Today's post features one of my latest knits, a rib stitch stripe sweater from an 1940's issue of Needlework Illustrated. I completed this knit a few weeks ago, and since then have also completed another Eowyn Blouse from Fabel Knitwear, and a Date-Maker Cardigan (blog posts on those coming soon). I was attracted to this … Continue reading Needlework Illustrated Rib Stripe Sweater
TODAY'S POST FEATURES another garment from a vintage re-issue pattern - Butterick 6485 originally released in 1944. I first discovered Butterick 6485 via a post on Instagram (I think it popped up on my feed via the #1940sfashion, which I follow). I found the style lines attractive, and the fact that the dress is loose … Continue reading Butterick 6485 Sewing Pattern Review
TODAY'S POST FEATURES some of my most recent makes - two dresses made from Simplicity 8248, a re-issue of an original pattern from 1937. I also discuss re-purposing or re-fashioning garments. There is nothing like an upcoming vintage event to put a spring in your step, or in my case - the necessary pressure on … Continue reading Simplicity 8248 Sewing Pattern Review, Ruffles and Re-Fashioning
Today's post features my latest completed knit, the Eowyn Blouse by Fabel Knitwear. Yes, it is yet another Fabel Knitwear pattern! I think this is the forth pattern that I have knitted by Fabel Knitwear, and the fifth garment (I knitted two Juniper Jackets, see this post here for one of them). The selection of … Continue reading A Dandelion Eowyn Blouse for Summer
Today's post is an inspired-by look from the movie Red Joan (in cinemas 19th April) where Sophie Cookson plays a young Joan Stanley, studying at Cambridge and working in a top secret facility during WWII. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Jennie Rooney; which in turn was inspired by the … Continue reading Red Joan – A Vintage Look Inspired By The Movie
Today's post explores (albeit briefly) a topic I have been pondering for some time - the link between synesthesia and knitting. First of all, what is Synesthesia? It is a gift where the senses 'cross over' each other - I can describe from my own personal experience that I 'see' the days of the week … Continue reading A Juniper Jacket, and Exploring the Link Between Knitting and Colours
In which I turn my thoughts to producing a profoundly practical item - a backpack! There must be something in the air lately within the sewing community, as it seems backpacks are the current zeitgeist. I am usually not one to get drawn into trends, but I found myself increasingly attracted to sewing another backpack … Continue reading The Making Backpack By Noodlehead
In celebration of Hotter Shoes launching their highly anticipated App, today I am going to share with you some styles that I was kindly invited to select and style with my vintage inspired outfits. Featured throughout the following three outifts, I am wearing the Zara Heels, paired with the matching Oakham Handbag. Swing Trousers for … Continue reading Three Ways to Style Hotter Shoes – In Celebration of the Hotter App Launch
