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Makeover: Maxi Dress with 1930s Inspiration
I hesitate to even call this a makeover, since it wasn't that involved. I didn't even get a "before" picture because I didn't think it would be worthwhile. But I found that even a little creativity can make a big… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Vintage 1960s 2 piece Dress
This handmade 1950s/1960s era two piece dress in a pastel cotton stripe is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only! Slashed from $25. Continue reading
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Sewing Inspiration for Fall 2017
I can't express how much I am looking forward to getting back to sewing from non-maternity patterns again. I've collected some lovely fabric over the summer but have had to wait to use it, even though I may be itching… Continue reading
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Styled Again: 1930s Transitional Dress
Months ago I posted about this dress as the first maternity friendly sewing project I made, with an eye to wearing it afterward too since it is not a "maternity" dress. It is time to share an update since in… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Lot of 2 Lovely 1960s Sewing Patterns
These two vintage sewing patterns are Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $12. Continue reading
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1930s Blue Print Maternity Dress
This is probably my last maternity sewing project for this time around…I have my next project planned but it's not a maternity dress, it just works for one while needed. I had a few more patterns I wanted to make,… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Vintage Jeweltone Beaded Necklace
This lovely vibrant necklace of vintage beads is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $7. Continue reading
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Green and Black: 1940s Ensemble
I made and posted about this 2 piece dress last spring, so that's not new. What is surprising is that it fit me through 7 months of pregnancy. I had made it a little too big to begin with, then… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Set of 2 Button Earrings
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop is this listing for two teardrop and button earring sets, half price for one week only – slashed from $8. Continue reading
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Searching for the Perfect Vintage Casual Shoes
Time to do a little rambling about shoes! (Partly because I like to talk about them, and partly in case my adventures can help anyone else in the same boat.) Shoes make or break a vintage costume, in my opinion.… Continue reading
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