Sewing
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A Different 1940s Rayon Dress
I was trying to get a few last winter projects off my list – or rather, one last winter project and then turn to some transitional outfits. This dress was from a new pattern that I liked the style lines… Continue reading
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1950s Valentine’s Dress
My first dress made in 2020 was a fun one. I hadn't done any garment sewing at all for over a month, so I enjoyed getting back to it in February, when I decided to make a dress to wear… Continue reading
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Sewing Recap for 2019
It's that time of year again…time to round up all my makes from the past year so I can see them all in one place. I like doing this so I can see repetition or continuity, spot gaps or trends,… Continue reading
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1950s Silver Embroidered Dress
Time for documenting one last sewing project from 2019! I actually made this dress back in October for a wedding, but it was also the perfect holiday dress for Christmas Eve this year as well. I had a roll… Continue reading
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A 1930s Christmas Dress
Merry 3rd day of Christmas! Christmas is far from over at our house on the 27th so it's still quite season-appropriate to post about the dress I made for Christmas Day this year. Last year I made a festive… Continue reading
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1930s Purple Wool Jacket
During the summer I thrifted a piece of gray faux fur that I really liked – I'm picky about faux fur, but this one felt quite realistic instead of like plastic fuzz, and was a low, textured pile in a… Continue reading
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A 1940s Color Block Thanksgiving Dress
This 1930s reproduction cotton is long out of print and hard to find, but I loved it so much I tracked down a few yards. The trouble is…it's orange! I knew if it was going to work for me, it… Continue reading
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A New Type of Finished Sewing Project
I used to hate sewing. Once I finally learned to like it, I hated being precise. Then, I gradually found enjoyment in being (at least mostly) precise, but said for sure I would never take up quilting! shudder Ahem. Well,… Continue reading
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1950s Three-Piece Suit, Two Ways
This outfit I made back in September to wear to my brother's wedding, and only recently finally got pictures of it. I found the mallard blue cotton online at a cheap price per yard, and loved the color and drape… Continue reading
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1950s Floral Flair Dress
I did not intend posting about two blue dresses in a row, but judging from the amount of blue in my stash it's likely to happen more than once, and at least they are quite different in styles and shades!… Continue reading