New Vintage Style Apron, this time with table accessories!

So I have completed another vintage inspired apron, this time going back to the 1950s theme. And, also, this time I decided to do some matching bits for the table, this way you can have a themed dinner party! Tablewares to match your apron!

The apron is in black and white gingham, with the waistband and pockets in one of my favourite fabrics, strawberries and polka dots! On the strap a red heart shaped button mounted on a black button decorates where the strap meets the apron. The pockets have a lovely curve to them and have a black binding on the top edge.

The mats are reversable, gingham one side, strawberries the other and bound in black binding. They're quilted, so are lovely and soft, but will also protect the table from heat, and also washable.

I also added in some strawberry napkin rings, but I think I will make these reversable too, so you can mix and match with the mats.

Well I'm feeling ready to throw a dinner party now! You can check out the whole vintage inspired range on facebook, here.

Another Vintage Inspired Apron creation

So here's my third apron in my new range of vintage aprons... it's been a little while, as I've been away, absorbed by a very good friend's wedding and with house hunting.

This time I stuck with the 1940s look, as I really liked the last one : ) This one is in yellow with white polka dots and blue gingham, with a gorgeous binding on the pocket in white with lemons printed on it. Again there is a little rossette where the strap meets the bib part of the apron.

I know I feel fancy when I wear one of these in the kitchen - who says you can't look glamourous whilst cooking : )

Keep your eyes pealed for more vintage inspired products coming soon : )

1940s inspired apron

So I finally got some pictures done of my next apron, this one is more 1940s inspired. It fastens under the bust rather than at the waist. The top part is cross over, with a cute rosette on the strap. And at the hem, there's frills! I got more lovely fabrics on saturday, so keep your eyes peeled for more vintagey aprons!

These aren't up for sale yet on my site or etsy, but if you're interested in purchasing any of my vintage aprons or are thinking of having one custom made, please drop me a mail at whimsicalwardrobe@googlemail.com
See my 1950s one here!

My 1950s style skirts

Time for another 'product info' blog : )

I love 1950s style full skirts, I love how they spin out as you move, but still look full when you're still.They can be so elegant and glamourous.

Although it's a bit more wasteful on fabric, one of the most simple patterns you can use is a full circle, which is what I use to create these 50s style skirts .

This pink one has no waistband, and has a petticoat of white net underneath.

This next one is made of some fun fabric - white with black numbers on it, I liked the idea of combining something a little unusual with a vintage style pattern. This one has a big waistband, with four buttons on the darts, it also has a net underskirt, helping it hold it's full shape, and it's just visable at the bottom of the skirt.

This next one is the same style as the 'numbers' skirt, but it's in some gorgeous strawberry and polka dot fabric, much more vintage looking : ) This was a requested custom version of the 'numbers' skirt. I like the buttons I ended up with for this, as I intended to use the same ones as on the 'numbers' skirt, but they just didn't look right. The ones I chose in the end were much better, the red fades into white, which goes well with the strawberry fabric.

All these skirts work very well when teamed with a lovely 1950s apron : )

New 1950s inspired Apron

I finished this yesterday and it was too dark to take good photos, so I got some done today. It's part of my new 1950s inspired range. I'm starting with a few aprons, and will then move on to tablewares and possibly some peg bags, we'll see!