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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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Item of the Week – Vintage 1950s Dress Sewing Pattern
This lovely vintage sewing pattern is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $7. 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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Item of the Week – Teal Crocheted Earrings
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop is this pair of crocheted earrings in teal and silver, half price for one week only – slashed from $7. Continue reading
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Vintage 4th of July
Since it is almost Independence Day, here's a roundup of vintage posters and ads, mostly from the 1940s, gleaned from Pinterest for you to enjoy. And one not so vintage image… Happy Independence Day! Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Crochet Pattern for Lace Shoulderette
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop is the crochet pattern download to make this lace shoulderette. Half price for one week only – slashed from $4. 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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Item of the Week – Coral Flower Pendant
This dainty flower pendant is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $6. 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







