Made for Me Project: 1933 Dress
Recently, I posted about the 1930s wedding dress I made for a friend. This is the dress I wore to the wedding. The sewing deities were with me on this, as I had very little time to make a dress … Read More
Recently, I posted about the 1930s wedding dress I made for a friend. This is the dress I wore to the wedding. The sewing deities were with me on this, as I had very little time to make a dress … Read More
Lately I’ve been making myself things like pencil skirts and wiggle dresses, but I decided I’d like to try some more ‘youthful’ Mod looks. Looking through my pattern stash I decided to try making a ‘muslin’ (a taffeta?) of Simplicity … Read More
There was a time when I was pretty pumped about trumpet skirts. I still like the style, and the fact that you can cut out the same pattern piece 8 times and get a flattering garment is awesome. It started … Read More
This year I became an Auntie again – this time it was a niece! Now I have one of each… I’ve made it my goal since she is a) girl and b) born on Valentines Day to avoid giving … Read More