Allison recently mentioned the 70s British invention of clothkits. The greatest sewing creation a beginner sewer could hope for. A step-by-step guide complete with fabric – and the pattern is already printed onto the fabric. All you have to do is cut and sew to your appropriate size. And voila, a new folksy dress…just in time for the Friday night disco.

It was only a few days after reading about clothkits for the first time that I came across some in an op-shop – in their original packaging with everything included. I found myself a great kimono in the most gorgeous cotton so I will attempt to make it…a nice summery dressing-gown I thought. And I do love this dress pattern, the fabric is great too. But as we move towards spring and as I try to declutter and detox I only have to take one look at my wardrobe (joyfully full of summer dresses – both vintage and new) and I realise that I don’t need another dress. I want this dress but I don’t need it. So, I’m going to give it away.

All you have to do is leave a comment and you’ll be in the running. If you really want it, link to me on your blog and I’ll place your name in the hat twice. I’ll draw the lucky ducky winner in the evening on September 2.