New Look 6334

Well after a busy few months and Christmas, New Year and back to school all over with I can try to get back into sewing. Master 8 (almost 9) still has a cast on his arm and Master Little 3 is full of beans.

Miss Little 7 however got a new pair pj's, and here they are New Look 6334. No it's not vintage but it's home sewen and she will wear it, the most importance thing of all.

This was an easy pattern, there is loads of details I left out mainly due to the fact the fabric is so busy I didn't think they were needed. I also changed the back button and loop for a press stud.

A close up of the neck area, I just love the cute little ruffle. Lace was suggested for the neck but as you can see I didn't use it.

 Miss Little is very happy and I have fabric left over to make something else, maybe some long pants.

It's lovely to be back sewing again and I look forward seeing what I've missed.
Happy Sewing.

Away From Keyboard

I wont be doing much of anything but looking after Master Little 8 for the next few weeks, however with Christmas fast approaching I might need to find time to sew for sanity sake.

Master Little 8 has badly broken his arm and we have spent the last two days in hospital. Lots of love and care, it wouldn't be so bad but the cast goes from fingers to shoulder, his going to hate it when it starts to get hotter.

Thank you to everyone for the lovely comments for my other posts.
Hope you are having a good week.

Vintage Vogue 1171 - Part 2

It may have taken me longer than I planned but it's finished and I'm happy to say I'm please with the effort.
I put a lot more hand sewing into this dress then I first planned and more then I have before but it was worth it. I will also be doing more of it from now on.

Do you think it looks like the dress pattern envelope? Apart from the length I do.

A Look Inside - Woman, Dec21, 1953

With Christmas on it's was I thought this was a good magazine to have a peek in. Truth be told there are few adds and little colour, lots of articles. There's a bit of gossip, a bit of fashion, a bit of celebrity but it's not all trash like so many to day, just take all with a pinch of salt and you'll be fine.

Have you started you Christmas shopping yet?

Some Fancy Ladies

Over at Super Kawaii Mama's blog other then some great ideas for vintage fashion she is offering one lucky person the chance to win an exclusive photo shoot in Melbourne and as much as I would love to win I need your help. Why do I need your help? It's all about the click throughs and no ip repeats.

Please click HERE



Not only will you be helping me towards winning but you can have a look at the the calendar by Some Fancy Ladies for 2012.

Thank you for helping me.

Vintage Vogue 1171 - Part 1

I came across the same green as this pattern and knew I had to sew it. This is the first dress for my Summer/Wet season challenge and I really should of finished it a few weeks ago. None the less here it is so far.

My New Me!

Well kind of. Atomic Dad ordered my birthday gift on y birthday and this week it has arrived. The box says it's a Dressmaker Model, Atomic Dad say's it's a dummy, Atomic children think it looks like a headless lady (which is true), what every you call it it's mine. I would have loved a vintage dress form (that's what I call it) but since it was a gift I should be grateful for it, and I am.

I've already spent time matching my size to her and am about to use her. I have wanted one for so long.

When we pulled her out of the box it had this sticker name on it I'm not sure if we'll call her it but I leave it for now. *Big Claps* I have the biggest smile ever right now, I think I'll go do some sewing.

Have a great weekend everyone.