Sewing
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Gray Skirt Makeover
This has been a very procrastinated-upon project. I started the makeover several months ago, then left it lay around without being finished for a long time. Finally I buckled down and finished it, and in less than a half-hour it… Continue reading
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1950s Blue Twill Skirt
Supposedly a quick project, this skirt took me 3 weeks to complete. Not because it was difficult, but because it was hard to find time to sew. But at last it is finished, and in a pretty shade of solid… Continue reading
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Smart Style – 1950s Green and Black Dress
Today I want to show you one of my newer sewing projects, which again demonstrates how simple and classy can go hand in hand. After purchasing this pattern, I was intrigued by the plaid version with the front panels… Continue reading
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Easter in July
I know I'm posting this project disgracefully late, and I apologize. I kept waiting for the right opportunity when I could get photos of this dress before it became wrinkled after a day's wear, and finally realized it wasn't likely… Continue reading
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White Linen 1950s Dress
I've had a white dress in mind to make for a long time. A classic white summer dress, no matter in which decade, is such a staple in a vintage wardrobe and I had none. So when I bought this… Continue reading
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Airing Last Summer’s Dress
Last summer I made this 1950s sundress, but never got photos of it on me. Time to remedy that! It's one of those earlier sewing projects, when I had grown a lot in sewing skills but still cut corners… Continue reading
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1930s Blue Print Dress
I picked up 3 yards of this fun print at JoAnn last winter. It reminded me of a 1930s feedsack fabric, and I thought it would be perfect for an everyday dress since it is a dark print. And in… Continue reading
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Plaid 1940s Asymmetrical Dress
One of my projects last year for Linden was a navy blue 1940s cocktail dress. I still haven't gotten pictures of that dress, but I finally got around to taking pictures of the trial dress made first from the same… Continue reading
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Colorful 1950s Picnic Outfit
Today I'm going to show a new project and an old project, combined to make a rather unusual outfit that (I'm hoping) kind of works in a slightly zany way. The blouse was recently finished, as a badly needed… Continue reading
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1930s Spring Afternoon Dress
After making my pink-and-gray plaid 1930s dress, I decided to make the pattern again. This time I used a pinstripe in sea foam and white, and used eyelet for the sleeves and yoke. The result was a very spring-ish… Continue reading
