1950s

Zephyr Cape

Zephyr Cape

Who doesn’t love a cape? Always chic, capes can be dressed up or down, and instantly elevate any outfit. Named after the Greek god of the west wind, the Zephyr Cape can be made for any season. Make it in terrycloth for a chic vintage style beach cape, or in tweeds and velvets as outerwear for the cooler months.

Home Front Shirtwaist

Home Front Shirtwaist

Introducing the Home Front Shirtwaist, an updated and expanded version of a single-size pattern I previously released in 2022. The shirtwaist style is a versatile staple, suitable for all seasons - make it in lightweight cottons and rayons for spring and summer; or in needlecord or wool flannel for autumn/winter wear.

Travelling Light: Weekend Wardrobes

Travelling Light: Weekend Wardrobes

This week I'm mainly obsessing (and I mean obsessing) over novelty prints, playsuits and mix-and-match holiday wardrobes. I absolutely love the idea of packaged "wardrobes" of interchangeable, co-ordinated pieces, and it seems they were quite the thing in the early 50s.