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Gossip Girl Inspiration
Today I was inspired by the school outfits worn by Blair, Serena and Jenny in season one of Gossip Girl.Making it a bit more work appropriate, I paired a vintage Fletcher Jones plaid skirt with a black...
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After an extended hiatus, I've decided to revive Florals and Fairybread. While I've been away, I've become a sewing aficionado . Because of my new found love, Florals and Fairybread will have a more...
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Skirtain = Skirt + Curtain
This post is dedicated to something I made on a whim - a skirtain.I was in an op-shop with a friend the other day and I caught my eye on a curtain. At first I thought there would be nothing I could do...
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The Skirtain
My photography skills are rudimentary at best and I probably should have stood up straight for the photo, but nevertheless, photos of the skirtain, as promised.Cotton On white tank Skirtain Urban...
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Vintage Skirt Pattern
I recently found a vintage Butterick pattern in a local Salvation Army op-shop. After some detective work (using the ever-trusty Google) I discovered that the pattern is from 1962!I loved the suit, but...
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Very Easy Vogue Patterns
Since I've started sewing, I regularly browse Vogue Patterns. I'm usually too engrossed with the Vintage Vogue section to look at other patterns that may be offered. This was up until last week.Last...
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Current Project
My current project is the Butterick 5032 pattern. I love all the variations included in the pattern, but I've decided to make the yellow dress. A photo of the finished piece from the Butterick site:...
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Little Girls Dresses
Last Christmas I decided to put my sewing skills to use and make dresses for the little girls I know. The style was simple enough but it was the colours and prints that really made them special.They...
View ArticleAnnouncement!
I'm pleased to announce that I'm now a contributor over at Sew Retro. It's a fantastic blog with many contributors, all sharing a love of vintage patterns and fabric. Since following the blog, I've...
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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cupcakes
Yesterday I made some cupcakes for a dinner party. I relied on my ever faithful flourless chocolate cupcake recipe given to me by a friend but decided to stray from the usual buttercream icing...
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Butterick Retro 5032
I recently posted about one of my projects, Butterick 5032. I finally finished it only moments ago! I followed the pattern closely though made it a bit shorter than the pattern intended. I also need to...
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Vintage Vogue 2962
Before Christmas I made Vintage Vogue 2962. A simple halterneck dress with gathering at the bust and a very full skirt.Although the pattern suggested that organza, georgette, chiffon, voile, lawn or...
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Butterick Retro 5032 - The Promised Photos
As promised, the photos of Butterick Retro 5032 when worn. I wore it to work today with black opaques and a cardigan (not shown). The belt is from another skirt but I'm going to make a self-belt once I...
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Mini Spending Spree
The other day I was milling about in David Jones and fell in love with some Alannah Hill cardigans. I was umming and ahhing about them for a little while and then I received an email about the 20% off...
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Vogue Very Easy 8630
Recently I posted about the Vogue Very Easy patterns I bought. On a whim, I was browsing Etsy tonight and found the perfect fabric for the Vogue Very Easy 8630 pattern I bought. A hot pink with black...
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The Outback
I have to apologise for my unexplained absence - I had to travel, unexpectedly, to a couple of remote locations for work.I've never seen the Australian outback, so it was a real eye-opener to realise...
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Vogue Very Easy 8511
I was finally able to get photos of my Vogue Very Easy 8511 dress.The patternThe pattern was extremely easy to put together. The princess seams were not at all difficult and the pleats in the skirt...
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Vintage Pattern: McCalls 5470
A few months ago I found the McCalls 5470 pattern in a local op-shop for $1. It's a pleated skirt and shorts pattern from 1991! Luckily, the skirt hasn't dated and doesn't show obvious signs of being...
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My first dress
I started sewing lessons about 10 months ago after becoming so frustrated with in-store and online shopping. Often, I'd have a dress or skirt in mind and couldn't find anything similar to what I had...
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Butterick Retro 4790
This project is another one of my very early projects. I made the Butterick Retro 4790 pattern in about October of last year. I loved the wrap style, the full skirt and the fact it was marked very...
View ArticleNew favourite fabric store
A little while ago, I googled nearby fabric stores. I came across one, Fabric Frenzy, which is a little too far away for me to just pop in. I was able to call in to their Nerang location today and I...
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Vintage pattern haul
I've always been a big fan of op-shopping. For years I would spend hours thrift shopping to find fantastic vintage pieces, but nowadays, I head straight to the patterns and fabric section.The other day...
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Surprise vintage pattern finds
The other day I literally stumbled across a hole-in-the-wall thrift store. I almost walked right by it mesmerised by the jar full of knitting needles in the window. I walked in and headed straight to...
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Cross stitched skirt
I've recently started cross stitch of a nighttime while watching TV. I'd finished a few pieces (more on this in future posts) but had nothing to do with the completed pieces. After some research, and a...
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Vogue Very Easy 8379
I bought this pattern a little while ago with the view to making a Diane von Furstenberg-esque wrap dress. I had never sewn with stretch fabric before so I was more than a little apprehensive. However,...
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