1950s
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Styling Some New Crochet Patterns
Three new crochet patterns were added to my Etsy shop this week. There was the Pin-up Neckwarmer, which is a scarf and 2 kinds of pins and can be worn multiple ways. The Heather Bloom Neckwarmer is simple, but… Continue reading
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A Conglomeration Outfit and a New Hat
Recently when I went through my hats, I found some I'd forgotten about. One of those was this lovely smoky blue 1950s flowered hat, which I found at an antique store years ago, brought home, and never wore as far… Continue reading
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2017 Sewing Recap
I always enjoy looking at a roundup of my year's projects. It helps to get an overview when everything is in one place instead of scattered out over weeks and months. I can spot gaps or trends more easily,… Continue reading
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Made for Christmas: 1950s Raspberry Gingham
I avoided the tempting novelty holiday prints this year to make a dress suitable for Christmas but not unseasonal to wear during the rest of the winter. I made it the week before Christmas and it came together quickly,… Continue reading
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Christmas Party Dress – 1950s Cocktail
This was a somewhat last minute project, mostly because I procrastinated in buying the vibrant taffeta for the skirt. We were planning to attend a Christmas part mid-December, and I had nothing formal to wear that I could also nurse… Continue reading
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1950s Plaid Housedress
My 2nd project from my to do list was made quite a while ago now but I haven't been able to take photos before now. Incidentally, my mother's new 1950s kitchen full of vintage furniture makes a fun backdrop for… 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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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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Modeled: 1950s Polka Dot Ensemble
Last month I posted about the blue polka dot skirt I refashioned, and the 1950s blouse I made to match using the trimmings of the skirt for contrast. The process photos were just mannequin photos, but I since have had… Continue reading
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