Tag: a vintage affair

BUTTON UP YOUR CLOTHES…

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The easiest way to update or create a vintage style on your clothes is to revamp them with some new buttons.

Duttons for Buttons has more than 12,000 designs to choose from, the largest selection in the United Kingdom.

They have buttons from around the world, including children’s, diamante, wooden, mother-of-pearl, leather, enamel, glass, Swarovski and metal buttons.

They will even post you a selection in case your not sure of the size. Just pick the one you want, return the rest, and then they will send you as many as you need.

This service only costs £2.99 (plus return postage) so a new look for your outfit for under £5 could be easily achieved.

BECOME A DOMESTIC SEWING GODDESS…

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If you fancy becoming a domestic sewing goddess then you should join Mia Jafari this May at The Papered Parlour as she helps take the fear out of fabrics and sets you on your sewing way.

From the basics of hand stitching through to threading your machine, we’ll have you replacing buttons, taking up trousers, and revamping old clothes in no time.

With tips and advice on how to upcycle your garments with simple alterations, you’ll learn how to extend the life of your clothes and save well-worn favourites from the recycling bin.

Perfect for complete beginners – no experience necessary. Bring your own machine and let us help you get it started or borrow one of our vintage singers.

Make Me a Domestic Sewing Goddess
Sunday 13 May 2012 12 – 5pm

VINTAGE AND ANTIQUE FAIRS APRIL/MAY…

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The Lincolnshire Antiques and Home Show – Arthur Swallow Fairs – Lincoln Show ground – Monday 9th – Wednesday 11th April – Mon 8-5pm Tues 8-5pm http://www.asfairs.com

The Bath VA Vintage Fashion Fair – stalls selling beautiful clothing from all eras, plus a vintage DJ, cave bar, classic car and vintage photographer. The Secret Tea Party starts from 1pm for 4 hours of Afternoon Tea, a ‘Charleston Dance’ workshop and performance. A what-to-wear style clinic from Scarlet Vintage and Pearl Lowe judging the Best Dressed Competition – Sunday 1st April 9.30am Free Entry to fashion fair and The Secret Tea Party http://www.bathinfashion.co.uk

Halifax Vintage Extravaganza – Everything fabulous about vintage under one roof, shop till you drop, or dance the day away, vintage home and fashion fair and vintage beauty parlour, free swing lessons – Sunday 27th May 10 am – 5 pm Cedar Court Hotel, Ainley Top, Halifax HD3 3RH http://www.purplerabbitvintage.co.uk/extravaganza

Discover Vintage Fairs – The Festival of Vintage with over 100 dealers – Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th April – York Racecourse, Knavesmire Road, York, North Yorkshire 10am – 5pm http://www.discovervintage.co.uk

Antique Fair Newark and Nottinghamshire – one of the biggest antique fairs in the UK at Newark Show ground – Thursday 12th – Friday 13th April http://www.iacf.co.uk