1950s
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The Polka Dot Project – 1950s Coat Dress
This dress is one reason I wrote last week's post about procrastination. I cut it out over a month ago, then there it sat. I couldn't get the impetus to start it, until I forced myself to sit down and… Continue reading
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2016 Sewing Recap
I didn't really have any sewing goals for the year, but just sewed what I needed to or felt like making, so it's interesting to see the variety of things I actually completed, and which ones ended up being… Continue reading
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Poppy Print Christmas Dress
Ooooh, but it felt so good to get back to sewing! My last sewing project months ago was my wedding dress. Since then I've been far too busy after the wedding with moving and settling in to do any sewing. I… Continue reading
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The Verity Vintage Wedding Dress, Part Two – The Creation
In Part One I talked about the search for the perfect fabric for my wedding dress, and the evolution of pattern ideas until a final direction was decided on. With all the pieces together, it was time to take a deep breath and…start… Continue reading
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The Verity Vintage Wedding Dress, Part One – Ideas and Fabric
When it came to planning a wedding, I did not have the details worked out months in advance like many girls do. When I suddenly realized I realled needed to seriously start thinking about this, I realized I had… Continue reading
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Why I Like Thrift Stores – The Houndstooth Sweater-Blouse
(This post was supposed to be finished last week, but due to a crazy busy weekend, it was delayed until today.) Getting ready for a wedding entails several major shopping trips, where we include visiting some large thrift stores. Some… Continue reading
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And Suddenly…
…Life changes. Maybe you've noticed my blogging has become erratic. Suddenly. Well, there was a reason! Suddenly. That reason was a red-headed young man who came into my life in April and never will leave it, Lord willing. On… Continue reading
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1950s Blue Twill Skirt
Supposedly a quick project, this skirt took me 3 weeks to complete. Not because it was difficult, but because it was hard to find time to sew. But at last it is finished, and in a pretty shade of solid… Continue reading
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Smart Style – 1950s Green and Black Dress
Today I want to show you one of my newer sewing projects, which again demonstrates how simple and classy can go hand in hand. After purchasing this pattern, I was intrigued by the plaid version with the front panels… Continue reading
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Easter in July
I know I'm posting this project disgracefully late, and I apologize. I kept waiting for the right opportunity when I could get photos of this dress before it became wrinkled after a day's wear, and finally realized it wasn't likely… Continue reading
