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Item of the Week – Vintage 1950s Skirt Pattern
This vintage skirt pattern from the 1950s is half price in my Etsy shop for one week only – slashed from $6. Continue reading
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Blue and Tan 1930s Dress
So, this image caught my eye one day recently when scrolling through images on Pinterest. I loved view 2's use of contrast, and instantly realized its similarity to a 1930s pattern already in my stash. My pattern: Of… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Vintage Children’s Book
This vintage children's book is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $10. Continue reading
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The Polka Dot Project – 1950s Cobalt Dress
Despite all the new patterns clamoring to come first in my immediate attention, I actually found time to make another version of my atomic dress - this time in what is possibly the most retro print possible…blue and white polka dots. When… Continue reading
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Leaf Green Late ’30s House Dress
Yet another addition to my new lineup of green garments this spring (funny how I tend to sew in spurts of color and/or era!) is a late '30s/early '40s house dress, in a leaf-green and white large flowered smooth cotton that reminds… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Purple Sparkly Handkerchief Vest
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop is this elegant purple sparkly lace vest, half price for one week only – slashed from $28. Continue reading
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The Bachelor’s Button Bonnet
When I was antique shopping with Gina a few weeks ago, I brought home various goodies. A 1930s pattern, some ruffling which I promptly used in a sewing project, a vintage magazine and some books. Gina learned very quickly that… Continue reading
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Green Rayon 1940s Suit
So, I made up a 1952 pattern and when I was done, it looked more 1940s to me, so that's how I'm styling it. It's been a while since I've done anything 1940s, since lately I've been on a 1930s… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Beaded Brown 1950s Style Earrings
These handmade beaded earrings, made in the style of 1950s bead cluster earrings, are Item of the Week in my Etsy shop – half price for one week only – slashed from $9. Continue reading
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April Tutorial – 1940s Hairstyle with Scarf, Three Ways
After a week's delay because of a crazy schedule (this week hasn't been much better so far!) I finally got the pictures taken for the April tutorial. I'm super excited to share it with you because ever since I wrote… Continue reading
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