Sunday 22 February 2015

About This Blog


There are so many amazing sewers blogging out there. Their blogs are like works of art. Beautiful vintage patterns, amazing chintzy fabrics, full skirts and tiny waists. I can spend hours happily basking in their glory, revelling in their nostalgic comfort, aspiring to their perfectly poised perfection....

... The only problem is, I'd just never wear a vintage garment. They don't suit me. I don't have the figure for it! I wear bold patterns sparingly. I like simple shift dresses and blocks of colour. I need comfortable, smart outfits to survive a day in the office, the commute across London and the challenges of raising a toddler. And so that's what I want to sew. And that is what I will try to blog about. I'm a beginner, but I have pretty lofty ambitions. However, I suspect this blog will mostly be highlighting many, many mistakes!!  

The Village Green Preservation Society this is not. But that doesn't mean I don't love The Kinks.