Hello friends! Last week flew by in a blur, but there's no more room for slacking as I'm hosting this month's Vintage Sewing Pattern Pledge activities! If you missed out on any February's #vintagepledge fun, Kestrel Makes has shared a comprehensive round-up.
March Schedule
Wednesday 11 March - Stash Interview with Akram's Ideas on Kestrel Makes
Monday 23 March - 1930s Inspiration on A Stitching Odyssey
Tuesday 31 March - Round-up and Giveaway Winner Announced on A Stitching Odyssey
6 Makes from February
Boy, do you guys mean business this year! Just two months in and the #vintagepledge Pinterest Board is already overflowing with your wonderful makes! I found it really hard to pick just a few to highlight, but I've given it my best shot...
Now, I don't want to say that #vintagepledge has peaked too early, but how can we beat an outing at the Oscars?!? Julie of Jet Set Sewing made herself a Madame Gres design out of merino wool jersey for a glamorous, yet effortless, red carpet look!
Prolific knitter Andi, of Untangling Knots, set aside her knitting needles for #vintagepledge and stitched up a reproduction pattern in a delightful strawberry-print.
Michelle, ma belle...tres bien ensemble combined vintage and contemporary patterns for a dramatic look, channelling her inner Ulyana Sergeenko.
A wrap dress made of faux suede?!? Sara of Mixed Emotions was truly inspired with this gorgeous combination, which brings me yet another step closer to embracing 1970s styles!
Evie of La Couturiere Dimanche made what can only be described as the sweetest maternity dress ever. And best of all, it was a 100% stash-buster!
Just Sew Jenna introduced me to a brand new concept - dungalottes! Doesn't her little girl (and photo-bombing doggy) look adorable in these vintage-inspired dungaree culottes?
Remnant Kings Giveaway
This month is generously sponsored by Remnant Kings, a family-run, Glasgow-based business offering an extensive collection dressmaking and furnishing fabrics, knitting supplies and haberdashery items.
Remnant Kings are kindly offering a 10% discount across their online selection for the duration of March - just use VINTAGE10 at the checkout.
They're also offering one lucky winner a £15 voucher to use either online or in store, as well as a surprise goodie bag! The giveaway is open internationally and will close at 5pm GMT on Monday 30 March. To enter the giveaway, leave a comment below telling me what you would spend your £15 Remnant Kings voucher on...don't worry, you can change your mind if you win!
Have a productive vintage stitching month!
I'm going to Glasgow on April 10th so would spend it in store when I get there. I absolutely love the Remnant Kings store!
ReplyDeleteI love Julie's dress - it's such a star, so very worthy of the red carpet:).
ReplyDeleteI would spend £15 on trims, as the Remnant Kings on Argyle Street always has a really good selection. Absolutely loving all the vintage garments so far. Definitely need to get a sewing shifty on. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great giveaway!!
ReplyDeleteI would be torn between some of this lovely floral fabric: http://www.remnantkings.co.uk/shop/digital-print-polyester-multicoloured-floral/
or a great pair of scissors.....
some beautiful choices for your round-up :o) for the giveaway I would probably buy more fabric, possibly something out of my usual comfort zone, just for the challenge!
ReplyDeleteI would definitely get some fabric!
ReplyDeleteI would buy one of the Liberty Arts prints - they are all gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLots of knit fabrics as I've just treated myself to an overlocker and need to get stuck in!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely makes! I would love some more fabric! Feed my addiction
ReplyDeleteI love this umbrella print:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.remnantkings.co.uk/shop/dressmaking/dress-fabrics/umbrellas-cotton-denim/
But there are some nice knits too.
Fabric fabric and more fabric? Is that allowed x
ReplyDeleteDefinitely fabric, probably something treat-worthy!
ReplyDeleteooh, i would probably put it towards some alice in wonderland inspired liberty print, which i think is just gorgeous
ReplyDeleteI feel so honored to have made it to the spotlight! And I LOVE Michelle's skirt. I immediately thought of Ulyana Sargeenko before I'd even read the full post.
ReplyDeleteI would like a liberty print, something does not exist here
ReplyDeleteLove RK online - even better now with Hazel at the online helm, Would definitely buy some more of their faux leather!
ReplyDeleteI think I would treat myself to either the BHL Flora or Kim patterns.
ReplyDeleteWould love some floral jersey, or maybe a Liberty print. AnnieS.
ReplyDeleteEither a Dahlia dress pattern or some lining fabrics to match the fabrics I have plans for. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteAh, Remnant Kings! I grew up in Edinburgh, and they had a store there as well.
ReplyDeleteNot sure if I dare look online - Kestrel Makes' post about her quilt introduced me to Frumble, and I've already seen a ton of fabrics I want to buy there!!
Loving what people have come up with already - I can't wait to be reunited with sewing machine soon!
ReplyDeleteI would spend it on the strawberry printed stretch denim. My daughter pets and swoons over it every time we go in. Hehe. She is three, but I understand lusting after a partucular fabric.
ReplyDeleteIt would definitely have to be some liberty art fabric. It's lovely stuff!
ReplyDeleteI really want to give denim a go - I've seen some lovely denim shift dresses around or perhaps a denim grainline moss skirt....
ReplyDeleteSome great vintage pledge picks - I particularly love Michelle's skirt, it's such a lovely colour! And thanks for the giveaway - I think I'd put the £15 towards some lovely Liberty fabric.
