I didn’t go to sewing class yesterday. I have a sore throat and a hideous hacking cough and didn’t feel up to the half hour walk across the snowy park to get there. So I stayed at home, drank tea, … Continue reading
Tag Archives: vintage fabric
going round in circles
I spent quite a lot of yesterday cutting out lots of little circles of fabric. I’ve been making lolly flower brooches for my next stall at the Pretty Dandy Flea on 23rd February. They will be finished off with vintage … Continue reading
getting skirtier!
The skirt is progressing at a pace. Pockets are on, seams are sewn, the zip is in. Nearly there! Just the interfacing, waistband and hem to do in next week’s sewing class. Making clothes is so exciting! When I got … Continue reading
giving in
Since I got back from Australia with a lovely big stash of brand new holiday fabrics, I have been trying to be good. I didn’t buy any fabric to make my skirt. (Well, not if you don’t count the trim). And although … Continue reading
here be monsters!
You may remember that some time ago I did a little vintage fabric swapsie with fellow blogger Georgina Giles. Well, it’s always great to see what other people make of the fabrics in your own stash. They are always so different … Continue reading
spotted!
Now isn’t that a sight to gladden a vintage fabric cushion-lover’s heart! I have long been a fan of Jane Foster. One of the original champions of vintage fabric, several of Jane’s cushions may be found around my home. I find … Continue reading