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I learned to sew at an early age and I could frequently be found sewing or doing any number of » I learned to sew at an early age and I could frequently be found sewing or doing any number of craft activities when I was growing up. My Mum was always sewing clothes and somehow, unconsciously, I just absorbed this knowledge from her. I’ll be posting a couple of times a week sharing my thoughts, successes and hiccups. Hope you’ll join me for the journey…

It's a compulsion, I just have to sew, sew, sew! Initially this blog was to be all about » It's a compulsion, I just have to sew, sew, sew! Initially this blog was to be all about pattern cutting & no commercial pattern use was to dare grace its hallowed pages. I hope the main focus will still be me sketching & creating my own patterns, especially as all the people I make for have their own figure quirks, but I am certainly not above using commercial patterns.

Vintage on Tap is focused on the technical side of sewing, the advancement of traditional garment » Vintage on Tap is focused on the technical side of sewing, the advancement of traditional garment construction methods, and development of textile and fiber arts. Focusing on slowing down and appreciating the artistry of time tested techniques and skills and bringing them to the home seamstress.