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McCalls 4597 Vintage Dress

The first fitting of the McCalls 4597 vintage dress pattern… following the bust, waist, hips measurements instead of the sizing on the pattern turned out to be a good way… Continue Reading

1980s high school dance pictures
fashion, humor, sewing

1980’s High School Dance Pictures

Thought I’d share a few treasured 1980’s high school dance pictures. I once heard it said the my generation, Generation X, is the generation that thinks they are cooler than… Continue Reading

vintage pattern sewing guide
fabric, fashion, projects, sewing, vintage

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