By Andrea I know, I know. I say 70s fashion, and I am sure many of you conjure up images of polyester leisure suits and disco wear. However, there were actually a lot of cute and wearable looks to come out of the 70s, and I’ve found some great patterns…
By Andrea For this week’s Retro Pattern Review, I’ve got for you Simplicity 3296, which I picked up as part of my big garage sale pattern haul this past summer. This pattern dates to the mid-50s As Ella has suddenly developed a love for all things pink and pouffy skirts,…
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 Sara In AZ What cool kitsch is up for sale on eBay this week? Well why don’t you come take a shopping trip with me and we’ll find out! First up this lovely set of Vintage Pink Kitchen Canisters from seller ellen-kjo. I SUPER LOVE this Vintage Ballerina Chalkware offered…
By Sara in AZ There’s some really cool stuff for sale on eBay this week y’all, check it out! First up, these Vintage Turner Prints from seller gas-and-car-man. I just LOVE that Flamingo! I think these Vintage Don Ho Glasses from My Nifty Thrifty are super cool! Oh gosh, I…
By Andrea Today we’re going to take a trip back to the crafting world of 1955 – with some excerpts from the McCall’s Needlework Annual! You can click on any of these pictures for a larger view. First off, before we get to some of the projects – this is…
By Andrea Before we get to finishing the skirt, I must ask for your votes! I entered the BurdaStyle Vintage Modern Design Challenge, and need all the votes I can get! Please check out my entry, and click the pink vote button! Thanks! We’re on the home stretch for our…
By Andrea How’s everyone’s sewalong projects coming along? I don’t know about you, but working on this skirt is really getting me super excited for the Mad Men premiere on the 25th! Two weeks ago, we completed our skirt fronts. Today, we’re going to work on the skirt back (Unit 2…
By Andrea Hello Everyone! I am back again with the next installment of our Mad Men sewalong! Is everyone ready to start sewing?? Last time I left you with a bunch of pieces cut out and ready to go: If you’re using the same pattern as me, and taken a peek at…
By Andrea Happy Valentine’s Day! Is everyone ready to start sewing? It’s time to start our Mad Men sewalong! For a reminder about the dress and pattern we’re using, see my previous post here. However, if there’s another pattern that tickles your fancy more, or suits your body type better, feel…
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