Sometimes one is not enough, especially when it comes to a vampy collared dress like this, Academy 3568. I whipped … More
Tag: we sew retro
McCall’s black dress
Two of my loved McCall’s patterns, 3326 and 3468, from my instagram. This little number has been on the back … More
Butterick 6299 in Nanas fabric, and my cheat grading up method
I have been working on a number of projects this year, many sewing, some stitching, and lots of reading…the blog … More
Sew what you got sewing challenge 2017
Who doesn’t love a sewing challenge? For 2017 there’s a new stash-busting sewing challenge going around, #sewwhatyougot, sew eight outfits, … More
A touch of noir, Advance 6190 and Simplicity 5294
Advance 6190 One of those, OMG patterns, Advance 6190, is a vintage pattern I splashed out on a while back, … More
More Vintage Suit Sew Along makes!
We have had some major moves lately, so the blog has been rather quiet…more on that later! Meanwhile some clever … More
The Vintage Suit Sew Along – More completed makes
I can’t hide the fact that was really excited when I heard Katherine of Miss Dixie O’Dare was planning to … More
The last moments of the Vintage Suit Sew Along
My dream suit Are you sewing along with us and making your dream vintage suit? The Facebook group Amy and … More
My Couturier Vogue Project for Vintage Pledge 2016
I chose this project as my Vintage Pledge July Extravaganza guest blogger contribution for Kestrel Makes, part of the sewing duo … More
Vintage Suit Sew Along jacket shell progress
How is your vintage suit going? I’ve been making a lot of progress over the last week or so, and … More