Sewing
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My Blue Striped Pre-Rationing Dress
After plowing through a few semi-difficult sewing projects, I wanted something easy and quick. I also felt like I should be making a dent in the trial versions of some of the outfits I have lined up to make for… Continue reading
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The Polka Dot Project – 1950s Dress
Continuing to work on what I call my Polka Dot Project – adding polka dots to my wardrobe – I have been enjoying so much this versatile print. I used larger dots on a heavy fabric for my 1940s skirt,… Continue reading
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The Polka Dot Project – New Look Dress
The newest contribution to my Polka Dot Project – adding polka dots to my wardrobe – is also one of my new favorite sewing achievements. I had made another version of this dress, and loved the fit – the… Continue reading
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The Polka Dot Project – 1940s Skirt
Recently I have become enamored with polka dots…and I realized I had a deficit of that charming, oh-so-vintage print in my wardrobe! So I promptly bought a variety of polka dot fabric, and am starting what I call the Polka… Continue reading
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Green Dress and Kooky Hat
Recently while stopping at the same vintage clothing shop where I got my wide-brimmed brown hat worn in the Traveling Dress post, I found another hat I had to add to my collection (especially, or perhaps only, because it was… Continue reading
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Color Recipes for Spring Contest – 1940s Navy & Wheat Outfit
Several weeks ago Emily of Emily's Vintage Visions posted a really neat 1939 article describing popular and fashionable color combinations of that era for spring. Meanwhile describing the most delectable outfits and accessories! Inspired by the article, she is hosting… Continue reading
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My Easter Dress
I always try to have or make a new dress for Easter Sunday each year – and always pair it with a big hat! Starting then officially I add white and ivory shoes and hats, and light colored lace and… Continue reading
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Floral Cotton Mood
As I mentioned in my brown wool coat post, I am in the mood for sewing with cottons – floral cottons – retro prints – spring colors! I have a lovely stash – somewhat teetering – of such fabric that… Continue reading
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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
