Quiet on the Majo...

Sorry - it has been very quiet here lately... However only because I have been busy making and sewing things ;). I did have a workshop running from September until December last year, on every Wednesday with my friends Tomoko and Naomi. I taught Tomoko how to make a sock monkey and also how to crochet, a skill that she brought with her to Tokyo!! Naomi had her time filled with making her work office dress - she only needed a few hints and tips on how to follow the pattern - it it looked brilliant when finished! Hopefully when Tomoko is back from Japan we can start our sewing circles on Wednesdays again - and it would be fun if more could join us!

I am now working on a 500 something 'nanny' squares at the moment - hopefully be done in month or so! At every available opportunity you will see me crochet on this (what will be) enormous bedspread.

assembling the squares

Mr sock monkey I made for Brandy

Watch this space

Hi everyone,

I know that I have spent way to much time away from my blogg! But hey - I have been busy sewing and making things. I will update this site with everything I have created since last update of the blogg and I also have the pleasure of telling you that I am in the thinkings of starting evening sewing lessons (Wednesdays) and potential crochet workshops (Saturdays). Just came back from Victorious Vintage show in the Dockyards and the interest of learning how to sew was inspiring - I will start my own lessons!

See you all soon!

On sale on etsy

Got some mittens for sale on majovintage.etsy.com - so come and shop ;)

Pyjamas

This my new pyjamas, thank you so much Kirsty for the material! 70's flower polyester fabric has been used for this cosy PJ :) Top with gathering at the back (lace) made of new stretchy t-shirt fabric from fabric land.

My first knitted jumper (12 stitch plaits)

I knitted this! My first jumper ever and I made my own pattern. My friend gave me some 1970 yarn (made in England) 100 % acrylic - but who cares - its perfect and its got a lovely colour. Knitted it with needle size 6.5 so it did not take long to make it. Front is made out of three 12 stitch plaits and back is worked 2 rows knit, 2 rows purl. Arms got a 12 stitch plait running along the side. I am very impressed by myself as I have never knitted a jumper before - not even after a knitting pattern!

Upholstered rocking chair

I was asked by my friends to upholster the cushions for their fantastic rocking chair. Both cushions are fitted with a zip which makes it possible to be washed in the washing machine. I'm very happy with the result and so are my friends!

Sarah's dress

This dress was made for Sarah using her own material, marine blue silk that was bought from the far east. It is made from a 1970's pattern with long sleeves. The back is lined with 16 fabric covered buttons and the cuffs also got buttons on them. She wore this to a wedding:

Majo Vintage now on Etsy!

I can proudly announce that Majo Vintage has now opened a shop on Etsy! All items on sale can be viewed on Majo Vintage. One day live and already 229 views! The show will go on.

Flower Slippers

Here are the new items up for sale at Flo and Stan in Southsea. The slippers are crochet in 100% polyester, original from a 70's crochet pattern book. Lorna was happy to have them in their shop. Each pair cost £16.00.

New sales venue

A few items of Majo Vintage are now being sold on a new venue in Southsea, Albert road. Very exiting! The shop specialise in home interior.

check out this site for Flo & Stan's shop

Retro Lampshades

Recently I have started creating a few lampshades, which most likely will be a future sales project as I might have found a shop who gladly sells my home wear interior, just be on your look out ;)

Organising my sewing room

I have finally got around to sort my sewing room out...

That green folder is full of new patterns (from Jan)

All lovely ribbons that Jan gave me

Shop opening of Scary Canary!

The time had come for the opeing of Scary Canary clothing in Stourbridge, Brimingham! And my clothes were on display in the shop, ready to be bought!

The beutiful window (see if you can spot my reflection)

Grand opening with champagne and cup cakes for Scary Canary's Stacey and Steve

Majo Vintage on display

Hot 70's jumpsuit on 2nd floor

2nd floor is grand
Steve with the railings

Productive weekend...

It's been a very productive weekend. I've managed to get everything checked and labelled and ready for deliver to Birgmingham! My last two projects is a long sleeved 70's dress and a dark blue velvet mini skirt. I found these amazing original patterns from 60's-70's from my favorite charity shop "Cry" in Southea.

VELVET MINI SKIRT, size 8.

I worked this out from my own fitted pattern. The fabric is fabulous thick dark blue velvet.

Materials and accessories

I've gathered a few accessories and materials:

Majo Vintage purse

Majo Vintage rose neckless

Nice selection of colored yarns

New (vintage) fabrics!