I finished my birthday Waikerie Dress! Although there’s nowhere to go for my birthday this year, I still wanted to maintain my tradition of making myself a new outfit. The Waikerie pattern by Muna & Broad was one I’d not made before and I’m not totally sold on the silhouette
Tag: plus size sewing
Charm Patterns & Size Inclusivity
This week the wonderful Jenny (@johassler) posted on her Instagram about her concerns with the popular Patreon by Gertie, the Charm Scouts styled scheme of vintage-inspired patterns – namely the lack of diversity in their sizing. Jenny is an inspiration to me in my sewing, in respecting my body the
On Shapewear
I talk a big game about body positivity and honouring the form I have by respecting my physical being, but sometimes – like everyone – that wavers. I’m neck-deep in wedding planning at the moment, as I’ve discussed previously, and presently fully immersed in sorting out my outfit. I’m not
Finished: Hepburn Top
I’ve been putting off writing this post because I really wanted to go do a full photo shoot with proper make up and the whole works, but I’ve had COVID and just not felt up to it. And if I don’t write this post soon, the moment will have well
Plus Size Vintage
One of the things that can be a bit of a hurdle for engaging with vintage looks is physical size. A lot of the true vintage clothing available in shops is teeny tiny and so unlikely to be of use (not however because in Ye Olde Times people were smaller,