My passion for making clothes from the 1950s includes being a huge fan of Horrockses Fashion prints. So I was delighted to be invited to the launch of a new range using the prints by Joanie Clothing. The launch at the Anthony Burgess International Foundation in Manchester was a wonderful afternoon of tea and cake … Continue reading Horrockses Fashions X Joanie revival
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When you’re having sew much fun!
There's not much to have been grateful for about Lockdown- but without it I doubt I would have found my new love - dressmaking. Like many of us, I turned to the world of crafting to give me something to occupy myself with in that first year when we really didn't know what to do, … Continue reading When you’re having sew much fun!
Roses are red … and the leaves are blue!
I decided to treat myself to a new dress - and instantly got two outfits out of it 👍🏾so I’m a very happy lady. I'm terrible at remembering to review my clothing so I've made a determined effort this morning to sit down and write. This is the Candice Danube floral swing dress and it … Continue reading Roses are red … and the leaves are blue!
A thoroughly modern model!
Covid-19 really forced many of us to rethink how we do things. After all when you can't get more than a handful of people into one room - and need 2 metres between them things get tricky! It's certainly encouraged people and companies to get creative so I was pleasantly surprised to be asked by … Continue reading A thoroughly modern model!
Modern Living-Vintage Loving 