Current Project

My current project is the Butterick 5032 pattern.

 

I love all the variations included in the pattern, but I've decided to make the yellow dress. A photo of the finished piece from the Butterick site:

 

I've decided to do it in a dark, though still quite bright, purple linen fabric that I found in an op-shop. I think the style is perfect for work - I'm already planning on wearing it with a white short-sleeved, ruffle-front shirt underneath.

So far the pattern seems to be quite simple so, fingers crossed, it'll be finished in no time!

Very Easy Vogue Patterns

Since I've started sewing, I regularly browse Vogue Patterns. I'm usually too engrossed with the Vintage Vogue section to look at other patterns that may be offered. This was up until last week.

Last week, I saw that Vogue had all patterns on sale (a regular and much loved occurrence). As usual, I browsed the Vintage section but found nothing new I needed. I then moved over to the Very Easy Vogue patterns.

I ended up succumbing and buying three patterns. They look corporatey enough to wear to work but still have vintage and girly undertones.

Vogue 8511


I plan to start off with the short-sleeved version first. I hope to find a nice pink tweed for this project. Hopefully if it's a darker pink I'll be able to wear black accessories.

For the long-sleeved version, I'd love to make it from a houndstooth as shown.

Vogue 8630


This pattern isn't my usual style but I thought it would be perfect for a solid coloured fabric - maybe a charcoal or black. I've got a couple of brooches that may be perfect for the oversized collar as well.

Vogue 8146


A bow? Check. A dress appropriate for the office? Check. A vintage suit feel? Check.

Needless to say this one is my favourite. I love it so much I'm unable to decide on which fabric would be ideal for this project. The type of fabric I'm after can only be described as something Jackie O would wear. I've trawled both eBay and etsy in an endless search for something that would do this dress+jacket combo justice but nothing has stood out.

Does anyone have any suggestions for the perfect, Jackie O-style fabric for this pattern?

Vintage Skirt Pattern

I recently found a vintage Butterick pattern in a local Salvation Army op-shop. After some detective work (using the ever-trusty Google) I discovered that the pattern is from 1962!



I loved the suit, but thought it was a bit too advanced for me at the moment, so I had a go at the skirt. It was extremely simple, even following the pattern instructions was easy! But, the skirt wasn't what I envisaged. Being an older pattern, the cut is markedly different from what we're used to. I altered it a far bit to make it a little more form fitting. Next time I might make it a little more true to the pattern.

Using my new skirt, I was inspired by my friend Viv, over at ish and chi, in creating this outfit.

Homemade skirt using Butterick 2178
Decjuba turtleneck
Vintage brooch
Ferragamo heels

Blog Revival!

After an extended hiatus, I've decided to revive Florals and Fairybread. While I've been away, I've become a sewing aficionado . Because of my new found love, Florals and Fairybread will have a more creative feel. But so as not to bore non-sewers out there, I'll dedicate some posts to fashion, vintage and other fun things.