Tag Archives: vintage

The Jacket that took forever

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

I don’t make a lot of jackets. Now I remember why. So much time.. too many tailoring details. Double the work if you are lining the jacket. Do it all at least three times if you make a muslin first! … Continue reading →

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Am I a deckchair?

Posted on February 2, 2011 by

Or perhaps a tea towel? This fabric came from a local garage sale, labelled ‘Vintage cotton, 2.5 m x 90 cm, $5′. It’s a lovely weight and seems like a strong sturdy weave, almost like linen, but without the ‘stretching … Continue reading →

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Vintage fabric stars again

Posted on October 9, 2010 by

I love this skirt. It’s been hanging on the outside of my wardrobe for a day now and it makes me smile every time I look at it. It doesn’t matter even if I never wear it! ( and since … Continue reading →

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