1950s
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Tutorial: Make a Vintage Style Double Strand Faux Pearl Necklace
Ever had a hard time finding exactly the right color and length of pearls to wear with your vintage outfits? (Or anytime, for that matter.) Today I am going to show you how to make a double strand of pearls,… Continue reading
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Makeover – 1950s Polka Dot Outfit
One of my earlier sewing projects was a full-skirted 1950s sundress. While it had the usual issues of my early makes – bad fit and poor structure – I still love the fabric and the dress was kind of cute… Continue reading
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Simple Black 1950s Dress 3 Ways
I've heard a lot about how handy it is to have a simple black dress that can be versatile and accessorized so many ways, so when I got some nice black rayon a while ago I decided to save it… Continue reading
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Blue Floral 1950s Dress for Easter
Ahhh, but it was nice to cut out and sew my first floral cotton project this spring! This was a major stash busting project. I had gotten several yards of this fabric many years ago when I first started… Continue reading
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Navy Plaid 1950s Dress
February was not very productive for me. I started on this dress but didn't get it finished – not even a 1 project month! So far March has been much better; besides finishing this one, I've completed another, and have… Continue reading
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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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