In November of 2022 I made my ‘annual pilgrimage’ to Oamaru for the Victorian Heritage Celebrations. After the official events were cancelled in 2021 (due to the uncertainty of Covid restrictions), it was really great to see everyone again and to take part in as many events as possible. Not everyone could make it though… Continue reading 2022 Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations
Tag: tartan dress
1870s Tartan Bustle Dress Photos
I took some photos of my 1870s Tartan Bustle Dress in 2021 when I was in Oamaru for the Unofficial Victorian Celebrations (the real Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations had been cancelled due to the uncertainty around Covid restrictions). I got some better photos during the 2022 Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations so I thought that I'd… Continue reading 1870s Tartan Bustle Dress Photos
Escape From 2021
Due to the Covid Restrictions still in play while New Zealand battles the Delta Outbreak that started in August, the committee organising the Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations decided it was best to cancel the event for this year. A crushing blow for anyone, like me, who had been using the event as the light at… Continue reading Escape From 2021
1870s Tartan Bustle Photoshoot
While I was in Oamaru last month (which you can read about here) I took advantage of the beautiful and lovely Public Gardens for a mini photoshoot for the V-neck iteration of this year’s Tartan Bustle Dress. Here is a selection of the photographs 📸 It was so lovely to be able to dress up… Continue reading 1870s Tartan Bustle Photoshoot
1870s Tartan Bustle Project
At the end of last year I came across a cotton tartan shirting from The Fabric Store that I felt really drawn to. I bought several metres of it, with the plan to transform it into an 1870s bustle dress. Unfortunately... I got into a debate with myself and lost to the argument that an… Continue reading 1870s Tartan Bustle Project
Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations 2019: Part 2
I've been a terrible blogger recently and haven't written anything for weeks (weeks? More like months - whoops!). And it's not because I have nothing to write about - I've just been busy, lazy, sick, or throwing myself into new sewing projects. But, it is about time that I rectify that and jump back into… Continue reading Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations 2019: Part 2
Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations 2019: Part I
Last month I made my annual journey to Oamaru for the Victorian Heritage Celebrations and, as always, I had a fantastic time. I got to catch up with and spend time with friends and acquaintances that I’ve made over the years, and made new friends. I successfully organised and presented the Historical Fashion Show for… Continue reading Oamaru Victorian Heritage Celebrations 2019: Part I
Time Travelling in the Taranaki Part II
Part I can be found here. I have to say, our reception at the Taranaki Pioneer Village was very positive. We were showered with compliments, asked many curious questions, and asked by several parents to have photos taken with their children. We were asked if we might pose for a photograph with Lacey, a young girl… Continue reading Time Travelling in the Taranaki Part II
Time Travelling in the Taranaki, Part I
Over Labour weekend the Taranaki Pioneer Village held their annual Family Fun Day and Liane and I thought that the opportunity to attend was too good to pass up. After considering a day trip and deciding that that would have meant a super early start and too many hours spent travelling all in one day… Continue reading Time Travelling in the Taranaki, Part I
Oamaru 2016 Part 2
Carrying on from Part 1 of my adventures in Oamaru at the Hertiage Celebrations last year... Saturday As exhausted as I was from my late night I still woke up reasonably early which was slightly annoying. Fortunately, with nothing scheduled until the Grand Parade I had no real reason to rush getting ready. After taking… Continue reading Oamaru 2016 Part 2
