About Vintage Grrl

Mid 30's Sydney-sider, wife & mother.
I love vintage fashion, swing dancing, Jazz, shoes, hats, handbags, make-up, chocolate, techno-gadgets, horror films and sci-fi.

My Knitting Patterns

Thinking Forward to Summer Dresses

Mossimo Maxi Dress

One thing I love to have in Summer is a pull on dress.  I’ve been toying with the idea of a long tunic or maxi dress for this summer, but finding something in my size that fits, flatters and doesn’t drag a foot along the floor is very difficult.  Thankfully I have sewing skills and [...] [...]

Invasion of the Owl (Bag)

Along with the desire to knit a gazillion hexapuffs, there was the pull to create a project bag to match. As “Tiny Owl Knits” is the designer, I thought I’d make an Owl bag, rather than fiddling with finding a new way to present a hexagon bag. This is my first prototype. I know that seams are off [...] [...]

Sewing a Vintage Wardrobe – Getting Those Trousers Together

Once you’ve added the length to your pattern and you think it’s right, it’s time to cut the fabric out and start sewing.  The microfibre that I had is a lovely weight for winter and is a delight to cut and sew, but it is a bit of a pain to pin.  With [...] [...]

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