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Why I Like Thrift Stores – Late 1940s Style Tiered Skirt
A local thrift store was having a half-off-all-clothing sale, so I stopped in to see if I could find anything. I wasn't looking for a particular piece, although I did want to check if they had skirts with elastic in… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Heirloom Afghan Pattern PDF
This crochet pattern PDF download for an heirloom-worthy afghan is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop – half price for one week only, slashed from $7. Continue reading
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1940s Summer Fashion Inspiration
I happened across this picture on Pinterest the other day and loved it. It encapsulates everything I like best about 1940s styles done right. This is quintessential classy vintage summer fashion. A simple but stylish dress, face-framing but off the neck… Continue reading
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1940s Blue Striped Dress
Some time ago I got two colors of the same print of cotton. I liked the blue one best, so I used the pink one first to make sure I could do a good job with matching stripes before I… Continue reading
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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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