Book Week 2023 – Read, Grow, Inspire Anne Elliot Costume – Part 1 I know this isn’t a quote from Persuasion (of which my character is the heroine), but this quote is so apt for this week’s project: “And pray, sir, what do you think of Miss Morland’s gown?”“It is very pretty, madam,” said he,
Elegant, sophisticated and all so practical, how could I go past this “Many ways” dress with its clever collar changes. I took my inspiration from a 1938 Sears and Roebucks catalogue – a practical dress with shoulder shirring, waistline pleats and elegant puffed sleeves.
Join me as I play with some traditional ingredients to make a very modern Conditioner Bar.
When it comes to vintage fashion inspiration, how can you go past someone like Katharine Hepburn, especially when looking for gorgeous vintage trousers?
Join me on my Yesterday-Today sewing adventure as I attempt to make myself a pair of “vintage-y” work trousers, and as a bonus, try to piece the leftover fabric scraps into a matching vest top.
The 1930s would have to be one of my favourite decades for fashion – the line, the flow, the lovely details…it just all comes together for a very classy look. Join me as I recreate one of my photo finds from the decade.
Each day for the 12 days of Christmas I crocheted my husband a new rainbow lorikeet, and we had great fun photographing them in appropriate settings.
Hope you enjoy the result!
Preparing for my 1930s wardrobe pieces with a few underlayers. Here, I draft and make a 1930s style wrap slip, based on a McCall’s pattern from 1937.
Having completed my walking skirt adaptation, I realised I needed more vintage-styled blouses to pair with it…but not too vintage.
Do you know how hard it is to find pretty undergarments made from natural fibers? Especially if you want them to have a vintage “history-bounding” edge? Realising I was never going to find them in the shops, I figured I’d have to start making my own
Join me as I spend a few minutes chatting and trimming my new “Poppins-esque” hat.
Yesterday-Today 