Friday, March 27, 2015

Voices from the Past: Hurry Up, Mother, and Sew This!

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A young woman sent a clear message to her mother when she wrote on the back of this lovely, swanky Advance pattern: You can see her rem...
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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

The Vintage Sewing Pattern Pledge 2015: Update on Project 1

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My first project for the Vintage Sewing Pattern Pledge 2015 has begun! This past weekend I cut a muslin version of the dress and I have to a...
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Monday, March 23, 2015

Miss Lillian's Postcards - Vintage Tweets: Tillie Has a Nice Vacation

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Postcard 33 Sender : Tillie Addressee : Miss Lillian Maguire, 1902 G" Terry Ave, Seattle, Wash. Postmark : St Louis MO Date : Jul...
Thursday, March 19, 2015

Pattern of the Week: Another Smocked Frock from the 1920s

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My pattern of the week features this wonderful pattern from the 1920s for a girl's frock (size 10) that is structured with honeycomb smo...
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Monday, March 9, 2015

Miss Lillian's Postcards - Vintage Tweets: Stella Says Hello

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Postcard 32 Sender: Stella Addressee: Miss Lillian Maguire, 1902 G Terry Ave, Seattle, Wash. c/o Mr. A. Mueller Postmark: St Louis M...
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Saturday, March 7, 2015

Home Sewing Tips from the 1920s: The Popular New Jumper Dress!

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Well this tip is an historical eye-opener! The jumper (as we know it in the USA) is a hot couture item, and I must admit that a drop-waist j...
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Friday, March 6, 2015

Pattern of the Week: Sizzling Summer Style from 1951

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I am a bit late, but not too late, to post my pattern of the week! This week's eyesome pattern is from 1951 and Woman's Day magazin...
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