Events and day trips

The Vintage Weekend at Lotherton Hall

Hey everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend and hopefully some sewing time. On the 15th I had my birthday and planned a few treats throughout the week to help me celebrate. Last weekend involved afternoon tea served on a miniature picnic bench and a little bit of fizz. Sneak peek of my new Simplicity vintage top.

On Tues I took the day off work (always a must in my book), slept in, ate pancakes, went to the spa and then had cocktails and curry with friends. It was fabulous. And this weekend I went to Lotherton Hall to the annual Vintage Weekend.

Lotherton Hall is in village called Aberford, about 15mins from my parents house. I’ve been a few times over the years as there is a beautiful house and gardens, plus a fashion exhibit and bird garden. This was the first time I’d been to the Vintage Weekend. There were 25 stalls of vintage fashion, homeware and collectables. Lots of garments from the 1920s to 1980s and some modern dresses that were vintage style if I’m honest. There were some handmade garments which I loved examining and a few pieces of fabric but they were somewhat overpriced. I wont be offended if you scroll past the photos if you’re only interested in what I picked up from the fair.

I treated myself to a few bits and pieces. A red seed bead necklace (I didn’t even haggle I wanted it so badly). A couple of spools of thread and some red shell buttons. Plus a size 16 60s day dress that I’ll salvage fabric from, an 80s CAMISOLE in forest green and a sweet swiss dot Jaeger blouse with contrast collar and cuffs.

I thought you might also be interested in the fashion exhibit. It’s based on donations from local women of significance or influence including the past owners of the house. The collection is small but immaculate and spans the decades. Here are my favourites… that’s an incredible Ossie Clark at the end.

It was a windy and cold day but I still got dressed up with a vintage vogue floral dress, 50s makeup and jewellery. And for a year without a big party or a special number I think this birthday was a success! My cheeky cat certainly looked life he enjoyed it!!

I’ll leave you with some of my sewing related birthday treats. Fabric from Jimi and Marie, plus patterns and a beautiful vintage Simplicity catalogue from my parents.

(5) Comments

  1. So much vintage goodness! Looking forward to seeing the Blackmores dress – would you make the topper too?

  2. Swirlyicing says:

    Yes, a good birthday treat and a visit to the Vinntage Fair with my lovely daughter. X

  3. That Ossie Clark dress is fabulous! I love the green dress too, and the pattern and illustrations are gorgeous.

  4. […] During the summer I picked up this oversized 1960s cotton house dress. Looking at the internal finish there’s a good chance it was handmade. It was a throw over your head, size 16 shapeless tent with simple facings. I couldn’t resist the vivid coloured flowers and bought it without a clear refashioning plan. […]

  5. […] and remember what things you say you like! This gorgeous Robert Kaufman spotty chambray was a gift from the darling Marie! Creative mind behind blog http://www.astitchingodyssey.com, Marie is such a lovely soul so I highly […]

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