Crafts
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Free Pattern for 1940s Style Crochet Double-Ruffle Brooch
As promised, here is the pattern for the 1940s style brooch I designed to wear with the Traveling Dress. Easy and quick, not only did it add the right touch of cream to tie together the look, it also filled in… Continue reading
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August Tutorial – Sew an Easy Retro Apron from a Dishtowel
I wear an apron all the time in the kitchen, and from the grease and stains that eventually covers it, it's evident that I like to wipe my hands on it! What better apron for wiping hands on than a… Continue reading
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June Tutorial – Making Plain Heels into Titanic Era Court Shoes
Vintage shoes from the 1900s-1920s are hard to find in good shape and in modern sizes, so what to do when you want Period shoes for a Titanic or Downton Abbey costume? Shoes from that era were mostly similar in… Continue reading
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April Tutorial – How to Make a 1950s Hat for Spring
Since Easter is this month, which means it's spring hat time, I thought I'd show you how to make a cute 1950s style hat that anyone can make and customize and it fits any head size, using just 3 things.… Continue reading
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February Tutorial – Mixed Media Retro-style Necklace
This month's tutorial departs a little from what I regularly post how-tos about. This necklace is not period correct, but it definitely has a vintage influence, and what is even better is it uses up vintage components which otherwise might… Continue reading
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December Tutorial – Needlefelted Bunting Doll Ornament
The holidays are fast creeping up on us, and it's time to get out the greens, light the Advent candles, and listen to Christmas music. Also, it's a fun time of year to make Christmas ornaments for a tree or… Continue reading
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November Tutorial – Vintage Yo-Yo Shoe Clips in 20 Minutes or Less
I love having little things to spice up my wardrobe occasionally, and how much better can it get than when it costs next to nothing and only takes a few minutes? This month's tutorial shows you how to make the… Continue reading
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Victorian Style Granny Square Ornaments
Feel like crocheting for Christmas? It will soon be time! Read more about where you can get the pattern for these cute granny square ornaments at my other blog. Continue reading
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Make a Refillable Lavender Sachet in 1 Minute
Lavender sachets may have a Victorian connotation, but they really are still quite practical. Used with your clothes, they leave a soft scent instead of a stale stored-too-long smell, and they keep away bugs or other pests from your sheets… Continue reading
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Make Your Own Snap On T-Strap Mary Janes Tutorial
(No, this is not October's tutorial posted early. There's another hairstyle tutorial coming for October. I was so excited about this idea I had to share it as an extra tutorial this month!) I love the look of Mary Jane… Continue reading
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