penstarr
penstarr is built on the principles of thrift and resourcefulness! my mom used to make all of the clothes my brother and i grew up in. we had the most stylish everything: jumpers, knickers, jackets, vests, hats, pants, suits, and even bathers! even our bedspreads and curtains were stylishly designed and crafted by mom!
that's where my attraction to the sewing machine began -- hanging around my mom under the whir of her singer -- and eventually learning from her how to make clothes - initially for my cabbage patch kid, and later, for myself!
most of the clothing i make is from vintage sewing patterns that are from my mom's stash from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. because she used to make her own clothes, too, she was ever so stylish. i'm sad she didn't keep every single one of her fabulous creations for me to wear proudly today.
i am an avid collector of vintage clothing, accessories, and housewares and will often pass on my finds to you here.
i love making all kinds of things, and will look forward to sharing with you my creations as they come. so stay tuned!
that's where my attraction to the sewing machine began -- hanging around my mom under the whir of her singer -- and eventually learning from her how to make clothes - initially for my cabbage patch kid, and later, for myself!
most of the clothing i make is from vintage sewing patterns that are from my mom's stash from the 1950s, 60s and 70s. because she used to make her own clothes, too, she was ever so stylish. i'm sad she didn't keep every single one of her fabulous creations for me to wear proudly today.
i am an avid collector of vintage clothing, accessories, and housewares and will often pass on my finds to you here.
i love making all kinds of things, and will look forward to sharing with you my creations as they come. so stay tuned!