joysinstitches
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Talking About 1940s Sweaters…
One of my favorite ways to dress up in vintage style for everyday is to incorporate sweaters during the cooler months. Sweaters with 1940s styling are easily found in thrift stores and are generally very comfortable to wear for everyday since they… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Vintage 1940s Dress Sewing Pattern
This vintage sewing pattern for a 1940s dress, rare large size 18, is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $9. Continue reading
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March Tutorial – Sew A Cummerbund Style Belt
I've always loved the pleated, wide cummerbund belts so common on formal wear and little girls' dresses. Recently when sewing a dress for a special occasion (check back next week for photos!) I was wishing to spice up the normal… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Crochet Pattern for Art Deco Dresser Scarf
With a diamond pattern that is perfect for Art Deco or vintage decor, make your own dresser scarf or table runner. This crochet pattern pdf is half price in my Etsy shop for one week – slashed from $3. Continue reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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