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Polka Dot Skirt Makeover into 1950s 2 Piece
I've already mentioned that I've been searching for elastic waist skirts lately, and began to re-appreciate tiered skirts when I found the 1940s style Mexican skirt. Lately, still thinking along those lines, I pulled a skirt out of my closet… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Toddler Pinafore
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop is this toddler's crocheted pinafore, half price for one week only – slashed from $16. Continue reading
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Turquoise Version of 1950s Inspired Pullover
I haven't been able to model my new sweater yet, but it's finished! Soon after photographing the coral version and saying how I thought it could be 1950s appropriate with a few alterations, I picked up a cotton/bamboo blend yarn… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – 1940s Pattern Lot
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop is this lot of 2 1940s dress patterns, half price for one week only – slashed from $11. Continue reading
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1950s Seersucker Blouse
In preparation for the upcoming heat this summer, I pulled some gray and white seersucker out of my stash and a new pattern for a raglan sleeved blouse. I'd had this idea for maternity wear to make a blouse… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – 1950s Vintage Sewing Dress Pattern
This 1950s vintage sewing pattern is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $7. Also, my Swing Time Tilt Hat crochet pattern pdf has finally had a long-needed facelift!… Continue reading
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1940s Pink Linen Maternity Dress
My first actual maternity dress from a vintage pattern has a fitted back and tie belt, with a loose front panel. I didn't want to use special fabric, so I tried it out first in this pink and tan striped linen,… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Spring Accent Pillow
This blue lace covered accent pillow is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $15. Continue reading
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Vintage Inspired – Coral Pink 1950s Style Sweater
I have been doing a lot of sewing lately and will soon have several maternity outfits to share with you, but for now here's something a little different. This outfit is what I call vintage inspired, not close enough to the… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Raspberry Lace Vest
This raspberry tweed lace vest, size S-M, is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop at half price for one week only – slashed from $25. Continue reading
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