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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

fashion, skiing

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

costumes, design, fabric, sailing

Halloween DIY costumes

Halloween DIY costumes recap, and here they are- the players from our house… just a couple of gnomes and a pineapple. These gnome are easy costumes to put together. With… Continue Reading