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Veronica Darling
Melbourne
vintage lover, thrifty seamstress, and gigglepot
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Those ruffles from your velvet curtains are gorgeous! xoxo Happy Holidays to you!!!
Commented Dec 26, 2011 on The 'Deco the Halls' Tunic Dress | Debi Fry at The Sew Weekly
The 'Deco the Halls' Tunic Dress | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: 1.5 metres of loose weave wool and viscose blend tweed £8 from Croft Mill, 1 metre black flannel £2 from ebay UK, 1/2 metre black satin fabric from a charity shop £2 and 1/2 metre red velvet £4 from curtains I got in a charity shop. Pattern: Vintage Pattern Lending Library's ...
Those sleeve details are WONDERFUL! I adore this pattern and the fabric too!
Commented Dec 26, 2011 on The "Mistaken Identity" Outfit | Adey Lim at The Sew Weekly
The "Mistaken Identity" Outfit | Adey Lim
The Facts Fabric: 2 metres gray cotton voile with pastel yellow/ brown/ gray floral print from chinatown $16, black remnant lining Pattern: Simplicity 3304 Year: c. 1939 Notions: 6 Huge self fabric buttons $1 Time to complete: 5 hours First worn: December 2011 Wear again? Yes Total Cost:...
Thanks for those linkydinks to those patterns! I love seeing new ideas!
A lovely creation, and a great colour on you!
Commented Dec 26, 2011 on The "Simply Slinky" T-Shirt | Sarah Gabbart at The Sew Weekly
The "Simply Slinky" T-Shirt | Sarah Gabbart
Fabric: I think it's georgette, but I am stumped as to where I bought it or how much I paid - yay stash? Pattern: Salme Patterns - Loose Fitting Pleated T-Shirt Year: c. 2011 Notions: none Time to complete: 2 hours First worn: December 2011 Wear again? Absolutely! Total Cost: $?!? This has be...
Wishing you a happy holiday season Mena! You look darling in this colour, and that embroidery looks so tricky, how could you focus with the flu? xoxo
Commented Dec 26, 2011 on The "Is it 2012 Yet?" Dress at The Sew Weekly
The "Is it 2012 Yet?" Dress
The Facts Fabric: Thrifted wool, $.50, Novato Estate Sale 2011 Pattern: Simplicity 3397 Notions: embroidery floss Time to complete: 4 hours First worn: December 2011 Wear again? yes Total Cost: ~$1 Is this year over yet? No, seriously. This weekend my daughter and I were bedridden with a flu...
How funny that's it's Christian Dior, right? I've NEVER imagined designer sheets! xoxo
Commented Dec 19, 2011 on A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling at The Sew Weekly
A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling
The Facts Fabric: 1/4 of a Christian Dior Bedsheet Set, $1 Pattern: None Notions: thrifted zipper, $.10c Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: December 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$1.10 This dress is 'OMG' for a number of reasons, first up: I FREAKING MADE A DRESS WITHOUT A PATTERN. It...
We have good taste Adey! xoxo
Commented Dec 19, 2011 on A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling at The Sew Weekly
A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling
The Facts Fabric: 1/4 of a Christian Dior Bedsheet Set, $1 Pattern: None Notions: thrifted zipper, $.10c Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: December 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$1.10 This dress is 'OMG' for a number of reasons, first up: I FREAKING MADE A DRESS WITHOUT A PATTERN. It...
Thank you darling Kazz! YAY Corrin's a babe, if you ever need a gorgeous Hairdresser, look her up! xoxo
Commented Dec 19, 2011 on A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling at The Sew Weekly
A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling
The Facts Fabric: 1/4 of a Christian Dior Bedsheet Set, $1 Pattern: None Notions: thrifted zipper, $.10c Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: December 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$1.10 This dress is 'OMG' for a number of reasons, first up: I FREAKING MADE A DRESS WITHOUT A PATTERN. It...
YAY! Let me know when you finish! xoxo
Commented Dec 19, 2011 on A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling at The Sew Weekly
A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling
The Facts Fabric: 1/4 of a Christian Dior Bedsheet Set, $1 Pattern: None Notions: thrifted zipper, $.10c Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: December 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$1.10 This dress is 'OMG' for a number of reasons, first up: I FREAKING MADE A DRESS WITHOUT A PATTERN. It...
