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Tara Deighton
Jan 17, 20223 min read
Apres Ski My Lovelies.....?
~Vintage Ski Style Inspiration for your Handmade Wardrobe~ The days and weeks after Xmas can be rather bleak and lacklustre so the idea...
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Tara Deighton
Sep 27, 20212 min read
Sewing My Dream Wardrobe ~ A Truly Magical Dress
I've long been obsessed with The Vampire's Wife and I just love everything about her aesthetic. So, unable to afford the price tag for...
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Tara Deighton
Sep 13, 20212 min read
Berets for the Witching Hour
With the onset of Autumn, the longer evenings and the distant cackle of broomstick riding witches on the salt sea breeze {You will hear...
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Tara Deighton
Aug 16, 20212 min read
Sewing My Dream Wardrobe ~ Vintage Inspired Knickers
Way back at the start of this year, I wrote about my need for new pieces in my Lingerie wardrobe {read here} and I've only just got round...
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Tara Deighton
Aug 2, 20212 min read
A Dream Dress for Summer ~ A 1930's Inspired Wrap Dress
I've said it many times, both here and on Youtube but I'm really not good in the Sun! I burn, melt and suffer and have never really found...
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Tara Deighton
Jul 26, 20213 min read
Vintage Inspiration & Fabrics for the Greta Blouse & Dress
I love a good basic pattern that you can hack the life out of and make all sorts of versions for all sorts of occasions. It becomes a...
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Tara Deighton
Jul 5, 20214 min read
The Totes Ruffled Shopping Bag ~ Free Sewing Tutorial
An easy, free stash busting Pattern Drafting & Sewing Tutorial to make your own glamorous Tote bag for shopping, beach days or over night...
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Tara Deighton
Jun 28, 20213 min read
At Liberty once again....
There aren't many things I missed during lockdown, other than my dear ones, but a leisurely meander around the iconic Liberty London...
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Tara Deighton
Jun 21, 20212 min read
Introducing The Greta Blouse & Dress ~
My new Sewing Guide for drafting and sewing a bohemian style wardrobe classic. One of the many strings to my sewing bow over the years...
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Tara Deighton
Jun 14, 20212 min read
A Summers Day in an English Village
One early June morning, my dear friend, Georgina and I took a drive through the lush English countryside to the village of Tenterden in...
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Tara Deighton
Jun 7, 20213 min read
A Perfect Outfit for a Summer Day
Traditionally, I’ve never been a very good summer dresser and my summer worthy wardrobe has left a lot to be desired. This in part is...
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Tara Deighton
May 12, 20213 min read
Chocolat ~ A Film Inspired Capsule Collection
The film, Chocolat, based on the novel by Joanne Harris, has to my mind, one of the most perfect and attainable vintage inspired...
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Tara Deighton
Apr 19, 20212 min read
And All I Loved.... Some lines from Edgar Allen Poe
I've mentioned Mr Poe in my Journal before and a few lines of his poem, 'Alone' have been floating through my mind over the last few...
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Tara Deighton
Apr 12, 20212 min read
Once Upon a Time in Spring....
For as long as I can remember, I've made little sketchbooks/scrapbooks/journals. I find the process both soothing and inspiring and it's...
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Tara Deighton
Mar 22, 20212 min read
The Bess Collar ~ A Vintage Inspired Make for the Modern Seamstress
Detachable collars are THE thing at the moment! And so they should be ~ they're a brilliant idea! Easy to make and requiring little...
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