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Stitched up for the slopes

January 16, 2013

Here’s inspiration for more home sewn ski finery. First up is a super 70′s, quilt crazy style from Simplicity. The Brunette, however, doesn’t look too happy about having her foot crunched under the Blondes ski boot and that pole appears to have been honed to quite a point. Don’t be fooled, she’s going to have that ingot pendant whatever it takes. I’m a huge fan of brown. Being ultra pale, it’s my personal default base colour. Think smooth milk chocolate, dark cocoa, deep bronze, caramel and hazel. I’m not sure how I would [...]

DIY Vintage Ski Style

March 19, 2012

Monks Hood Hat and Mitts Knitting Pattern1940

Much loved Etsy is not only a treasure trove of cool craft pieces but you’ll also find the means to produce your own creations. Like these original sewing patterns for super 70s ski outfits. The pattern below looks very much like the one my Mum used to make me and my younger sister, Diane, a ribbon-trimmed anarak when we were little. Mine was the same blue as the one illustrated and I loved it. I also seem to remember it was later cut down to provide [...]