THANKS LAUREN! You're a total babe, I'm so happy! xoxo
Commented Dec 19, 2011 on A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling at The Sew Weekly
A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling
The Facts Fabric: 1/4 of a Christian Dior Bedsheet Set, $1 Pattern: None Notions: thrifted zipper, $.10c Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: December 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$1.10 This dress is 'OMG' for a number of reasons, first up: I FREAKING MADE A DRESS WITHOUT A PATTERN. It...
Yep, I am totally following your advice, thank you heaps!
And I think apricot is the colour, it's not pink enough to be peach!
Commented Dec 19, 2011 on A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling at The Sew Weekly
A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling
The Facts Fabric: 1/4 of a Christian Dior Bedsheet Set, $1 Pattern: None Notions: thrifted zipper, $.10c Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: December 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$1.10 This dress is 'OMG' for a number of reasons, first up: I FREAKING MADE A DRESS WITHOUT A PATTERN. It...
I'll let you know if I can make more! xoxo Thanks Bethany!
Commented Dec 19, 2011 on A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling at The Sew Weekly
A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling
The Facts Fabric: 1/4 of a Christian Dior Bedsheet Set, $1 Pattern: None Notions: thrifted zipper, $.10c Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: December 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$1.10 This dress is 'OMG' for a number of reasons, first up: I FREAKING MADE A DRESS WITHOUT A PATTERN. It...
Thank you Rachel! xoxo
Commented Dec 19, 2011 on A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling at The Sew Weekly
A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling
The Facts Fabric: 1/4 of a Christian Dior Bedsheet Set, $1 Pattern: None Notions: thrifted zipper, $.10c Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: December 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$1.10 This dress is 'OMG' for a number of reasons, first up: I FREAKING MADE A DRESS WITHOUT A PATTERN. It...
Thanks Meg! We're totally twinnies now! YAY!
I'm still amazed I made it! ARGH!
Commented Dec 19, 2011 on A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling at The Sew Weekly
A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling
The Facts Fabric: 1/4 of a Christian Dior Bedsheet Set, $1 Pattern: None Notions: thrifted zipper, $.10c Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: December 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$1.10 This dress is 'OMG' for a number of reasons, first up: I FREAKING MADE A DRESS WITHOUT A PATTERN. It...
Thank you Amber! I was hoping it 'made sense' in the writing... I get a little lost with terminology (like, I don't think I've done any draping here, I felt like I just made some pleats... but I draped it onto the dress form, I guess!) so it's hard to explain sometimes! Thanks for reading! xoxo
Commented Dec 19, 2011 on A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling at The Sew Weekly
A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling
The Facts Fabric: 1/4 of a Christian Dior Bedsheet Set, $1 Pattern: None Notions: thrifted zipper, $.10c Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: December 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$1.10 This dress is 'OMG' for a number of reasons, first up: I FREAKING MADE A DRESS WITHOUT A PATTERN. It...
Thanks Janey! (I bet after a few read throughs of that Burda Book, you'll have some drafting skillz!) xoxo
Commented Dec 19, 2011 on A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling at The Sew Weekly
A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling
The Facts Fabric: 1/4 of a Christian Dior Bedsheet Set, $1 Pattern: None Notions: thrifted zipper, $.10c Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: December 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$1.10 This dress is 'OMG' for a number of reasons, first up: I FREAKING MADE A DRESS WITHOUT A PATTERN. It...
Thanks Lynn, I really love sewing and the learning involved! SO rewarding when something like this comes together!
Commented Dec 19, 2011 on A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling at The Sew Weekly
A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling
The Facts Fabric: 1/4 of a Christian Dior Bedsheet Set, $1 Pattern: None Notions: thrifted zipper, $.10c Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: December 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$1.10 This dress is 'OMG' for a number of reasons, first up: I FREAKING MADE A DRESS WITHOUT A PATTERN. It...
Thank you blossie!
