DIY

Sewing Tips for Vintage Enthusiasts

10 June 2011

5613135661_06653ea23c_z

Retro Chick is taking a well earned holiday, but never fear, she has arranged some fabulous guest bloggers to keep you entertained. Today the lovely Róisín from Dolly Clackett gives you some great advice on sewing for the vintage lover. _______________________________________ For those of us who are interested in a retro or vintage-inspired lifestyle, being [...]

15 comments Read Me

Make Do and Mend….

9 September 2009

This month the nation remembers 70 years since the start of World War II, with all the subsequent privations that impressed on the British public. The Make Do and Mend ethos that prevailed during the war still has a lot to teach us now. Credit crunch or no credit crunch being wasteful and careless with [...]

14 comments Read Me

DIY – Jersey Spaghetti Necklace Scarf

31 August 2009

Last week I wrote about the fabulous Kapow Wow Objects, and in particular my favourite piece the black spaghetti necklace. Sadly the chances of me having £120 to spend on a scarf are pretty small right now, so I decided to have a go at making one myself. At a Boot Fair this morning I [...]

21 comments Read Me

DIY – Recycling Vintage Scarves.

17 July 2009

The other day I found this gorgeous scarf in a Charity Shop for 50p. I adored the print so I bought it, but it just didn’t work with anything. Folded up and wrapped around my neck you couldn’t see the print, as a headscarf I looked like one of those scary religious people who used [...]

15 comments Read Me

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas….

16 December 2008

necklace 2

It’s been a busy busy hectic few days for me, and the next few don’t look like getting any less so, it’s that time of year for Christmas parties and family and social obligations. But since I saw Jennine at the Coveted make this fantastic necklace out of a laser cut Christmas ornament I haven’t [...]

Related Posts with Thumbnails
3 comments Read Me