That’s what I’ve been learning to do lately and will be doing through until February.
I’m sitting Claire’s weekly evening course ‘Making Things from Vintage Patterns’ at the Textile Workshop. The first thing we made was this 1950’s domestic goddess apron. The fabric for mine came from a really pretty duvet cover I bought in a charity shop ages ago.
Then yesterday Claire and I sat Hannah’s one day vintage slippers class. How sweet are these? They’re from a 1940s pattern and will make a great gift so I can’t wait to get on with my next pair.
I really want to do some dressmaking for the next few weeks of the course so I have bought two dress patterns and one smock top one, 1970s of course. I’ll let you know how they go.
Finally, yesterday we made this Halloween lantern from a home grown pumpkin. We liked the way that he looks too happy to be evil…
Oh you made such lovely things! If only we had all the time in the world, we could all be sewing all the time! The slippers are so cute! xx
So true Pip. I always complain that work simply takes up my crafting and making time! :) Thank you for your lovely comment x
I love your apron and slippers, really lovely blog :) Where did you buy your vintage pattern from?
Thanks,
Sarah x
Hi Sarah
Thank you so much for your nice comment. I got the patterns from a couple of sewing classes I sat. The apron was from a ‘Making things from Vintage Patterns’ course at the Textile Workshop http://www.thetextileworkshop.co.uk/ and the slippers pattern was from a class I did at with Hannah & Bella http://www.hannahandbella.typepad.com
Your blog is lovely and I’m a little envious of your craft room :) Will look forward to seeing how it develops as you decorate it!