by Andrea I am so behind on my Christmas prep this year! I’ve got all of my gifts bought, but I don’t have a single decoration up in my house yet. However, I dug out my McCall’s Needlework mag from Fall/Winter 1955-56 today, and came across some cute ideas –…
By Sara In AZ Hey y’all, check out all of the cool stuff up for sale on eBay right now! First up, check out this Vintage 1950s Magazine/Toiletry Metal Stand from seller jipjoint. So cool! Isn’t this Vintage Orange and Yellow Owl Napkin Holder from seller santosandcharlie, just the most…
By Andrea Let’s face it – back in the day, people were a lot smaller on average. And, as such, most vintage sewing patterns that you’ll find can be pretty small. Although I can grade patterns bigger, sometimes I just don’t feel like it, and I know there’s a lot…
By Andrea I am a big time pattern collector (some might say that my collection borders on a hoard, hah!) Combine that with my love of vintage, and you get someone who is a sucker for vintage patterns. I was trying to impart some organization to my patterns the other…
By Andrea Two weeks ago, at the end of Part 1 of this tute, I left you with a couple of pieces which are to be the waistband/tie of your apron, the main panel of your apron, and a loooong strip of ruffle. Well, I am back, to help you…
By RetroRuth Just thought I would post some more awesome retro photos taken by the Wonderful Kathryn of Studio Grandbois. Planning the Mid-Century Menu. Dress – Tiki pattern in green and brown, 1950’s. Vintage, from my collection Apron – Yellow swiss dot with fun pocket. Vintage, from my collection. “Sour…
by RetroRuth So! I love vintage apron patterns. I am pretty sure everyone who loves vintage does. I mean, what could be more wholesome than Mom in an apron, right? So, when I am feeling uninspired, I flip through some of my pattern collection and just enjoy the prettiness. I…
By RetroRuth I am actually working on a vintage crafty project. I know! I am shocked too! Anyway, my friend Kathryn and I have started working on an apron from this fun, drool-worthy pattern. This pattern envelope has seen better days, but the pieces inside still work juuuuuuust fine. We are…
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