1940s
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The Fabulous Forties: Women’s Suits
While I have never made a perfectly fitting, lined, tailored 1940s suit, I have a huge amount of appreciation for them, and not just because they are work intensive! In sharp contrast to the mostly similar silhouettes of women's suits… Continue reading
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The Glamorous 1940s Red Coat
This project wasn't on my to do list that I posted a while ago, but it should have been. I had this piece of red corduroy slated for a 1940s coat for a long time. It originally was going to… Continue reading
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Red 1940s Style Sweater Refashion
Last winter I kept wishing I had a nice red sweater to wear – it would have coordinated with so many outfits. This summer I picked one up at an online thrift store. I chose it because it was cotton,… Continue reading
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Late 1930s Maternity Dress Revisited
My 4th of July maternity dress this summer proved to by my favorite maternity dress. It was comfortable and more flattering than other patterns I tried. I was curious, however, to see how well it would work after pregnancy, since… Continue reading
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Why I Like Thrift Stores – 1950s Style Jacket
I've had this jacket for a while, and it always gets worn especially in the fall. It had been too big, but now fits me again so I was happy to pull it out and make use of it this… Continue reading
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A Hair Trim
A little while ago, I got my hair trimmed. As always, it felt different afterwards because of how long it had gotten previously, and also because this time I got it cut a little shorter than my previous trim, so… Continue reading
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Vintage Slip with Nursing Alterations
This pattern has been my go-to slip pattern for years. It's so simple. The darts and princess side seams keep it fitted but there's enough ease that it can pull over my head even with a cotton fabric that doesn't… Continue reading
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Sewing Plans & Eagerness
Since Davy's birth, I have been itching to get back to sewing (not that I have a lot of time to sew now…). I sorted through my closet, taking the opportunity both to switch out my summer clothes for fall/winter… Continue reading
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Sewing Inspiration for Fall 2017
I can't express how much I am looking forward to getting back to sewing from non-maternity patterns again. I've collected some lovely fabric over the summer but have had to wait to use it, even though I may be itching… Continue reading
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Green and Black: 1940s Ensemble
I made and posted about this 2 piece dress last spring, so that's not new. What is surprising is that it fit me through 7 months of pregnancy. I had made it a little too big to begin with, then… Continue reading
