Tara DeightonApr 263 minA Perfect Dress for SpringOn a recent treasure hunt in the charity shops of a nearby county town, I stumbled across this beautiful floral glazed gauze from the...
Tara DeightonMar 313 minStash Busting Sews for SpringNow that Spring is in the air, it's a good moment to whip up some fun and simple accessories to start wearing at the start of the season....
Tara DeightonMar 82 minSewing My Dream Wardrobe ~ The 1930's Shirt DressIt's been in my mind to make a late 30's, early 40's style Shirt Dress for quite some time. I've come across them at vintage fairs and in...
Tara DeightonFeb 43 minSewing My Dream Wardrobe ~ A Winter Capsule Collection I recently took some time off with the aim that I would read books in coffee shops and pretend to be on holiday. However, when I went to...
Tara DeightonJan 173 minApres 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...
Tara DeightonAug 16, 20212 minSewing My Dream Wardrobe ~ Vintage Inspired KnickersWay 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...
Tara DeightonAug 2, 20212 minA Dream Dress for Summer ~ A 1930's Inspired Wrap DressI'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...
Tara DeightonJul 26, 20213 minVintage Inspiration & Fabrics for the Greta Blouse & DressI 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...
Tara DeightonJun 28, 20213 minAt 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...
Tara DeightonJun 7, 20213 minA 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...
Tara DeightonFeb 23, 20212 minThe Kitten Bonnet ~ A Vintage Inspired Winter Hat to SewEven though I can smell Spring in the air, the cold sea winds in the little Coastal Town in which I live are still bitter so something to...