AND SEW TO BED…

and sew to bed

A fantastic name for two fantastic books.

And Sew To Bed by Caro London, Alison Beadnell and Caro Cutts…

This book is a step-by-step instruction book with full size patterns and guides you through thirty nightwear and accessories projects for adults and children.

From pleated camisole and shorts set to a frilled nightdress or a holiday kaftan. Vintage lovers will adore the vintage lace nightdress. It even has a cosy hot water bottle cover that you can see on the front of the book.

And sew to bed 2

And Sew To Bed by Vanessa Mooncie…

This book is full of gorgeous vintage-style projects that will turn your bedroom into a luxurious sanctuary. Quilted slippers, embroidered make-up bags, lounge suits and silky slips to name a few.

French knickers made from a worn shirt, a hot water bottle cover made from old curtains, these re-cycled gems are sure to become treasured favourites. All the sewing know-how you need is fully explained and shown with clear step-by-step illustrations. Handy pull-out pattern sheets take the hassle out of cutting out and tuck neatly into the back of the book.

The hardest thing about these books is which one to buy 🙂

RESTORING YOUR VINTAGE AND ANTIQUE FINDS…

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If your vintage or antique find is in need of a restoration then finding the right person to do it is essential.

A website Conservation Register – http://www.conservationregister.com is dedicated to restoring antiques and vintage items, with a database of over 600 specialists.

You can search their website or call with a description of your item and they will post you details of five restorers in your local area, complete with their prices, qualifications and examples of previous work.

The cost is only £7.50 and they can also offer information on conserving antiques.

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VINTAGE FABRICS…

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Getting your vintage fabric to make your favourite vintage inspired dress cannot be easier now with a number of suppliers popping up in the UK.

Vintage Fabric – http://www.vintagefabric.homestead.com
have vintage fabrics at bargain prices with unused or recycled pieces from the 19th – 21st Century

Croft Mill – http://www.croftmill.co.uk
are suppliers of mail order fabrics and source fabrics from Britain, Europe and the rest of the world.

Sew Box – http://www.sewbox.co.uk
are an online stockist of Liberty’s of London fabrics and they also have stylish sewing patterns and everything for your dressmaking needs.

Vintage Blessings – http://www.vintageblessings.com/
they sell vintage fabric, quilts, linens and antique lace.

Donna Flower – http://www.donnaflower.com/
say they are the biggest online store specialising in beautiful antique, vintage and retro fabrics. From 19th Century textiles to fabrics from the 1980’s.

Beloved Fabrics – http://www.belovedfabrics.co.uk/
they sell modern, retro and vintage inspired fabrics.

Rag Rescue – http://www.ragrescue.co.uk/
sell French and English vintage fabrics.

The Vintage Fabric Market – http://www.vintagefabricmarket.co.uk/
a genuine home of vintage fabrics, accessories and collectables.