http://www.frillybits.co.uk All about making pretty vintage undies Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:09:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I wanted to share two very lovely books I bought last week. I am a bit of a book fiend epsecially for those with lovely pictures in them as these do. They are packed with gorgeous staged photographs of lingerie. The first is an incrediable book, that i just could not ... http://www.frillybits.co.uk/?p=216 Here is my sample made with this late 1880s  pattern by Truly Victorian Made in black coutil with a 12" busk it has come out really well. I trimmed the front with some black rose lace edging. Eyelets and a laced fastening at the back. It has been quite a while since i have ... http://www.frillybits.co.uk/?p=209 I altered the pattern slightly adding tuck pleats into the front and lace applique edging. I am not entirely happy with the lace applique, i stitched it by hand and struggled to get it looking paralel as it was vintage lace which was not left side right side lace, so it ... http://www.frillybits.co.uk/?p=198 Coming soon....lovely undies x http://www.frillybits.co.uk/?p=190 I had to share these beautiful slippers I made form an origional 1940's pattern with you. I am so pleased with them and it has started me on a hand embroidery mission. I just love sitting and stitching. I made them a little carry case for them to live in when ... http://www.frillybits.co.uk/?p=181 Here is the article that was written on my very first 'Make your own Frilly Knickers' class. I like to think i have used some of my fifteen minutes of fame with knickers! http://www.frillybits.co.uk/?p=178 I have been making pants all week. These are my Frillybits pants made from 1940's silk with vintage lace and silk tulle ruffles across the back. See my others over on my Hannah and Bella website. x http://www.frillybits.co.uk/?p=171 I have been super busy recently but managed to make these delightful cotton frilly pants this weekend. I think there many be a few more to be made over the coming weeks. I do love a good pair of pants x Hannah http://www.frillybits.co.uk/?p=162 As Part of Sherwood Arts week here in Nottingham, i have taken part in 'Art in Shops'. A project where local artists display their work in reatilers windows. I thought i would share it with you. For more photographs see my blog  Hannahandbella.typepad.com http://www.frillybits.co.uk/?p=160 Hello everyone, sorry the Frillybits girls took a vacation over Easter but Miss May is back to delight you. Miss Jackie Day has been itching to show you her selection of camisole tops, her top picks... This is a 1940's Butterick pattern, simple and elegant. 1940's Vogue pattern with pin tucks and ... http://www.frillybits.co.uk/?p=146