Flea Market Finds

This weeks find is all about fabric. I was extremely delighted to find some vintage Liberty fabric.

I love the little flowers, the quality of the fabric is amazing.

This one is Liberty too, with little ducks. Here is a close up of a duck.

There was about 3 meters of each. I bought them for little or nothing. There was also some gorgeous green wool. I plan to make a coat with the wool.

And finally some gorgeous cotton prints. I love the aeroplane print especially, I think its very boyish.

Now my stash is pretty huge, and I cant wait to use some of my vintage patterns to make loads of stuff.

New fabric, new dress

I went into town today to buy fabric for a new dress. I am going to a wedding in July. There was a sale on in the fabric shop, Hickeys, but I just could'nt pick anything, too many flowery cottons and gingham. So in the end I bought 2 meters of some Duchesse Satin. Its a lovely grape colour.

I plan to make the Danielle dress, which is a free pattern from Burdastyle. I will omit the sleeves, I am also planning on making the skirt more A-Line. I am not a fan of pleats around the belly area.


Now that I have the fabric at home I am having doubts about my choice, 3 reasons.
1. Will it be too warm for a summer wedding?
2. Does satin show every lump and bump on your body?
3.I have never sewn with satin before.

Planning on starting it soon, and will post pics when its done. Looking forward to it.