Tag: vintage

LEARN SOME DRESSMAKING SKILLS…

Of course it helps if you live in London. If you do then one of these classes at The Papered Parlour is just for you. The Papered Parlour, 7 Prescott Place, London SW4 6BS
http://www.thepaperedparlour.co.uk 020 7627 8703

MASTERCLASS: Make a Playsuit with DIYcouture
An elegant all-in-one made up of loose shorts, nipped waist and sweeping halter piece top, this in an exclusive new workshop that you wont find anywhere else in London!
Sunday 22 July 2012
12 – 5pm

DRESSMAKING: Make Me a Domestic Sewing Goddess
From the basics of hand stitching through to threading your machine, get tips and advice on how to upcycle your garments with simple alterations.
Sunday 05 August 2012
12 – 5pm

DRESSMAKING: Make a Dress Weekender
Spend the weekend with acclaimed textile designer, Mia Jafari to design and make a stunning darted dress from scratch.
Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 August 2012
12 – 5pm

‘All budding dressmakers take note. The Papered Parlour is a beautiful artists studio space in Clapham complete with vintage chandeliers and goregous tea & cake bar.’ House & Garden, 2012

SPLENDID STITCHES…

vintage pics

With all the rage being ‘second hand/vintage’ clothes it will be no surprise to find some that are in a bit of a state. Especially ones bought from a charity shop.

Well, if your not handy with a needle then London’s Splendid Stitches is the place to take your outfits to be repaired.

They can repair, restore and alter clothes so they stay true to their original style.

They offer a personal service and owner Nanna Sandom says they can handle everything from a zip replacements, patching, hemming, mending tears and replacing linings, using genuine vintage parts wherever its possible.

I’m sure it won’t be long before more of these types of services will be popping up around the UK.

You can find out more details about Splended Stitches by looking on their website http://www.splendidstitches.co.uk

PATCHWORK MAD FOR VINTAGE LOVERS…

Patchwork

Patchwork pillows, throws, cushion covers, mats, you name patchwork is back with a bang for vintage lovers.

Your home seems to ‘have to have’ at least one piece of patchwork, be it crochered, sewn or a fabric depicting patchwork.

Some great places to source them are ‘An Angel at My Table’, and for quilts ‘Patchwork Quilts’,
even ‘Urban Outfitters’ are making them.

Patchwork and Quilting

Of course you can also make it yourself by buying a pattern from ‘Ebay’ http://www.ebay.com or teach yourself how to make one with the patchwork magazine ‘Patchwork and Quilting’

What I have read and certainly heard is that this hobby can become quite addictive but the end product can be well worth it.