Sewing
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Classic 1930s: Colorful Plaid Dress
I made and photographed this dress back in September – here it finally is on the blog! I’ve made this pattern at least 3 times previously and have loved it as it’s a rare 1930s pattern that fits me well.… Continue reading
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Novelty 1940s Wrap House Dress
I’ve finished up this dress and it’s currently for sale in my Etsy shop – but I had to share it here too since it was such an unusual pattern. It’s a mail order pattern from the 1940s, back when… Continue reading
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Quilt & 1940s Dress in Flower Market Fabric
I’ve been so looking forward to sewing with this new Elea Lutz fabric line by Poppie Cotton! It has so many good colors and prints, in my favorite vintage style. I knew I wanted to make a dress in one… Continue reading
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1950s Dream Rose Dress
When I was buying stock for my vintage sewing shop The Timely Tailor, I came across this gorgeous large rose repro print in two different colors. It was from Australia and hard to find in the USA, but incredibly gorgeous… Continue reading
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1950s Adjustable Dress – Tulip Version
I've wanted to make a dress in this print ever since it came out in the collection Rosemary Cottage! I stalked it for over a year until it started to go on clearance, when I snagged some yardage in several… Continue reading
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3 Vintage Aprons and a Quilt in Rosy Cheeks Fabric
I'm delighted to finally arrive at my day for the Rosy Cheeks fabric tour – there have been so many pretty projects displayed already, and I've been anticipating sewing with this fabric collection since I first saw it on the… Continue reading
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Special Matching Outfits with Pink 1950s Cotton
This was a very fun impromptu project! My grandma is visiting from across the country, and she brought with her almost 6 yards of this cute pink 1950s fabric for me. I promptly decided to quickly make up matching outfits… Continue reading
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Easter Blouse & Patchwork Quilt with Elise by Poppie Cotton
My favorite style of Americana fabric collections is one that includes some nontypical colors like aqua or pink. This newly released collection by Poppie Cotton ticks all those boxes, but has a great red, white, and blue selection too if… Continue reading
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Blog Stop for Wildwood Dwellings: Girl’s Dress and Patchwork Pillow
It's my day on the Wildwood Dwellings blog tour! This lovely, whimsical collection by Poppie Cotton has the cutest woodland creatures (especially the California quail which are my favorite!) and various floral prints. I made two projects with my fabric… Continue reading
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1960s Seersucker Maternity Dress
I made this a little while ago, to help me get through the last stages of pregnancy with something that would fit. I didn't get around to photographing it until recently, but here it is – my last maternity make… Continue reading
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