DIY Vintage Fashion
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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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Learning About 1940s Fashion
Recently I've been watching a lot of Glamour Daze's Youtube video clips from the 1940s, giving authentic beauty and dressing advice for women. Not only are these fascinating from a historical standpoint, they are a dream come true for 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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May Tutorial – How to Make a 1930s Tilt Hat from a Plain Wool Beret
I love hats with lots of style, especially tilt hats from the 1930s and '40s. Unfortunately, most times they are the most expensive to buy because the seller, even if he or she doesn't know what they are worth, think… Continue reading
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Finding Costumes in Your Closet – Part 2 – the 1950s
Last week we talked about the 1940s and classic styles to watch for when buying clothes or looking through your closet to find costumes. This week we'll talk about finding 1950s costumes in your own closet. Now, the early 1950s… Continue reading
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Finding Costumes in Your Closet – Part 1 – the 1940s
If you are on a budget and love vintage costumes, here's the good news – you may already have a costume in your own closet! Find how to put together a vintage 1940s WWII era costume from modern clothing. Watch… 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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March Tutorial – Week Four – How to Make a Retro Skirt from a Twin Sheet
Partly because March is craft month, and partly because of spring air or something that gave me lots of ideas, I'm doing a Tutorial Blast this month, with a new and different tutorial every week instead of just the first… Continue reading
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March Tutorial – Week Two – Dyeing Vintage Accessories
Partly because March is craft month, and partly because of spring air or something that gave me lots of ideas, I'm doing a Tutorial Blast this month, with a new and different tutorial every week instead of just the first… Continue reading
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March Tutorial – Week One – How to Make a Cottage Chic 1950s Gloveholder
Partly because March is craft month, and partly because of spring air or something that gave me lots of ideas, I'm doing a Tutorial Blast this month, with a new and different tutorial every week instead of just the first… Continue reading
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