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Item of the Week – Teal Crocheted Earrings
These vibrant summer earrings are Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $10. Continue reading
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Blog Special! Vintage Shoe Sale
It is no secret that I have a passion for vintage shoes. But when buying them online, it can be hard to tell if they will fit or not. Sometimes I will keep a non-fitting pair just because I love them so… Continue reading
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Easter Dress 2017 – a 1940s Adventure
For my Easter dress this year, I decided to step out of my tried-and-true comfort zone and do something rather different for me. I have long loved Esther's beautiful tropical 1940s dress – I liked it so much I bought the pattern… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Lot of 2 Lovely 1960s Sewing Patterns
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop is this lot of two lovely 1960s sewing patterns, half price for one week only – slashed from $14. And just a reminder – this week is your last chance at… Continue reading
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Adjustable 1940s Striped Housedress
Here's my next sewing creation with maternity in mind, though the original pattern is a teen girl's style and not intended at all for pregnancy. Yet I think it will work very well, and doesn't look like a maternity pattern so… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Sparkly Black Cowl
This lightweight cowl is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $9. Continue reading
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Why I Like Thrift Stores – Classic Trench Coat
The classic trench coat is a style that has been in fashion with very little change since the 1940s, which makes it a great easy to find addition to your costume wardrobe without having to make one. Mine is this modern… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Vintage 1950s Dress Pattern
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop this week is this 1950s/early 1960s dress sewing pattern, half price for one week only – slashed from $7. Continue reading
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Talking About Sewing Vintage Maternity
I have to say that I'm not a fan of a lot of modern maternity clothes. Too tight. Nor do I want to look like a walking tent. I am hoping that the vintage maternity patterns I have – from… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – and Easter Hat Sale!
Item of the week is this pair of gorgeous chocolate brown suede 1950s sandals, size 7.5-8. Half price for one week only, they are slashed from $35. Also, in honor of Easter coming this month and the long standing… Continue reading
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