Various things I’ve made… …. some for work & some just for fun.
Sweetheart Dress #1
Sweetheart Dress #2
Sweetheart Dress #3
30 metres of frills
I am the Queen of Frills
Ready for down the aisle
pre WWII kimono into 1940’s dress 1
pre WWII kimono into 1940’s dress 2
pre WWII kimono into 1940’s dress 3
Pjs from vintage Weldons pattern
Dress from 40’s Hollywood pattern
Dress from 60’s Butterick pattern
Bias with lace sleeves
The gorgeous bride
Bias w/ lace sleeves back & train hooked up
Bias georgette nightgown
Bias slip with lace bow applique
LittleBiasDress free pattern
LBD
Little Bias Dress- 2013
Bias silk crepe for an opera
Bias velvet for “Dancing On The Edge’
Fortuny style pleated gown for an opera
tired model
50’s style reversable stole
1930’s style gown and cape
1930’s style
Gold sequin cape
Sailboat dress
Sundress
Dress from a 1940’s Lutterloh pattern
“Bloggin’ Blues” dress
“Bloggin’ Blues” dress
“Bloggin’ Blues” dress
Wide 30’s style trousers made from my french knicker pattern
Velvet Kimono coat 2003 version
Boiled wool kimono coat 2014 version
Pearly Elf Christmas Stocking
Hot Water bottle cover
Bra based on late 30’s/early 40’s original
Slightly flared 1940’s style French Knicker
Circular Knickers based on 1930’s original
Appliquéd Kimono for Making Magazine
Appliquéd Kimono for Making Magazine
Appliquéd Kimono for Making Magazine
50’s Style Pencil Skirt with Bucket pockets- personal wardrobe
40’s Style A-Line Skirt with Bow Detail- personal wardrobe
30’s style Gored Skirt with 6 Godets- personal wardrobe
Bias dress from vintage sequinned sari
Tunic from sari
Tunic from sari for Making Magazine
Blouse made from a cut up dress- personal wardrobe
Blouse with Appliqued shoes and collar cut out from a vintage scarf- personal wardrobe
Blouse with ruffles made from a vintage scarf- personal wardrobe
Flower Stick-pin for Making Magazine
Leather Rose Brooch for making Magazine
Kimono Fabric hair Clip for Making Magazine
Satin Kimono with hand Appliquéd French Cotton Lace- personal wardrobe
Satin Kimono with hand Appliquéd French Cotton Lace- personal wardrobe
Satin Kimono with hand Appliquéd French Cotton Lace- personal wardrobe
30’s PJs on- personal wardrobe
My 30’s PJ illustration
30’s PJs- personal wardrobe
NYE 2012 Velvet Dress and Capelet- personal wardrobe
Inside NYE Dress
Quick Pic Of NYE on
Inspiration-Dorothy Lamour
My Lamour Swimsuit – personal wardrobe
My Lamour Swimsuit- personal wardrobe
60’s Swimwear Pattern
My version in printed cotton from India- personal wardrobe
My version in printed cotton from India- personal wardrobe
1940’s Swimsuit pattern
My version made from a cut up cotton French Connection skirt- personal wardrobe
My version made from a cut up cotton French Connection skirt- personal wardrobe
Original pattern
my version as summer frock- personal wardrobe
my version as summer frock- personal wardrobe
Original pattern
as silk blouse- personal wardrobe
as silk blouse- personal wardrobe
Original pattern
as linen coat- personal wardrobe
as linen coat, kimono fabric facings- personal wardrobe
40’s Coat pattern
My version in rubberized cotton- personal wardrobe
My version in rubberized cotton- personal wardrobe
The original late 30’s coat
My interpretation in wool cavalry twill- personal wardrobe
My interpretation in wool cavalry twill- personal wardrobe
Original 30’s wedding dress
Re-interpreted for private client
Re-interpreted for private client
Bride: Sarah V.
Bride: Sarah H.
Bride: Clementine
costume for Venice carnival
costume for Venice carnival
costume for Venice carnival
Made for Academy Costumes, as worn for Children In Need 2012
Made for Academy Costumes, as worn for Children In Need 2012
Made for Academy Costumes, as worn for Children In Need 2012
My Panto Sorceress Illustration
Made and Worn 2011
Made and Worn 2011
“Fairy Bridge” Made for Dick Whittington 2011
“Queen Rat” Made for Dick Wittington 2011
“Fairy Bridge” Made for Dick Whittington 2011
Designed and made for Richard Alston Dance Company
Designed and made for Richard Alston Dance Company
Designed and made for Laurie Booth
Hi there box pleat info saved my life. Thank you. Nice blog too. Mia
Bonjour Je viens de voir votre travail c est magnifique splendide tout de abord merci de partager tout cela c est une vrai chance, je suis plutôt novice en couture mais vos modèles sont somptueux.
Merci beaucoup et la bonne chance avec votre couture!
Everything is stunning but ….those ruffles!! No wonder you are the “queen”!
I’m looking forward to digging into the free patterns – Be right back – Off to drool and dream! (Maybe even actually get some sewing done!
I hope you did get some sewing done!
Love your website. Found it last night and can’t get enough!
WOW!!! Totally amazing…all of it, your whole sight! Beautiful work, Vera. I needed some inspiration and a little creative boost. Thank you!
Thank you Susan and I’m glad you found some inspiration here!
Absolutely Brilliant website love all the patterns you are so gifted!! Thank you your inspirational x
Thank you AnnR !
Quite !!!
Love your website and patterns! Please, please consider adding larger sizes for your patterns. “Big” girls love the vintage style as well!
Your website it’s wonderful! You do so gorgeous stuff, I’m amazed!! Congrats from Brazil!
Thank you very much Natalia!