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Renegade comes to the UK

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Victoria

The daddy of all craft fair’s, Renegade, came to London last weekend. And having read so much about it on my favourite American craft blogs, I decided to go along and see it for myself. Housed in the Truman Brewery … Continue reading →

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Handmade: Skirt becomes bag

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Victoria

The time has come for me to delve into the graveyard of abandoned garments that I made when I first got my sewing machine, so I can make them into something I might actually use (as opposed to something I’m … Continue reading →

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Handmade: floral sixties style dress

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Victoria

You can probably tell I have a favourite sewing pattern as this must be the fourth dress I’ve rolled out with this one… Really need to try something new! I do have a similar, genuine sixties pattern I’m determined to … Continue reading →

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Instagrammed: Vintage at Southbank //2

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Victoria

And for the second and final installment of my Vintage at Southbank pics from last weekend… Things to see and do Lots of visual ambience to get us into the retro festivities… Oh to be Grace for a day… For … Continue reading →

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Instagrammed: Vintage at Southbank //1

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Victoria

I’ve finally managed to download some snaps I took from the Vintage at Southbank Festival last weekend. There were quite a few so I’ve separated them into two batches. First up are some pics of the abundant goodies on offer. … Continue reading →

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Styling ideas: white cotton and suede

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Victoria

In coming up with a theme name for this outfit, I’ve had to try really really hard to steer away from ‘Dennis the Menace’ and ‘Wizard of Oz’… Despite that, I think the combination of white cotton, frills and striped … Continue reading →

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Back oop north

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Victoria

I took a little trip back to Sheffield at the weekend to see my family and to have a bit of a snoop round some of the vintage shops. I didn’t have my camera with me but I took some … Continue reading →

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Handmade: Dresses and bunnies

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Victoria

I’ve been quite busy recently with a few sewing projects, including another dress I made using bright, floral vintage fabric. It will be perfect for this summer. I’ve also been thinking of ways to use up leftover fabric so I … Continue reading →

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How to hold a swishing party

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Victoria

Clothes swapping parties (swishing) are a great way to give your wardrobe a new lease of life for little or no money, as well as making sure items you no longer want go on to a nice new home. Until … Continue reading →

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Charity Shop Chic: How to shop

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Victoria

Following on from my previous Charity Shop Chic posts Why Shop Charity and An Ethical Dilemma, a few people have asked me how I manage to rummage for as long and as enthusiastically as I do in charity shops. So, … Continue reading →

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