About Delightfully Peculiar
Delightfully Peculiar, because this is what the fabric of life is. I endeavour to blog about all the things that weave the fabric of my life and my little delightfully peculiar world! Mostly my hand makings, fabrications, travels, books and the hilarious disasters that find me from time to time. You can always contact me on delightfullypeculiar@gmail.comÂCategories
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#strangerthings @secret_cinema. Simply incredible, best secret cinema!!! @juniperificThat time I tried to paint the shed in my #jpreadytosew jumpsuit. All the details and close ups of a great fabric pattern combo @minervadotcom blog. https://www.minervacrafts.com/blog/projects/washed-canvas-boilersuit 📸 @juniperific #minerva #imakemyownclothes #sewistsofinstagram #isew #isewmyownclothes #readytosew #handmade #sewingHeavily inspired by @marieclaireidees I made a box scene advent calendar for my little monster and filled it with small presents, ranging from chocolate to a pair of socks. Most of the things I used we already had and by no means was I trying to make art, just a fun and hopefully unique present for him. Swipe to see more details and photos without the presents. #marieclaireidees #christmascrafts #makersgonnamake #adventcalendarGrey day? Wear fuchsia! @ready_to_sew #jpreadytosew boiler suit in washed canvas for @minervadotcom on their blog next month if I remember correctly! I can’t recommend this pattern enough. It’s the only one I’ve made from ready to sew but now I want to have them all. #readytosew #minerva #makersgonnamake #isew #sewistsofinstagram #handmade #imakemyownclothesThe head is back and my 2 x #cielotop by @closetcase.patterns are worn and on the blog along with the #brunablouse by @la_maison_victor. Don’t take the poses seriously but they are perfect for #touchingmyhair all the deets #linkinbio #imakemyownclothes #closetcasepatterns #handmade #isew #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialists #refashionAnd here is my second #cielotop with short sleeves for #alteritaugust the fabric is from a white curtain to which I added random splashes of colour! #handmade #imakemyownclothes #closetcasepatterns #isew #sewistsofinstagram #sewcialists #handpaintedfabricMeta
Category Archives: Fashion
What I did on the train
Well I didn’t make anything unfortunately, and didn’t take any pictures of anything I have already made, but hopefully I will get back on track shortly. I did finish a book which I started reading on the train, carried on, … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fashion, I'm on a train, Read it on the train
Tagged Armani, collar, donna tart, George Clooney, Marimekko, monetta, The Goldfinch, the little friend, the secret history, train
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1800s Fashion: 1870s to 1890s
The final instalment of the 1800s Fashion and finally after it, one hopes I will be making some period inspired clothes. But I have to tell you, this new job of mine, is coming out of nye ears. I can’t … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Fashion History
Tagged 1800s fashion, 19th century fashion, corset, crinoline, fashion, fashion history, leg of mutton, michael kors, project runway
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1800s Fashion: 1830s -1860s
Second instalment of my fashion through time, massively falling behind, attempt. Do you remember the expansion in the fashion universe, I mentioned in my previous post? Well, this is when it all happens. The elegant romantic sleeves turn into fashion … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion
Tagged 1800s fashion, Charles Frederick Worth, Christian Dior, crinoline, fashion, gigot sleeve, haute couture, leg of mutton, riding
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Burda 7137 Sewn in Brighton
On Monday, I will have 9 working days left in my current job, (did I hear you saying I’m counting?) before I go back to London and start my new one. And although I’m super excited, the three months’ notice … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, sewing
Tagged Burda 7137, fabric land, fashion, handmade, lining, pattern, sew in brighton, sewing, sleeves, zipper
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1800s Fashion: 1810-1830 or so..
I’m already falling behind with the task I set myself, and haven’t even posted a single thing about it. In a previous post I mentioned that I would like to explore the different styles in fashion over the past 200 … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion
Tagged 1800s, 1810 fashion, 1820 fashion, 1820 fashion, corset, empire dress, fashion, French revolution, greco roman style, regency dress, romance gothic, women's fashion
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I saw it in a film: Fashion inspired by films and TV shows
A couple of days ago I discovered Maison Bentley Style and couldn’t help but loving the amazing visual content and the fashion posts. What caught my attention was this post about winter garments and how influenced they seem to be … Continue reading
Where do I start?
Some years ago, when I used to live in London, I took a fashion design short course at Morley College. The objective of that course was to learn how to create a portfolio based on an idea which was the … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, sewing
Tagged back to future, Design, fashion, fashion design, history of fashion, inspiration, morley college, portfolio, project runway, sewing, zerotohero
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