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1957 outfit
With the end of the year getting very close, I was keen to try and complete my goal for the Vintage Pattern Pledge after all. And this outfit really helped to achieve that! I found this wide wale...
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Creating a 1930’S Capsule Wardrobe
Last Summer I started creating a 1930’s capsule wardrobe with several different pieces of coordinating fabric. I’ve been adding to the wardrobe this year with separates. Currently, my capsule consists...
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Autumnal Green (Simplicity 5204, Simplicity 7880 and Simplicity 8611)
My most recent outfit is all homemade out of 1970s sewing patterns: the skirt (Simplicity 7880) and blouse (Simplicity 8611) both in a size 8, and the vest (Simplicity 5204) in a teen-sized 11/12....
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Vogue 7331 Shirt and McCall’s 4022 Jean Shorts
I finished my jean shorts, and a button down shirt to go with it using 1950s vintage sewing patterns; Vogue 7331 and McCall’s 4022. These are really practical and wearable, I’ve already worn the...
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My new spring outfit
Hello everyone, since it is so quiet here, I decided to write a short post about my new favourite outfit for spring. The whole look started with the idea of an green outfit inspired by Karlotta Pink’s...
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1930’s Green & Peach Ensemble
Have you ever come across the perfect fabric that goes with another fabric you’ve been waiting to do something with? Well, this darling plaid came into my life and I just had a to make a new outfit...
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December Red – a 1930’s Red Wool Ensemble
This outfit all began the fabric. The print (Asian Art Deco?) from this quilting cotton was irresistible and there was just enough of it (left to purchase) to scrape out a blouse. It seemed so suited...
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Smooth Sailing Sport Togs – My 1940’s Outfit
Pictured here is a 1940’s (or late 1930’s) outfit that I sewed up using the Wearing History Smooth Sailing Sport Togs Shirt and Trousers pattern. After surfing all my hearted patterns on Etsy, I just...
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Vintage Denim (Simplicity 8458 and McCalls 2592)
I’m wearing two new vintage sewing projects in these photos: my peplum top made from the late 1960s/early 1970s pattern McCalls 2592, and a 1950s skirt from reproduction pattern Simplicity 8458....
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Gertie Keyhole Blouse, New Book for Better Sewing
Hello, everyone! Long time since I’ve shared a project on here, but I haven’t been sewing too much lately Anyway, the last thing I worked on was the Gertie Keyhole blouse from the New Book for Better...
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Gingham! (Simplicity 5900)
I’ve been sewing with so much gingham this summer! This particular checked cotton, which I bought on sale in the LA fashion district for 99 cents a yard a few years ago is especially light and...
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Late Summer Muslin (Simplicity 7880 and Simplicity 8356)
This blouse and skirt are both made form 1970s-era patterns, and have become favorites in my summer wardrobe. I made them from unbleached muslin bought on sale at JoAnns fabric stores. They wash...
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Easy 60’s Top (Vintage Butterick 3286)
In my need for more separates in my wardrobe, I went through my pattern stash and found Butterick 3286. This top is a great wardrobe builder This 1960’s pullover sleeveless top features a variety of...
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Summer of Gingham (McCalls 6339)
I just finished my second gingham project of the summer, McCalls 6339 from 1978. I’m pleased with how it turned out. It is comfortable and has some interesting details, like flat-felled princess...
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A 1920’s Blouse Done 3 ways with One Vintage Dress Pattern
As part of my quest to build a “Miss Fisher” wardrobe, I’ve sewed up three little blouses inspired by separates her character wears in different episodes. This post will show you the 3 blouses I have...
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Two Versions of Butterick 4625
I’m learning the benefits of sewing tried-and-true patterns, and Butterick 4625, dating from the 1980s is quickly becoming one of my favorites. I love the fit of the blouse, the shape of the...
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A 1920 Ensemble
This outfit is my foray into the world of the late teens and early 20’s. I used two patterns from Past Patterns, dated to circa 1920, for both my blouse and skirt, while my purse was made from a...
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40s separates
I normally sew big skirted dresses but I got a bee in my bonnet to make some pants for practicality in the cooler months. I have seen many lovely renditions of Simplicity 3688. Since I already had the...
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Two-piece dress based on Simplicity 4906
Hello everyone, This will be my debut on this page. I have been sewing vintage-inspired clothes for some time and recently started using authentic patterns from my favorurite era, 1950s-1960s. My...
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1930s Bishop Sleeve Blouse & Pocket Detail Skirt
Do you ever have an idea in your mind that never really pans out when it comes to your sewing? Yep, that’s exactly what happened here. Both the blouse and skirt were going to be very different to how...
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