Wednesday 6 June 2012

Hot under the vintage embroidered collar!!

Along with a hundred other things I have been meaning to make are some collars for Bronte  - she has taken to wearing some of my old blouses (circa 1965) that have a nice pointy collar so thought that we could throw a bit of versatility into the mix.  I have made Peter Pan ones before but this was this first time I had ventured into the world of 'proper collar' making!



Not difficult at all - I got the old blouse (circa 1965) and had a good look at it - drew round it as a pattern and then realised that it is only two parallel lines - one slightly shorter than the other and then a line drawn to join the two together (the wider the differential between the two end points will result in a more/less pointy collar).   Since fiddling about with all that I found lots of tutorials on the interweb - but as with lots of patterns it is usually best to adapt so that it is just right for you/moi!!


This collar is lined with some old Jonelle fabric (used to be a pair of curtains and has been used for lots of different things).



Tomorrow I am going to make one with 50s fabric and then the next day it will be the 60s.  Such fun!!


This photo makes it look as though it is an odd shape but I promise that it isn't.  It did take a while to find the right sort of embroidery.....


This is Bronte wearing it!
I like top stitching but did not do that here - now wish that I had....

Bronte much preferred the first mock up that I made (complete with pen marks!) - out of an old sheet.  The next one I make will not be so high (though it is not as high as it appears in these photographs - this one looks very Edwardian in style!).  I also made these to be used with my collar studs left over from my nursing days when I wore, what I call,  a 'proper uniform' and a white collar (rubbed like heck by the end of the day mind you!).

Never fear I will not be going into collar production! Have a lovely week.

PS Thank you for kind comments and messages regarding Homes and Antiques - I didn't know which edition it was going to be in so was surprised too.  The photos were all taken a year ago and they first asked me February 2011!! I hate having my photo taken and did not think that would be needed so not had my annual 'shearing; but had managed to get a nice streak of grey in my hair (that takes years of practice to get that right!!).

PPS thank you again for not posting on Pinterest - my bike has appeared there though....




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    1. Many thanks - there is lots that can be made from scraps I think

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  2. Hi there, I loved reading the article in Homes & Antiques and was so very excited when I was already a follower!
    JIlle x

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    1. Aww - thank you Jille. I hate having my photo taken though - can you see my gritted teeth!

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  3. Wow what a great idea Jenny, I hope Bronte realises just how lucky she is to have a creative mum... Cass x

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    2. Thank you Cass. On Mother's Day I asked the children to describe their dear mother in three words. Bronte said: 'Inspiring, creative and eccentric'. She hastily added that it was eccentric in a good way and not as eccentric as Lord Bath!!!

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  4. Beautiful collars - I love to see vintage embroideries being recycled so creatively..heavens I just love old embroideries altogether.

    Anyway, been lurking here for far too long and just wanted to say how much I enjoy your blog. Fabby fab indeed. :)

    Also, and you might know this and I really don't want to be all preachery-teachery, but then maybe you don't know it.... so...you can stop your photos being Pinned to Pinterest by putting some easy peasy html code onto your blog template...I have done it and it works.

    (I would put the code here directly but Blogger is unfriendly towards html in comments.)

    So it's here instead:

    http://pinterest.com/about/help/

    You just scroll to the bottom of the page and voila it's all there. No more worries of peeps pilfering your pics.

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    1. Thank you for taking the time and trouble in writing this wendz. I think my difficulty is the format that I have chosen for this blog - this new version does not enable editing. I would change it back but then the formatting on all the photos changes too. I may have to bite the bullet or stop my moaning!
      thank you again

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  5. Just wanted to say, I only just found your blog, and I'm sorry but I pinned one of your images for 18 mins until I realised you didn't want your images pinned, I then deleted it. I hope it's not caused any long term damage.
    I did initially scan for a pinterst policy, but couldn't see one, and I misread your pps initially, thinking it said thank you for pinning...yeah, I'm stupid. :0/

    These collars are beautiful. x

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    1. Dear Jeanett feeling doubly bad that I would make anyone feel awful. I have sent you a message on your blog
      Thank you for your kind words
      Best wishes
      Jenny

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  6. Hi Jenny,found out from the Vintage Gardeners comment that she'd seen you in Homes and Antiques!! I ran all the way to the newsagent to get a copy and was not disappointed!!!It was so good to see you and further photo's and information about your lovely home.As for the collars, you are amazing!! LOVE them and the gorgeous brooch fastener.You have once again brightened up a rainy day.Must go off and make something now,I'll NEVER be as clever as you though. Kind Regards Pam.

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    1. Dear Pam - you do make me smile. I can imagine you hot footing it to the newsagents. Thank you for kind words - it was interesting to see what the magazine wanted to photograph and how they worked. I might do a little posting on that as I took some 'behind the scenes' photographs. Also goes to show how the wonders of a good photographer!
      Have a lovely weekend Pam and do please make something and post on your blog
      best wishes
      Jenny

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  7. The collars are wonderful - you are always such a wonderful inspiration - I'll add this to my long list of things to try!

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    1. Please do give it a go Jane - very, very easy and you can then make whatever style you wish and fabric that you choose.

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  8. Hello my dear Jenny, How are you doing my friend? I am behind on your posts! Oh my! This collar is gorgeous! I love the pretty vintage embroidery and you did a wonderful job making it up! The brooch and the fabric lining is lovely too. You are so creative and I know beautiful Bronte will love wearing it. It looks lovely on her! The one you made from an old sheet is lovely too! I hope you enjoy making more collars! I am off to see the next one. Much love, Paula xo

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