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Item of the Week – Lot of 3 Vintage Patterns
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop is this lot of 3 vintage sewing patterns, marked down to half price for one week only – slashed from $11. Continue reading
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1940s Pink Striped Dress
One of my new favorite projects turned out to be my first try at matching stripes! I had this piece of striped fabric in my stash for a while now, but never felt confident enough to tackle matching stripes… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Crochet Pattern for Lace Scarf and Belt
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop is the pattern PDF to make this crocheted lace scarf and belt set. Half price for one week only – slashed from $4. Continue reading
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New Etsy Listings – and a Special Coupon
Recently I added some brand new listings to my Etsy shop. Of course, these include vintage patterns… Lot of two 1960s patterns, size 16 and 16 1/2. Girl's blouse pattern Lot of two 1960s patterns, size 16 and… Continue reading
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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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