joysinstitches
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Item of the Week – Crochet Pattern for Lace Shoulderette
This pdf crochet pattern download for an elegant lace shoulderette is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $4. Make your own chilly weather wrap now – this shawl stays in… Continue reading
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Another Outing for My 1940s Suit
I know you've already seen pictures of my 1940s jacket and the plaid suit skirt I made to coordinate. But this time I changed around the accessories a little to create an outfit for entry in Vintage Vision's fall photo… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Burgundy Suede Heels
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop is this pair of lovely vintage burgundy suede and leather heels size 8 or 8.5, at half price for one week only – slashed from $17. Continue reading
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The Lounge Robe
Most of my sewing projects end up not being terribly practical. I wear them a few times a year. But this robe definitely is practical, filling a need, and is a much used part of my wardrobe. I needed… Continue reading
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Why I Like Thrift Stores…The 1950s Style Skirt
While in Georgia recently, I did a little thrift shopping. Apparently ladies in the south wear skirts more commonly than around here, because there were lots of beautiful ones in the shops – and two of them found their way… Continue reading
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Item of the Week & New Listings
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop is this pair of lovely 1950s earrings, half price for one week only – slashed from $7. Also, check out new listings in my shop! I have a pretty copy of… Continue reading
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October Tutorial – 10 Minute Dress Shields
It wasn't my intention to bring you two sewing tutorials in a row, but we have been super busy and I needed something simple for this month. Also this is something I've just been experimenting with so I wanted to… Continue reading
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Remembering WWII – Outfits
Last week I posted about the Remembering WWII event I attended in Linden, TN the end of September. I had allotted myself a month to sew costumes for this event, and after some trials and a lot of last minute… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Toddler’s Crochet Pinafore
This so-cute crocheted toddler sized pinafore is half price in my Etsy shop for one week only – slashed from $17. Continue reading
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Remembering WWII – Event
Get prepared for a lengthy post with lots of pictures, folks! Last weekend, Sep 25-26, a few of us spent a marvelous few days at the Remembering WWII reenactment event in Linden, TN. This was an incredible small event… Continue reading
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