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sewing, vintage

a collection of vintage sewing patterns

Sewing patterns are one thing I feel no shame in collecting or hoarding, depending on your point of view. It’s kind of like collecting books, creating a pattern library in… Continue Reading

apron lingerie vintage pattern
aprons, projects, sewing, vintage

Apron lingerie vintage pattern

Apron lingerie from a vintage pattern?  …perhaps.  It could be a summer dress because it wraps all the way around in the back, better than many wrap skirts in fact…. Continue Reading

design, fabric, projects, sewing, skirts, tutorials, vintage

a drawstring summer skirt with pockets

These three fabrics happened to be dropped together on my sewing table, the unmatchiness was perfect. I had to sew them together into a garment and make the combo permanent…. Continue Reading