pyjama party

I’ve been struggling to get going since I got home. What with the cold, tiredness, a sore throat and a lack of motivation, I’ve spent rather too much time sitting in the kitchen drinking tea and browsing Pinterest. So I decided I … Continue reading

enrobed

So yet again I was lured into buying one of these from my favourite vintage clothing emporium. I’m not sure whether the correct term for it is a dressing gown, robe or possibly even housecoat? Anyway, whatever they are called, … Continue reading

napery tailoring

Ok, so this is what I want to do with my vintage napery collection. Isn’t this just fab? These wonderful creations made from genuine vintage linens are by Lu Flux, from her Gee’s Bend collection. They are so perfect I … Continue reading

deadline

I work best to deadlines. I am one of those people who, procrastinator that I am, needs some kind of fixed point in time to pin my efforts to. Something to work toward, to aim for, to plan around. I often … Continue reading

something new

Every so often I do take a fancy to a bit of new fabric. As opposed to the vintage variety that is my stock-in-trade. Yesterday was one of those days. I was in town, shopping. I usually try to stay … Continue reading

give us a toile!

Today was officially my last sewing class for the time being. (Although actually, I’m sneaking in an extra one next week to make up for one I missed). So, having finished my skirt, I needed a project that could be … Continue reading