1950s
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1950s Atomic House Dress
Time to show you a brand new dress and a brand new look! I made this house dress a few weeks ago, another addition to my everyday wardrobe. It was the first time I made this pattern, so it… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – 1950s Skirt Sewing Kit
This vintage sewing kit is complete with everything you need to make your very own 1950s skirt. It is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $20. Continue reading
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Plaid 1950s Slender Dress
I often make a dress without a trial version first, but when the skirt is narrow, I like to do a trial dress before cutting into an expensive fabric to make sure it isn't too tight and I like the… Continue reading
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Early 1950s Classic Blue Dress
This month's tutorial was a pleated belt I created for a dress I made. You could see a bit of the dress in the belt photos, but here is the finished product. It's one of those classic, simple dresses.… Continue reading
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April 1950
Due to a hectic last week or so, a bout of the flu galloping around the family, and one of my thankfully rare creativity blank spells, there will not be a tutorial this month. Hopefully we'll get that back on track. But… Continue reading
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1950s Three Piece Outfit, Part Two
Last week I posted about my navy 1950s suit, where I showed you my new jacket and matching narrow skirt. Today I'd like to show you the other half of this ensemble. How pleased I was to find that three… Continue reading
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1950s Three Piece Outfit, Part One
I had no intention of making another navy blue 1950s suit so soon after my Christmas suit. This one happened by accident. At first I thought it was black but after I cut into it as contrast for a dress… Continue reading
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Sewing Recap for 2015
When 2015 came to a close, I intended to do a sewing recap of my projects during the past year, and am just now getting around to it. It's actually very encouraging! I feel like I have come a long… Continue reading
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1950s Vest and Hat Duo
A tailored vest has been on my list to make for a while, and when I decided to make a trial beret for my Christmas suit, I thought a vest added to it would make a great pair to be worn together… Continue reading
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My 1950s Christmas Suit
This year for Christmas instead of being tempted by some of that gorgeous holiday fabric which can only be worn once a year, I decided to make something else long on my to-do list – something I could get wear out… Continue reading
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