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  • Easter Dresses 2022

    I had a number of options on my to-do list that were good possibilities for Easter, but since we went on an extended family trip and got home just a week before Easter (plus dealing with sickness that week) I… Continue reading

    Easter Dresses 2022
  • A Spring 1950s Novelty Skirt with Art Gallery Fabrics

    When I got the chance to sew with some of Art Gallery Fabrics new Capri line, I instantly envisioned the lovely scenic print as a 1950s novelty skirt.      Most 1950s novelty skirts let the fabric take the stage,… Continue reading

    A Spring 1950s Novelty Skirt with Art Gallery Fabrics
  • 1930s Dress & Jacket Set

    I have long admired this photos, come across on Pinterest, long ago sold on Etsy. I decided to give a try at recreating it, using. 2 shades of a new basic by Riley Blake Designs called Dapple Dot.   I'm… Continue reading

    1930s Dress & Jacket Set
  • Easy Infant Cheater Puff Quilt Tutorial with Poppie Cotton

    When I saw the adorable panels by Poppie Cotton for their new Hopscotch & Freckles fabric line, I knew immediately I wanted to make a cheater version of a puff quilt.   I chose my favorite color way of the… Continue reading

    Easy Infant Cheater Puff Quilt Tutorial with Poppie Cotton
  • 1950s Striped Blouse for Christmas

    I usually do a recap post of the last year before I post the next year's projects, but I'm making an exception with this one since while it was indeed my first project of 2022, it also was my Christmas… Continue reading

    1950s Striped Blouse for Christmas
  • Easter Parade: 1950s Green Floral Toddler Dress

    Today for my turn in the Riley Blake Designs Easter Parade spotlight, I'm showing you one of the main florals, which I chose to use as a toddler dress for my little girl. Green is such a good color for… Continue reading

    Easter Parade: 1950s Green Floral Toddler Dress
  • 1950s Adjustable Dress for Thanksgiving

    I hadn't done any personal sewing since July, but when I got a fun new vintage pattern from an Instagram seller I wanted to try to make it up right away and see if it would work for maternity, since… Continue reading

    1950s Adjustable Dress for Thanksgiving
  • 1930s Geometric Dress

    Finally catching up on the last of my backlog of blog projects! When I made my Liberty floral dress a while ago, I liked it so much and was intrigued by the design possibilities if I did not make it… Continue reading

  • Quick & Simple Pillowcase Tutorial

    Riley Blake Designs came out with the cutest woodsy kids fabric line this summer called Camp Woodland. I had to snag a few prints to use for my little boy's room. I debated what to do with it, but ended… Continue reading

  • Baby Sailor Dress

    This dress has been long on my list and I realized that with summer coming to a close, I needed to hurry up and make it! So I cut it out Wednesday and put the bodice together, finished it yesterday,… Continue reading