ReplyDeleteI've had this John Kaldor fabric bookmarked recently so I'd definitely be snapping it up, I want to use it to make the casual trousers from the new GBSB book http://www.remnantkings.co.uk/shop/john-kaldor-peasblossom-print-black-white/
ReplyDeleteI might buy the Chloe Fat Quarters. Thanks, Kathy
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The out fits are beautiful, I am not sure off hand what I would get right now. sonjasmith76@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteI would pick up some of their awesome cotton prints. Thanks for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shoutout among all of those beautiful makes! It's great to that so many people are reviving these patterns. They're history in an envelope!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! What wonderful inspiration, I'm new to sewing, but I really look forward to making some skirts and dresses. The hard part is deciding on what fabric with so many amazing choices!
ReplyDeleteI love the Bird Print Viscose in both colourways, but especially in Navy.
ReplyDeleteLiberty Arts fabric for sure. I would just like some 2 inch scraps. Love that fabric. The Strawberry dress is delightful!
ReplyDeleteHmmm, after last week's Sewing Bee I think I'd have to go for the Luxury Tartan Fabric - Isle of Skye and try to make a girly shaped, kilt inspired, skirt :-)
ReplyDeletep.s. I love Evie's maternity dress - I'd just wear it even if not pregnant! That fabric is gorgeous!
http://www.remnantkings.co.uk/shop/dressmaking/dancewear/luxury-tartan-fabric-isle-of-skye/
Love Remnant Kings and was browsing in their Crow Road store last week. I love the umbrellas fabric in denim, thinking it would make a fab skirt and be Glasgow weather appropriate!!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking out for summer dress fabrics, pretty florals. Maybe I would push the boat out and buy some nice Liberty Tana Lawn prints.
ReplyDeleteI'd use it as excuse to splash out on some Liberty Art print fabric!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win! I would probably get a cute novelty print. :)
ReplyDeleteI would buy fabric. Love all the outfits. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the giveaway! I'd use the voucher to buy lovely fabric.
ReplyDeleteAdore that long pink skirt, it's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love Michelle's skirt. Ive got my eye on some coating fabric from remnant kings.
ReplyDeleteTextured floral jersey is lush.
ReplyDeleteSome liberty! sarah@forrussia.org
ReplyDeleteOne thing I need is some of their Velcro Heavy Duty Stick On Tape - White! God bless!
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Probably treat myself to some liberty fabric
ReplyDeleteI would buy Liberty Arts fabric!
ReplyDeleteI would buy fabric for quilting!
ReplyDeleteI would spend it on Thread, bright pink and red. And some ribbons, the Glitter Ribbon -Red, and probably some others. And the Blue Football Iron On Motif.
ReplyDeleteI think I would buy some bird print rip stop fabric
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorites is Liberty Art Fabrics Hubert - Pink. I think it would make an adorable little dress for my toddler niece!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great give away! I'm so excited because I've just bought my 60's skirt kilt pattern for my vintage pattern pledge and Remnant Kings have a great selection of poly tartans and twill fabrics that I'd love to make some in.
ReplyDeleteI would buy a charm pack - there are a couple that I love! Thanks for the chance to win.
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There is so much to choose from, but I would probably buy a charm pack or yardage, but then again, zippers etc. Can't decide! Thank you for the chance to enter! elizabethkenworthy08 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteHard to narrow it down....maybe some Liberty prints or some bunny poplin. Love them all! cheryl@sewcando.com
ReplyDeleteHi! I have a couple more things on my Pinterest for the Vintage Pledge: red beret and flounced slip. www.pinterest.com/liz7314/vintage-patterns/
ReplyDeleteIt would absolutely have to be this umbrella print. http://www.remnantkings.co.uk/shop/dressmaking/dress-fabrics/umbrellas-cotton-denim/
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely perfect for a cute top or swishy skirted dress for our generally wet and windy British spring/summer :D
Cotton sateen - probably the ikat, although it's pretty hard to choose!
ReplyDeleteI would definitely be buying the Javanese Print fabric in Turquoise - I think it would make a perfect summer dress! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteI love the textured floral jersey, thank you x
ReplyDeleteI'd probably choose one of the Liberty of London prints, although which one would be hard. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI would choose the Printed Fleece - Ladybugs which is so adorable thanks for the chance to win!
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I would love to buy some vintage fabric! Thanks for the giveaway.
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I would select some quilting fabric. Thanks for a wonderful giveaway.
ReplyDeleteOooh! I think I'd like to get their Clover Pom Pom Maker - Heart Shape (Medium). Such fun & so cute! God bless! ILuvTheEucharist @ aol.com
ReplyDeleteOh, my! Either patterns or fabric. I'll have to think about it for a bit! Thanks for the giveaway and this site!
ReplyDeleteI'd buy poplin and maybe a colette pattern!
ReplyDeleteOhhh...this is not easy! Here are a few that caught my eye: Patchwork Poplin - Green, Hedgerow Fabric - Cream, and maybe a Colette Pattern - Moneta Dress. Thanks so much! rennix5@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI love the spot poplin in red.
ReplyDeleteI would get the Moda 3 Sisters Whitewashed Cottage Jelly Roll.
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I would have to put the money towards buying a length of the Salso Stripe fabric in navy. I recently scored an early 1950s dress pattern from a local charity shop (for 10p!!!) and have a dream of combining a modern fabric with a vintage shape. I love your blog by the way, I read it as a reward for working on my PhD!
ReplyDeleteSome Moda Color Theory!
ReplyDeleteI would use it on some of the umbrella print fabric!
ReplyDeleteI would buy some lovely fabric!!
ReplyDeleteI'm having a love affair with Crepe - Triple Crepe Fabric - Royal. I love Glasgow..
ReplyDeleteThere are some gorgeous spring blossom poplins - I think I'd go for one of those!
ReplyDeleteA close friend has just had a baby so I would put it towards a moda charm pack to make him a quilt, thanks for the giveaway!
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