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McCalls printed pattern 4597 from 1958

Here’s a dressmaking project from vintage McCalls printed pattern 4597 from 1958. First and foremost on the schedule this week is making a dress from this pattern for my daughter…. Continue Reading

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Thrifted Vintage Skiwear

Thrifted vintage skiwear is where it’s at in affordability and street cred within the local scene. Where we live, November is the time of year to start thinking about snow…. Continue Reading

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A vintage dress for Homecoming

My daughter picked out this pattern from my collection for her homecoming dress, just fine as I’ve been interested in giving it a try. Blue taffeta for the fabric, pretty easy to work with and washable too. The tough part- getting those scallops to work and lay flat with no puckers when all is turned […]