I found these in a second hand shop (Scroungers on High Street, Northcote if you are local) recently. They are Enid Gilchrist pattern books. Take look inside. Aren’t they wonderful? Enid Gilchrist wrote a series of popular pattern books for the Australian home sewer from the 50s to the 70s. What I appreciate about these […]
Tag: vintage patterns
Isn’t it a beauty! The Auntie Eadie of my late, dear, next door neighbour crocheted this cosy in the fifties or sixities. Auntie Eadie was not afraid of colour! My dear next door neighbour gave it to me when she discovered I crocheted, along with the pattern. She had made one for herself and Auntie […]
In my past life, before I had kids, I used to love a good frock up. I would make a new dress for a special occasion or just in the hope of a special occasion. I made this one just before I found out I was pregnant for no other reason than I thought it was […]
I am done! Hems are sewn. The belt has a buckle. All the fastenings are attached. And I love my new trousers. Here they are. Disclaimer: Although this is a vintage style pattern, I make no claims for authentic construction. The trousers have a plastic zip and the seams have been overlocked. Shocking, I know! […]
This is the first post. Let us begin as if you and I have always been here. I will tell you about a fine pair of trousers I am making. This is the first thing I have sewn for myself since my children were born, so I have a fair amount of hope and desire […]
