I made a shift dress! This is the first dress that I have sewn in over 20 years and I am VERY pleased with myself! I used this pattern that I bought at the Thrift Store for 25 cents (don’t ya just love it?) It looks so cool and summery, don’t you agree? I wasn’t… Continue reading Vintage New Look 6510 Shift Dress
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Vintage Simplicity 9852 Strikes Again! (shorts version 2)
Remember these shorts? Well, today I made another pair, out of…get this… a curtain that I got for $1 at the thrift store. Yup – a curtain. No pockets this time. Actually, I did make pockets, but I screwed them up. So rather than unpick everything and re-position them, I simply cut them off and… Continue reading Vintage Simplicity 9852 Strikes Again! (shorts version 2)
Vintage Simplicity 9158: Shorts!
I do not own a single pair of shorts. Okay. Not true. I actually own several pairs of shorts, that I bought several summers ago after I lost 65 pounds. (Yes I did! Read about it here and here). But I can’t fit into them anymore. 🙁 I’m working on it! I will get back… Continue reading Vintage Simplicity 9158: Shorts!
Skirts from Shirts!
Whilst rummaging around in a box the other day, I found some shirts that I had purchased at the Sally Ann in Whitehorse a couple of years ago. I have a vague recollection of plans to cut them up and use them in a quilt. They were both men sizes 2XL. “Hummmmm” I thought to… Continue reading Skirts from Shirts!
Vintage Sewing Machine: Brother Festival 451
Look what came home with me yesterday! Quick, give me some air – I’m hyperventilating! Isn’t she pretty? Squeeeee!!!!! This is a vintage Brother Festival 451 in watermelon pink. I haven’t been able to get the machine out of it’s cabinet to find the serial number yet, but I Googled it and here’s what I… Continue reading Vintage Sewing Machine: Brother Festival 451
Flirting the Issue!
I made a skirt today! This is the Flirting the Issue skirt by Anna Maria Horner. You can find the free pattern here! You can wear it with a belt or by itself. I’ve made a sash with the left overs. I’ve been wanting to sew some of my own clothing, and making a couple… Continue reading Flirting the Issue!