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Easter Dresses 2022
I had a number of options on my to-do list that were good possibilities for Easter, but since we went on an extended family trip and got home just a week before Easter (plus dealing with sickness that week) I… Continue reading
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Gray Cherry 1950s House Dress
I got a fun 1950s pattern from someone on Instagram, and knew it would be perfect with some giant floral fabric on my to-use list. But I wanted to test the pattern's fit first, so I pulled a less special… Continue reading
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A Spring 1950s Novelty Skirt with Art Gallery Fabrics
When I got the chance to sew with some of Art Gallery Fabrics new Capri line, I instantly envisioned the lovely scenic print as a 1950s novelty skirt. Most 1950s novelty skirts let the fabric take the stage,… Continue reading
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1930s Dress & Jacket Set
I have long admired this photos, come across on Pinterest, long ago sold on Etsy. I decided to give a try at recreating it, using. 2 shades of a new basic by Riley Blake Designs called Dapple Dot. I'm… Continue reading
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Easy Infant Cheater Puff Quilt Tutorial with Poppie Cotton
When I saw the adorable panels by Poppie Cotton for their new Hopscotch & Freckles fabric line, I knew immediately I wanted to make a cheater version of a puff quilt. I chose my favorite color way of the… Continue reading
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Late 1950s Leaf Dress
I snagged some of this lovely print from Riley Blake Designs' new line Buttermilk Homestead, which is an 1800s reproduction fabric line, but this print definitely shouted midcentury to me. I had a pretty definite outline of what I wanted… Continue reading
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2021 Vintage Sewing Recap
Time for a quick look back at my past year of sewing vintage fashion! I always like to see all my makes for a year in one place. This year held a few months of no outfit sewing at all,… Continue reading
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1950s Striped Blouse for Christmas
I usually do a recap post of the last year before I post the next year's projects, but I'm making an exception with this one since while it was indeed my first project of 2022, it also was my Christmas… Continue reading
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Easter Parade: 1950s Green Floral Toddler Dress
Today for my turn in the Riley Blake Designs Easter Parade spotlight, I'm showing you one of the main florals, which I chose to use as a toddler dress for my little girl. Green is such a good color for… Continue reading
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1950s Adjustable Dress for Thanksgiving
I hadn't done any personal sewing since July, but when I got a fun new vintage pattern from an Instagram seller I wanted to try to make it up right away and see if it would work for maternity, since… Continue reading
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