Making Life more Beautiful
I was sorry to hear that Cilla Black, 1960s singer and entertainer, had died at the comparatively young age of 72. I still love her early hits Alfie, Anyone who had a heart and Something tells me. I even prefer … Continued
When I was in the Victoria & Albert museum I took this photograph of the 1960s cabinet. A nice range of clothes showing a variety of 1960s trends. Including some paper dresses – back row in turquoise/green and black and … Continued
Many of us who like to make vintage outfits will admit that we are often seduced by “envelope art” – the lovely pictures on the front of a pattern envelope that encourage us to make up something to wear, presented … Continued
The key to success in making your own clothes is to make the right styles, that fit you well, in the right fabric. I never, ever, just pick up a pattern, pull it out and start making it up “straight … Continued
Finally I finished my knives dress. You made many helpful suggestions. I should have followed them. Especially Mrs Mole’s one of putting four darts into this dress. I didn’t take her advice. I did use red bias binding, which I … Continued
Yesterday I did a post, illustrated with vintage patterns, showing which styles are best for each of the three main body types (shaped, semi-straight, and straight). !950s Are you a curvy girl with a shaped figure? Then the shapes of … Continued
Once my Vogue 7133 jacket was lined and had bias strips attached at the hems, and the hemming was complete, I thought about topstitching. It’s been fairly long project and there is a sense of “oh no, another stage to complete”. Karen … Continued
Turns out this “simple” yellow jacket is quite a time consuming job. Pattern I am using a 1967 Vogue pattern. It’s not a “designer” pattern, but clearly around that time many designers were using the kimono sleeve. And the dress … Continued
You may remember I am supposed to be making a yellow summer coat for my daughter, based on this one, from Zara. The trouble is, while I have made up a passable pattern, I have not made the coat. All … Continued
I have seen the finale for Mad Men now and I think on the whole the ending was pleasing. If you want the definitive post on Mad Men clothes do go and have a look at the brilliant Pattern Vault. Although … Continued
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