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Sewing Inspiration and Some Randomness
I have been far too busy this week to write up a proper detailed blog post, and since I've posted all the projects I have currently photographed, I would have had to find something else to write about anyway. But… Continue reading
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1930s 2 piece Yellow Cherries Dress
This was a very unusual sewing project for me because I never wear yellow! Yet this fabric was too cute to resist, and I actually don't mind how it looks on me, so I guess being adventurous with color is… Continue reading
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Traveling 1930s Style
A few weeks ago, we took a short road trip a few hours north. The strip of highway we traveled is one of my favorites and I never get tired of its incredible, varied beauty. We pulled over for a… Continue reading
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1940s Blue Sailor Dress
When I recently acquired 3 yards of this baby blue cotton, the random little white triangles in the print reminded me of ship's flags, which naturally led me to think about sailor style dresses. There are a lot of variations… Continue reading
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World War 2 Era Green and Pink House Dress
My second spring project since digging out the cottons was this 1940s house dress. It was a very quick project since it was so simple – I chose a basic pattern to allow the cute print to shine. I… Continue reading
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Yellow Dot 1970s does 1940s Dress
This dress was a favorite of my mother-in-law's when she was young, and a while ago she gifted it to me. It is so cute! Of course, I always am a sucker for polka dots. Despite the fact that I… Continue reading
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Blue Floral 1950s Dress for Easter
Ahhh, but it was nice to cut out and sew my first floral cotton project this spring! This was a major stash busting project. I had gotten several yards of this fabric many years ago when I first started… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – 1950s Beaded Earrings
These lovely brown beaded earrings are Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $7. Continue reading
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Talking About Quilting Cotton
Since it's spring, Easter is approaching, and floral fabric is calling, let's chat for a bit about quilter's cotton, which is both loved and hated by seamstresses! Granted, it's not suitable for a lot of apparel. And yes, it… Continue reading
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Navy Plaid 1950s Dress
February was not very productive for me. I started on this dress but didn't get it finished – not even a 1 project month! So far March has been much better; besides finishing this one, I've completed another, and have… Continue reading
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