Come share with me.....

Being new to this, (blogging) and having had just a taster of what inspiration is out there, I've been keen to seek out like minded individuals. Other bloggers with whom to share ideas, tips, tricks and learning curves!! So I thought, if I were to give away something that I would love to receive, then anyone who's going to want it, is pretty likely to be on the same wavelength, and have something similarly delicious to share!

I thought this would be a great giveaway for Sew Retro, because I've seen some great 30's/40's inspired stuff on here since I've been loitering!

So, I decided on this Vintage Vogue Pattern for a gorgeous 30's inspired evening gown. It's been in my stash for a while. It was one of those "just had to have it" purchases that I knew I'd be unlikely to actually make. (It's the wrong size for a start!) But I got it  for a snip and the picture on the front is just soooo beautiful. (I'm such a sucker for pattern envelopes!) I love it. But, now it's time to pass the love on....


So please feel free to pop over to my blog, if you're at all interested in entering....

http://portialawrie.blogspot.com/

Vogue 2609

Here's my entry in the November Party contest - my Halloween outfit, Vintage Vogue 2609. It went to quite the party - the New York City Dances of Vice Halloween party.

It was an Edward-Gorey-themed party (at times, quite loosely) and I thought a deep-colored version of this pattern would fit right in. So I made one. Out of $2-per-yard satin. (And some weird kind of latex fabric that I accidentally bought for the contrast.)

Though it was a bit long, it was great for the party and I thought it looked lovely. The art-deco styling makes me want to make a really classy version of this - from some lovely fabric - and wear it to the fanciest ball I can find. (The capelet, high neck line and open back make even this under-$20 version feel fancy and classy!)

Awkwardly brushing out the edges of the caplet featured in this pattern

The open-back design! (That tie at the bottom is supposed to be tacked down - pshaw, it's fine!)

Read the dirtier, minute-r details over at The Year 2050... Halloween edition!