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  • Gray 1930s Dress and Accessories

    I finally pulled out and made up a piece of fabric that has been in my stash from back when I first started making vintage clothing and found the print on the Red Tag rack at JoAnn. I like it… Continue reading

  • Item of the Week – Easter Egg Earrings

    Just in time for Easter! These cute earrings are Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $7. Continue reading

  • 1930s Separates

    So far this year has been the year of sewing 1930s patterns. I guess to make up for the one or two I have made so far, I've been sewing almost exclusively 1930s things since 2016 turned the corner, with a few… Continue reading

  • Item of the Week – Crocheted Collar

    This crochet collar in pastel shades is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, 50% off for one week only – slashed from $9. Continue reading

  • 1940s Poppy Print Dress

    I actually made this dress last summer, and only just now got pictures of it. It was the final version of the same pattern that was used for my 1940s polka dot dress, only with a different sleeve option.  … Continue reading

  • Item of the Week – Aqua Cowl with Bracelet

    This soft crocheted lace neck warmer, with a slidable bracelet for different ways of styling, is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop. Perfect for spring wear, it's half price for one week only – slashed from $16. Continue reading

  • Teal Rayon 1930s Dress

    My latest sewing project was a late 1930s dress, in a vibrant shade of teal rayon. (Like the mountains in the background? Me too! But my snowy background is going to disappear in the next few weeks, probably. Spring is… Continue reading

  • April 1950

    Due to a hectic last week or so, a bout of the flu galloping around the family, and one of my thankfully rare creativity blank spells, there will not be a tutorial this month. Hopefully we'll get that back on track. But… Continue reading

  • Item of the Week – Scarf Pattern Download

    Make this crocheted spiderweb lace scarf and holder for half price this week only. The pattern PDF is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, slashed from $3. Continue reading

  • 1950s Three Piece Outfit, Part Two

    Last week I posted about my navy 1950s suit, where I showed you my new jacket and matching narrow skirt. Today I'd like to show you the other half of this ensemble. How pleased I was to find that three… Continue reading