These adaptations need to be done on a pattern with no seam allowances. All measurements are in centimetres (cm). In the diagrams, the green lines are the original pattern lines,… [Continue Reading]
Haslam: Issue 23, Coronation 1953, Fig. 11.
How I Started This was my first time using the Haslam System, I found it really confusing. I made the Haslam sloper using the special curve ruler and the foundation… [Continue Reading]
Cheat’s Borodinsky Bread
Real Borodinsky bread is extraordinarily time consuming to make! This is a simpler bread recipe with a nod to the taste of the real thing and with added seeds.
Drop Shoulder Kimono Sleeve Adaptation
These adaptations need to be done on a pattern with no seam allowances. All measurements are in centimetres (cm). In the diagrams, the green lines are the original pattern lines,… [Continue Reading]
Straight skirt following instructions from 1962
Once again I’m following the book “Dress With Taste” by Voevodina V.D. and Dubinina R.B. All measurements are in Centimetres, and width measurements are divided in half. The book suggests… [Continue Reading]
Green Velvet 1940s Halo
Description A halo and crown hat, covered in a deep green silk velvet. Decorated with true vintage gold decoration and beading. Lined in non-shiny black satin. Attaches to the head… [Continue Reading]
Recreating a vintage hat: Part 2
Blocking The buckram was difficult to stretch over the block even though it was on the bias. On the photo you can see some bubbles on the right of the… [Continue Reading]
Recreating a vintage hat: Part 1
Why recreate a vintage hat? Firstly it felt very fragile to handle. Secondly, there was a rip in the lining, which would have been an easy repair, however through the… [Continue Reading]
Bodice sloper following instructions from 1962
My Russian grandmother has given me a few sewing books that she used when she was in her 20s to teach herself how to sew.
Butterick 6018
How I started I have been used to making dresses in a pattern size 12 (B 87, W 67, H 92 cm) – according to my bust measurement + garment… [Continue Reading]