joysinstitches
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Item of the Week – Vintage Novel On Tiptoe by Stewart Edward White
This hardcover vintage novel is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $7. Continue reading
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Just Published: 1930s Beret Repro Crochet Pattern
I'm excited to share this news! My latest crochet pattern PDF download in my Etsy shop is a reproduction 1930s beret! It's quick to make and looks oh-so-authentic, especially when modeled by the lovely Cate from Vintage Gal, who kindly… Continue reading
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2017 Sewing Recap
I always enjoy looking at a roundup of my year's projects. It helps to get an overview when everything is in one place instead of scattered out over weeks and months. I can spot gaps or trends more easily,… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Vintage Style Crochet Quilt Pattern
This vintage style quilt/afghan crochet pattern download is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $7. Continue reading
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The Fabulous Forties: Women’s Suits
While I have never made a perfectly fitting, lined, tailored 1940s suit, I have a huge amount of appreciation for them, and not just because they are work intensive! In sharp contrast to the mostly similar silhouettes of women's suits… Continue reading
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Made for Christmas: 1950s Raspberry Gingham
I avoided the tempting novelty holiday prints this year to make a dress suitable for Christmas but not unseasonal to wear during the rest of the winter. I made it the week before Christmas and it came together quickly,… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Lot of 2 Vintage 1960s Patterns
These lovely 1960s vintage sewing patterns are Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only. Slashed from $14. Continue reading
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Christmas Party Dress – 1950s Cocktail
This was a somewhat last minute project, mostly because I procrastinated in buying the vibrant taffeta for the skirt. We were planning to attend a Christmas part mid-December, and I had nothing formal to wear that I could also nurse… Continue reading
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The Glamorous 1940s Red Coat
This project wasn't on my to do list that I posted a while ago, but it should have been. I had this piece of red corduroy slated for a 1940s coat for a long time. It originally was going to… Continue reading
