By Betty Crafter We’re cleaning out the garage here at Casa Crafter and that means getting sidetracked by the GOBS of vintage craft magazines I have stashed away. Most recently I started flipping through Women’s Day Knit and Stitch magazine and actually found several things that are right up my…
When I first picked up Gifts You Can Sew from 1942, I was expecting a treasure trove of hilarious monstrosities you wouldn’t want to gift to your worst enemy, based on the…the…sweet mother, what is that thing she’s making there on the cover anyway?? And it is definitely true that…
By Andrea I guess I am a kid at heart, as I still love toys, especially vintage ones. My kids have enjoyed many classic toys, and I also think they can make fun display pieces in the home. Here’s some interesting mid-century ones I came across on Etsy! First off,…
By Andrea We’re delving into another issue of McCall’s Needlework and Crafts this Friday – this particular issue is the Fall/Winter 1961-62 issue. While I was taking a look at it, this article on “Seven Magic Rooms You Can Create” caught my eye … First off, we have this girl’s…
by Betty Crafter I decided it’s high time for another “Craft Along with Betty” segment! This time I’m making something out of 1972′s Better Homes and Gardens Gifts To Make Yourself. I’m itching to make one of these felt beanbag animals. I had a hard time deciding between the purple…
By Andrea So who else is eagerly anticipating Mad Men’s two hour premiere on April 7th? I know I definitely am! Mad Men last left off in 1966, however since they usually jump ahead a bit in time, I am speculating they’ll pick up in 1967. (Disclaimer: no spoiler intended…
By Andrea The first of the spring antique shows was on here this past weekend, and I thought I would show you what I found! I cannot pass up vintage barkcloth, especially when it’s reasonably priced. These pieces were only $5 each, and they are fairly decent sizes. This one…
This week I happened upon what our friend Pam over at Retro Renovation would call a crafting “woddity” – in other words, a wonderful oddity! I present to you – the Sewette! It’s a tiny little finger sewing machine! It comes with two bobbins and instructions. I haven’t yet had…
By Andrea Last week, I left you with a post showing my decision making process for a dress, that led to my daughter selecting Butterick 5209. This pattern is not an original vintage pattern, but is instead on of Butterick’s reproduction patterns. This pattern is currently still in print, so…
By RetroRuth Don’t be confused. Yes, this is RetroRuth and not Andrea or Betty, and yes, I am posting about sewing! This weekend I moved part of my huuuuuuge vintage pattern collection and reorganized it, and while I was doing it I snapped a couple of pictures of my favorites…
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