joysinstitches
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1940s Black-and-Raspberry Peplum Dress
My first project in 2017 was a fun and simple one. I badly needed some winter-appropriate additions to my wardrobe, so as soon as the holidays were over I got out some black and raspberry gingham rayon and a pattern from… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Turquoise and Pearl Earrings
These fun, colorful 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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The Verity Vintage Wedding Dress, Part Three – The Finishing Touches
After various delays, here's the final installment chronicling the adventure of making my wedding dress! (Read part one and part two.) I toyed with the idea of draping the skirt somehow, over an underskirt of the lace, but couldn't come… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Raspberry Lace Vest
This lovely cotton crocheted vest is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $30. Continue reading
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Crochet World Interview
Crochet and vintage go hand in hand around here… I was recently interviewed for the Crochet World blog, after having an Art Deco style design in the latest issue. Check out the interview here! ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Continue reading
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Item of the Week – 1950s Skirt Pattern
This 1950s skirt pattern is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $6. Continue reading
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2016 Sewing Recap
I didn't really have any sewing goals for the year, but just sewed what I needed to or felt like making, so it's interesting to see the variety of things I actually completed, and which ones ended up being… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Vintage Children’s Book
This vintage illustrated hardcover children's book is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, which means it half price for one week only – slashed from $10. Continue reading
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Walking Through the Wedding
After various delays, finally here are the proper photos from my wedding day! The snapshots I put up shortly after the wedding only captured a few glimpses of the day. Time to share all about the event, which is certainly one… Continue reading
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2 New Listings & Item of the Week – Vintage Pajama Pattern for Boys
This vintage sewing pattern is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, at half price for one week only – slashed from $6. Plus, check out two exciting brand new listings! 1940s Navy Blue Suede Slingback Pumps, size… Continue reading
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