I'm loving my sewing projects at the moment, but it just hasn't felt right using a newish plastic sewing machine. So I have been on the hunt for a reliable retro model.

After hunting on e-bay for weeks I found this beautiful vintage green "Singer". It is made of metal, and is very strong and robust. Certainly not like my other plastic model! I will keep the plastic one as a back up machine, but somehow I don't think I will need it. This is definitely a case of "they just don't make them like they used to!"

I feel much happier now making my retro inspired creations (K2 Scarf) on my retro sewing machine!

Introducing my limited edition "K2 Scarf" designed and handmade by 'me'!

The K2 Scarf is inspired by the swanky style of the mid-twentieth century with an added modern twist... a reversible design!

The new range features Adelaide designed fabrics from Surface Art Textile Design. Each scarf is delivered beautifully packaged in a square gift box, and also includes the extremely cute 'how to tie' instruction flyer! I found the K2 Scarf model on one of my vintage sewing patterns!

No cookie cutters here... each scarf is made in a limited run, be quick so you don't miss out!

It's been a sewing frenzy in my house. This is my second attempt at sewing a dress using an old 1960s McCalls sewing pattern (see first attempt here). I am so happy we are having some hotter days this week because my new dress is so cool and comfy. I even included a pocket on the front for my iPhone! I bought the fabric at an op shop and absolutely loving it with my yellow vintage wallpaper brooch from Delilah devine.

I bought this cutsie dress pattern dated 1967 for 50c from an op shop last year and have been meaning to try sewing this. I hadn't sewn a dress before, so thought this looked like a simple pattern to try ... after all the packaging does say "McCall's Time Saving Quickie Pattern!"

Today was 42 degrees so it was a good option to stay indoors in my air conditioned lounge and give this a go! I got started at about 1.00pm and finished it at about 11.00pm. The instructions weren't very clear and I had to unpick a seam and re-do one part, but eventually I got there!

The fabric I used was also an op shop find for about $2. Brand new, never been used retro fabric. So here is my first attempt. Not too bad in the photos, a bit rough around the edges if you look closely. I decided to add a tie belt for a slight variation. Might end up using it as the neck tie to lengthen it so I can tie a bow in the front!

I'm pretty chuffed with the result. I think I might wear it tomorrow! Just need a nice brooch to go with it now.