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Home   /   Vintage Pattern Pledge 2015
...Another new Jumpsuit, Vogue 6435

…Another new Jumpsuit, Vogue 6435

16 October 2015
by Angela

I simply had to make another jumpsuit after this project, Vogue 6435 in wool crepe. Nice to drag mum’s old 70s beads and cute vintage…

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The new jumpsuit

The new jumpsuit

8 September 2015
by Angela

This project has been on the go for a while, and since I finished it, is a daily favourite. In fact I have to discipline…

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McCall's 3468

McCall’s 3468

4 July 2015
by Angela

This pattern wooed me for not-very-long before I caved and whipped this dress up in what felt like no time. I had a more challenging…

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Simplicity 3426 floral version

Simplicity 3426 floral version

8 May 2015
by Angela

I have sewn a couple of other versions of this pattern, my nana gave me this lovely piece of fabric from her stash a while…

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Vintage Bolero and skirt - complete!

Vintage Bolero and skirt – complete!

19 April 2015
by Angela

This has been a really enjoyable project, really quick and easy to put together and this bolero has suddenly become a go-to whenever I think…

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Vogue 6435 Vintage 60s pant suit

Vogue 6435 Vintage 60s pant suit

13 April 2015
by Angela

A 60s does 20s lounge suit project….I did not know how much I would love a pant suit! I started this project ages ago for…

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Vogue 1195 - by Patou

Vogue 1195 – by Patou

16 January 2015
by Angela

I’m kicking off this year’s sewing projects with something very exciting. I acquired this elegant Vintage Vogue dress pattern, ‘designed by Patou’, last year. My…

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