Showing posts with label Goodwood Revival. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Goodwood Revival. Show all posts

Sunday, September 16, 2012

Going back and going forward in time

So on Friday I had the opportunity to go to Goodwood Revival thanks to the kindness of some very dear friends of mine. I was utterly stoked, like a kid in a sweetie store or on the eve of Christmas. I was so looking forward to going and going dressed up! I totally loved my RAF outfit perhaps a little too much, and was rather sad sending it back yesterday. It was so great being surrounded by lovely vintage cars, people dressed up from all manner of eras and generally just having a bit of a hoot.

Here are just a few images from the day:





Hehehe, I loved the hat way too much. Even though I had to keep tilting my head up to see where I was going...



This group were rather amusing, there to roleplay and interact with folks passing by, heading into one of the sponsors guest areas.

Do I want to go again? Hell yes. Do I know what I want to wear? Already planned it, uniform again but this time American. I highly recommend it to anyone, and if you go, dress up!

What else has been happening? Well I've framed up my private commission piece, though typically I've run out of webbing so have to wait till next weekend to get some. I've also finally gotten round to stitching, and finishing, another free pattern sample the second in the little planet designs.


In progress, lots of French Knots


There done!

I should have the pattern done by next weekend, and I'll be re-doing the other Little Planet pattern too, tidying up the layout and the branding of it. I am also going to be offering a deluxe version of the patterns which will be purchasable for around £3.00 which will include a stitch and colour chart, and tips on transferring the design onto fabric. Again I hope to have it completed by next weekend, so keep your eyes peeled.

I also hope to have started another luxe version of the Paradise Bird Peter Pan collars as I have some other lush silk to work with.



Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Want it Wednesday: Revival of the Eras

Some of your poor folks have been subjected to my numerous Facebook comments and tweets about the fact I am off to Goodwood Revival on Friday, to say I am excited about this is a major understatement. I've wanted to go for years, and thanks to the lovely and very special Walker family I am going. Naturally I couldn't go without dressing up so I will be donning 40s RAF uniform. I shall hopefully have a picture that I don't mind showing you over the weekend.

So I thought I would dedicate this blog post to the 40s, 50s and 60s.

1940s

40s Wool Coat - Black Fit N Flare Princess Seam Jacket - Forstmann Virgin Wool -Small


Cherry Blossom, WWII-era cardigan c. 1940s - vintage knitting pattern PDF (449)


1950s

50's style dress, gold yellow / ocher houndstooth cotton with white collar and front buttoning, swing skirt, size 12


Vintage 40s 50s dark brown brogue court shoes pumps with walled toes, bow front & cuban heels UK 3.5 EU 36.5 US 5




Stitchcraft January 1954 - Vintage 1950s Knitting Sewing Embroidery Magazine 50s knitting patterns womens


1960s

Vintage 60s Red HEARTS & FLOWERS Dolly Mini Dress M



Mod 60's "Soundwave" 20" Pillow