Sunday, 5 October 2014

1920's Sewing - The 20 minute Vonnet

The 20 minute Vonnet

This elegant dress is made from 4 silk scarves which when sewn together make a stunning vonnet inspired dress!

Designed by Kass from Sew Retro

Saturday, 4 October 2014

1970's Sewing - Blanket Coat

Blanket Coat
Bust 86cm-96cm/ 34″-38″

This pattern is so versatile as above it creates a perfect tribal 70's look, made in velvet it looks authentically 20's!

Kindly Created By the super talented Vera Venus

Friday, 3 October 2014

1930's Sewing - Slinky Bias Slip

Slinky Bias Slip

3 sizes included on the pattern: 84cm-99cm bust / 89cm-104 hip
(33″-39″ bust / 35″-41″hip)

 Kindly Created By Vera Venus

Tuesday, 30 September 2014

1950's Sewing - Sundress Bodice

Sundress Bodice
35-37″/89-94cm

This dainty little bodice pattern can easily be attached to a gathered dirndl sjirt
Kindly Created By Vera Venus

Sunday, 28 September 2014

1940's Knitting - Knitted Head Wrap

Appologies for the lack of posts, I though I had scheduled up more than I clearly had, oops!
Anyway I am back now with another doozy of a pattern, this time for a cute as a button head wrap!


Knitted Head Wrap

This nifty little pattern was designed by the talented Miss Cherry from She Knits in Pearls its a simple pattern which will be quick to knit, meaning that you will have plenty of time to make one of theses in every colour!

Thursday, 11 September 2014

1940's Sewing - Hepburn Trousers

1940's Style Hepburn Trouser Pattern
Size 8-18 UK
"Inspired by the timeless style of Katharine Hepburn, our simple wide-cut trousers, in sizes 8-18, are designed to flatter and lengthen the legs. They can be dressed up or down depending on your fabric choice and with two variations to choose from, with or without pockets, this is a great project to improve your trouser-making skills!"
Free Pattern courtesy of UK biased Love Sewing Magazine


Saturday, 6 September 2014

1960's Knitting - Dionne

1960's Style Dionne Fair isle Sweater
Bust 32–34, 36–38, 40-42, 44-46 Inches

Pattern Written in English, Dutch, German & French!!

"Knit this ladies short sleeved sweater with geometric block detail and peter pan collar. A design by Lisa Richardson using our wonderful dry handle cotton yarn, Cotton Glace (cotton), this knitting pattern is suitable for the average knitter."

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Friday, 5 September 2014

1950's Knitting - Scottie Dog Childs Jacket & Beret

1950's Style Scottie Dog Jacket and Beret
1-2, 2-3, 3-4, 4-5

Pattern Written in English, Dutch, German & French!!

"Knit this round neck, button up cardigan, a design from the Rowan archive originally featured in Classic Babies.  Designed by Martin Storey using Baby Merino Silk DK, a luxury machine washable yarn designed specifically for babies (merino superwash wool and tussah silk), this cardi has a cute Scottie dog motif. Why not knit the matching beret?"

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Thursday, 4 September 2014

1950's Knitting - Floral Freida Cardigan

1950's Style Floral Freida Cardigan
Bust 32–34, 36–38, 40-42, 44-46 Inches

Pattern Written in English, Dutch, German & French!!

"Knit this ladies short sleeved cardigan a design by Martin Storey using the gorgeous yarn Mohair Haze (super kid mohair and extra fine merino wool.) This cardigan is adorned with a floral  intarsia pattern and has contrasting moss stitch edgings."

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Wednesday, 3 September 2014

1930's Knitting - Yvonne

1930's Style Yvonne Fair isle Sweater
Bust 32–34, 36–38, 40-42, 44-46 Inches

Pattern Written in English, Dutch, German & French!!

"Knit this ladies boat neck sweater, a design by Grace Melville using the stunning combination of Mohair Haze (super kid mohair and extra fine merino wool) and Fine Art (merino wool, kid mohair and silk.) This pretty sweater has a geometric mosaic design knitted using the fair isle technique and contrasting stripes."

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