In reminiscence of the slip-dresses of my teen years, I acquired a new copy of one of the patterns I had used when I was younger (McCall’s 7989) and made myself a new one out of the most colorfully…
Not yet, should have clicked order a few days sooner, so waiting for the postman still.
Another project using fabric from my stash. I had a retro-themed party to go to, so I made myself a quintessential 1960’s dress based on Butterick 5748 (a retro re-issue pattern). It also works for…
Bias cut skirt with elastic waistband. Based on out-of-print Butterick 3654 and worn for an anniversary weekend trip. Blogged here…
Self-drafted circle skirt with a squirrel applique. Worn with a blouse made by my grandma and worn by my mom in the 1960’s. More info on my blog…
Ohh. Those are fun shorts.
That dress is beautiful on you and the fabric is awesome.
Cake Patterns Pavlova Separates in vintage and stashed fabrics. Blogged here
The new Cake Patterns Pavlova. The top is a textured poly jersey and the skirt is faux leather. Details on what I did to make my fabric work with this pattern on my blog…
Very pretty.
This is absolutely gorgeous. Amazing that a suit could be so ladylike and glamorous.
The 4/2013 issue of Burda Style had just the pattern I needed to complete my daughter’s ensemble so she could be an art gallery security guard during a school project. Blogged here…
Boy’s lined jacket with notched lapel collar and welt pockets with flaps. Based on Burda 9781. Blogged here…
Very cute dress. I like the serious fabric choice paired with the twirly skirt and bow belt.
Started with a classy vintage pattern (Advance 7831) and ended up with something fluffy, puffy, and perfectly pink. Blogged here…
Absolutely lovely.
Robe for my husband. Blogged (and modeled) here
Great choice of fabric for the shorts.
I actually squealed a little when I saw Adele’s dress. Loved the crazy floral print and the stiff…
Those are seriously fun pants. I think they want to go out, not just stay at home lounging.
Vintage (1960’s?) pattern for dress. Finally got around to finding the perfect use for this fabric I’ve been holding onto for nearly 10 years. More on my blog…
Based on a Vintage pattern, Simplicity 7147, printed in 1967. More on my blog
I love this. Dressy without being over-dressy, and the buttons are just such a nice touch.
Very nice. I love your fabric choice.
1940’s for women’s suits and 1950’s for dresses. I love the femininity and the elegance of women’…
Leopard printed corduroy skirt. Pattern is Simplicity 5914. More info and pics on my blog
LOVE the printed tunic pattern. I have this issue of the magazine and have plans to make up one i…
It speaks a restrained sort of elegance. Just the thing for stealing the heart of a mysterious, t…
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