Down the Lane

I also made another the same, but in cherry fabric I also made earrings to match

Love it and the retro style really does suit you. Very glam!!

You make some lovely dresses. How about reviving your blog and showcasing them all on there.

ilona

Another huge well done from me again. You are extremely talented.

Thanks everyone Ilona - I have kind of lost my blog mojo! I have had some serious long term health issues over the last four years, so have taken a huge step away from many things. Last time I looked I couldn’t work out how to post on it and there seemed to be a whole load of non genuine watchers, which I didn’t know how to deal with!

p.penn wrote:Thanks everyone Ilona - I have kind of lost my blog mojo! I have had some serious long term health issues over the last four years, so have taken a huge step away from many things. Last time I looked I couldn’t work out how to post on it and there seemed to be a whole load of non genuine watchers, which I didn’t know how to deal with!

That's understandable, your health has to come first. In the last four years Blogger have changed a few things around, so it would be difficult if you haven't kept up. Sometimes it annoys me, just as I have got things running smoothly they make changes.

Not sure what you mean by non genuine watchers. Anyone can read a blog, but you can change the settings to allow certain readers to comment, (those with a Google account), or close comments altogether and not accept any. I get lots of spam every day and have to moderate the comments to delete them.

If you wanted to you could start again with another blog. Just a thought, you perhaps haven't got the time or the inclination.

ilona

Thanks for the advice Ilona . I’m just beginning to ‘settle ‘ a little now. The weather has helped! To be honest, I’m kind of surprised at myself for not being more proactive with my blog, although, as I mentioned, because of my health, life has changed considerably, and it’s taking some time to adjust. I may try again in a few months. X

Ps, one thing I can do (even though I started it almost 3 months ago) is to sew. My latest retro dress

Wow, that is f a b u l o u s. I hope you are getting to wear your creations, they are works of art and should be seen.

ilona

Thank you! Yes, I wear them every single day at the moment! I need to make some warmer clothes for the autumn now!

And another!

As usual

You really do choose some beautiful fabrics for your dresses. Fabulous as usual. Must be a lot easier to make a dress when you have the form to fit it on as you go through the various stages. Keep them coming.

The colours remind me of a dress I had in the 60s.
When I graduated we had to wear black or navy under our gowns. My mother had sent for a navy linen dress (sew it yourself, kit) from a woman's magazine, but it never arrived. So I wore the black dress I had with its huge yellow/orange flowers. Probably not quite what was meant. We told the magazine to send the beige version of the dress instead.

Thank you ladies! Ilona, yes, a mannequin helps in many ways. However, although she’s adjustable, she’s not an exact body double. Good enough though, but I have to try on to fit.

I treated myself to a second one the other day, she’s called Dolly. Mind you, she’s got attitude I’ve hidden all the knives