Commented Dec 19, 2011 on A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling at The Sew Weekly
A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling
The Facts Fabric: 1/4 of a Christian Dior Bedsheet Set, $1 Pattern: None Notions: thrifted zipper, $.10c Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: December 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$1.10 This dress is 'OMG' for a number of reasons, first up: I FREAKING MADE A DRESS WITHOUT A PATTERN. It...
Thanks Francesca! I was worried my skin colour would be too olivey, but it kinda matches ok!
Commented Dec 19, 2011 on A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling at The Sew Weekly
A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling
The Facts Fabric: 1/4 of a Christian Dior Bedsheet Set, $1 Pattern: None Notions: thrifted zipper, $.10c Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: December 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$1.10 This dress is 'OMG' for a number of reasons, first up: I FREAKING MADE A DRESS WITHOUT A PATTERN. It...
Thanks darlingheart!
Commented Dec 19, 2011 on A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling at The Sew Weekly
A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling
The Facts Fabric: 1/4 of a Christian Dior Bedsheet Set, $1 Pattern: None Notions: thrifted zipper, $.10c Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: December 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$1.10 This dress is 'OMG' for a number of reasons, first up: I FREAKING MADE A DRESS WITHOUT A PATTERN. It...
Thank you so much Anna! You're very kind! xoxo
Commented Dec 19, 2011 on A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling at The Sew Weekly
A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling
The Facts Fabric: 1/4 of a Christian Dior Bedsheet Set, $1 Pattern: None Notions: thrifted zipper, $.10c Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: December 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$1.10 This dress is 'OMG' for a number of reasons, first up: I FREAKING MADE A DRESS WITHOUT A PATTERN. It...
Thank you darling! I'm super excited that it *made* sense FINALLY! Following patterns for 8-10 years on and off, certainly pays off!
Commented Dec 19, 2011 on A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling at The Sew Weekly
A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling
The Facts Fabric: 1/4 of a Christian Dior Bedsheet Set, $1 Pattern: None Notions: thrifted zipper, $.10c Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: December 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$1.10 This dress is 'OMG' for a number of reasons, first up: I FREAKING MADE A DRESS WITHOUT A PATTERN. It...
Yay, thanks Pauline!
Commented Dec 19, 2011 on A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling at The Sew Weekly
A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling
The Facts Fabric: 1/4 of a Christian Dior Bedsheet Set, $1 Pattern: None Notions: thrifted zipper, $.10c Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: December 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$1.10 This dress is 'OMG' for a number of reasons, first up: I FREAKING MADE A DRESS WITHOUT A PATTERN. It...
Thank you darling Jen! New Beginnings!
Commented Dec 19, 2011 on A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling at The Sew Weekly
A 'Totally OMG' Dress | Veronica Darling
The Facts Fabric: 1/4 of a Christian Dior Bedsheet Set, $1 Pattern: None Notions: thrifted zipper, $.10c Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: December 2011 Wear again? Yes! Total Cost: ~$1.10 This dress is 'OMG' for a number of reasons, first up: I FREAKING MADE A DRESS WITHOUT A PATTERN. It...
So simple, and so elegant!
Commented Dec 19, 2011 on The "Starting with the Fabric" Blouse | Debi Fry at The Sew Weekly
The "Starting with the Fabric" Blouse | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: barely over 1/2 yard of mystery fabric (some sort of synthetic) £0.25, Pattern: Moi! Year: Current Notions: blue seam binding, £0.25 Time to complete: 3 hours Wear again? yes! Total Cost: ~£0.50 (YAY! My cheapest garment so far) I am a bona fide pattern lover. I seek out pa...
WOW! So clever! xoxo
Commented Dec 19, 2011 on The "Sparkle Time!" Top | Sarah Gabbart at The Sew Weekly
The "Sparkle Time!" Top | Sarah Gabbart
Fabric: Beautiful sequined fabric from a local fabric shop ($39.99 a yard - 1 yard) and some nude lining ($5 a yard - 1 yard) Pattern: None - I just winged it. Year: c. 2011 Notions: None Time to complete: 1 hour First worn: December 2011 Wear again? To a party or to sparkle during the day! To...
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