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My Bold Plaid 1930s Thanksgiving Dress
This dress is not exactly on my to do list, but since I mentioned there that I would like to do this pattern in plaid with the side panels on the bias, it's not exactly off my list either! So… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Vintage 1950s Beaded Earrings
These beaded round 1950s 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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Red 1940s Style Sweater Refashion
Last winter I kept wishing I had a nice red sweater to wear – it would have coordinated with so many outfits. This summer I picked one up at an online thrift store. I chose it because it was cotton,… Continue reading
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1930s Caramel Dress Revisited
You've already seen this dress, though this time it fits differently without a giant baby bump underneath! But because the autumn colors were so lovely, and it was a beautiful day, and I was pleased with my ensemble for… Continue reading
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Interview with Timeless Trinkets
Way back in 2012, not long after I joined the Etsy community, I stumbled on an Etsy shop that sold the most beautiful jewelry featuring vintage and antique buttons. Since my first purchase, I've been back again and again for… Continue reading
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Vintage Hat Purge
I recently did a hat purge, going through all the stacks of hat boxes in my bedroom and culling out the ones I don't like on me but have been hoarding because they are so cute…or the ones that aren't… Continue reading
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Gray and Coral Print 1930s Dress
I finally got pictures and can share my first sewing project since the baby arrived! It took closer to 3 weeks to complete, rather than the 3-4 days I was used to when I could sew at leisure instead of… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – 1950s White Halo Wedding Hat
This lovely 1950s white hat perfect for weddings, is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $15. Continue reading
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Late 1930s Maternity Dress Revisited
My 4th of July maternity dress this summer proved to by my favorite maternity dress. It was comfortable and more flattering than other patterns I tried. I was curious, however, to see how well it would work after pregnancy, since… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – French Country Blues Bracelet
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop this week is this cute crocheted bracelet in French country blues, at half price sale for one week only. Slashed from $10. Continue reading







