Tuppence Ha'penny

With Valentine's Day approaching, I thought I'd share some Valentine-themed projects! Candy conversation hearts have a long history dating all the way back to the 1860s, when Daniel Chase invented a machine to stamp words onto candy lozenges using vegetable dye. Originally made in a variety of shape

Using bound or hand-worked buttonholes can elevate your handmade garments and an authentic vintage flair. In this step by step guide I share my favourite techniques for creating couture buttonholes. Photo tutorials walk you through each step so you can turn out perfect bound or hand-worked buttonhol

What could be sweeter than a little heart-shaped percher pillbox hat? I love all things heart-shaped, and spent many years wanting the perfect heart-shaped hat for Valentine’s Day until finally deciding to make my own! The pattern and tutorial is one I shared on my blog a couple of years ago, but I

I previously shared this Harrods spring fashion catalogue over on my website. The catalogue is undated, but based on the fashions and illustration style I estimate it dates from 1939, give or take a year either side (there's no mention of the war - or rationing). I love the summary it provides detai