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November Tutorial – Show and Tell with a Vintage Sewing Tool
I can't bring you a proper tutorial this month, since we are right in the middle of another move. (Boxes of fabric? And how!) So instead, I'm going to do a Show and Tell with one of my new sewing… Continue reading
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1940s Collegiate
There are many different types of personal styles in the fascinating fashion decade that is the 1940s, from cotton print wrap housedresses to sophisticated shirred dresses, worn with tilt hats and furs. One of the easiest to put together,… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – 1950s Sewing Pattern
This sewing pattern from the 1950s is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week – slashed from $11. Continue reading
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Vintage Goodies
Imagine how thrilled I was that my outfit won first prize in Vintage Visions' fall photo contest! They had quite a list of goodies as prizes for the winner and runner up, and I didn't expect to win, so was… Continue reading
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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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