Sewing
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The Brown Wool Coat
Last week I posted about my reversible 1940s coat. I mentioned that it was actually the trial run, to get all the kinks out of the pattern, for a fancier version in wool. This week I'm sharing the wool version… Continue reading
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The Reversible 1940s Coat
On the first day we have had in months on which I did not need a coat, I found time to dress up to show you one of my latest sewing projects – a 1940s reversible coat. The original pattern was… Continue reading
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Sewing a Swing Dance Dress – Part Two – The Final Version
Last week I posted about the first version of my latest sewing project, which was a dress from a 1941 pattern intended for a small costume party with friends. The trial version was done in gray cotton. After studying… Continue reading
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Sewing a Swing Dance Dress – Part One – The First Version
We decided to have a little informal party with some friends. I had about 1 1/2 weeks' notice, and since it is to be a swing dance and we all love to dress in costume, I decided this was a… Continue reading
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My Modern Meets Vintage Almost-Lilli-Ann Jacket
I just love it when I find modern clothing, with their washability and integrity of non-disintegrated fabric and thread, that fits right into a past era if you accessorize it or pair it right. Recently I found this jacket at… 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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My 1950s Butterick Work Apron
I have several pinafores, most of which are well-stained with grease and tomato sauce by now, but none that cover my dress adequately for messy work, like whipping cream on Sunday mornings. So when I found Butterick 5744 pattern from… 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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