joysinstitches
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Sewing a Swing Dance Dress – Part One – The First Version
We decided to have a little informal party with some friends. I had about 1 1/2 weeks' notice, and since it is to be a swing dance and we all love to dress in costume, I decided this was a… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Dusky Violet Needlefelted Earrings
These pretty feminine mixed-media earrings are half price for one week only in my Etsy shop – slashed from $9. Continue reading
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February Tutorial – How to Make a Vintage Fur Stole into a Boa
I enjoy recycling once-loved items and preserving the past. So when I found my interest this winter drawn to furs like my Lilli Ann coat, I was soon browsing Pinterest for pictures and inspiration for types of furs, both faux… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Button Scrapbook Bracelet
This lacy dark green crocheted cuff bracelet scattered with unique vintage buttons is Item of the Week, half price in my Etsy shop for one week only – slashed from $10. Continue reading
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The Lilli Ann Fur Coat
Last week I posted about my almost-Lilli-Ann jacket (scroll down to see the post), a find at a thrift store which reminded me of a certain designer's 1940s and 1950s garments. Now it's time to give a a blog airing… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – 1950s Earrings
These lovely silver and blue moonstone pierced 1950s 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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My Modern Meets Vintage Almost-Lilli-Ann Jacket
I just love it when I find modern clothing, with their washability and integrity of non-disintegrated fabric and thread, that fits right into a past era if you accessorize it or pair it right. Recently I found this jacket at… Continue reading
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Why I Like Thrift Stores…the White Coat
This gorgeous 1960s vintage coat was my latest special vintage find at a favorite thrift store. It has fabulous shape and real fur cuffs and a unique collar. I love it! Sure, it has moth spots several places, and some… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Infinity Cowl with Bracelet
This unique crocheted infinity cowl with a slidable bracelet, in a comfy yarn, is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $18. Continue reading
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January Tutorial – How to Make a Pashmina Shawl into a 1930s Evening Wrap
My apologies for a week's delay of this tutorial! But it was fairly labor-intensive and I simply couldn't squeeze the time for it among the self-imposed deadline of sewing for an event. Here it is now! A while… Continue reading
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