idea of making vintage inspired clothing for children.  We have a ways ...

When Heaven is only a few doors away

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There was a sewing shop that I was informed of sometime ago.  It must have been in 2016 because I am sure I was on maternity leave.  In any ...
Friday, September 7, 2018

The Petty Petticoat

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As I outlined in my last post I have been planning how to strategically create my petticoat using the fabric that I had in my stash.  I meth...