I’m a big fan of using piping as a trim on garments, and recently I have been sewing it into the waistline of dresses: Piping in the waistline of my Aurora Dress Piping in the waistline of my 1950’s Red Spot Dress One reader asked if I had done a tutorial on this, right before […]
Read MoreDo you use the term ‘couture technique’? I’ve never really used it – in fact, I’m not exactly sure what one is! From blog reading and library books I have a general idea, but I am hesitant to use the term without knowing what the true definition is – and is there one? These are my […]
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The front pleat on my 1969 Burda Dress is an inverted pleat – where two folds turn towards each other to meet on the outside. These can be folded from a single Front panel, or as in my case, made from separate R and L Fronts and an extra centre panel that forms the back […]
Read MoreRemember the bundle of Burda Moden’s I picked up recently? This is my version of Model 8107 from the July 1969 issue. I chose some sky blue stash-fabric-of-mysterious-composition to cut into, which is a bit cardboardy to be honest. This has it’s advantages and disadvantages – the bow sits nicely: …but the darts have a […]
Read MoreI bought this 70’s skirt from The Paper Bag Princess op-shop a while back – please help with my addiction, it doesn’t even fit! I loved the teal and turquoise colours, and I’m making a concerted effort to add colour to my wardrobe so the decision was easy really….. …when I saw these massive seam […]
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