As soon as I felt the first early morning chill in the air, I got excited knowing my fall FabFitFun box would be coming soon. It arrived this week and I was so pleased with the items I received in my box. In my box this time around were the following products: Beauty Bakerie “Proof… Read More Unboxing Fall’s FabFitFun Box
This stylish pattern is for a misses’ sleeveless vest, with or without collar, with two different necklines. The pattern isn’t dated, but it looks to be from the 1950’s. I love the versions in the plaid fabric, and the nipped-in 1950’s waist. I also love view B in a dark shade with a contrasting top… Read More Mail Order Pattern 2961
Like many bloggers over the past few weeks, I have put my blog on mute since June 2, #blackouttuesday, in order to step back, listen to black voices and educate myself more on racism and racially-motivated police brutality in America. As a white suburban southern mom who has long known that #blacklivesmatter, and who has… Read More Amplifying Melanated Voices
Today’s lovely vintage pattern is McCall’s 9364 from 1953. This pattern is for a sleek misses’ dress, jacket and dickey. The dress has a long, straight skirt, belt and front buttons. Suggested fabrics for the dress are linen, lightweight wool, shantung, cotton broadcloth and gabardine. For the jacket, gingham, linen or denim are suggested. The… Read More #VintagePatternADay – Day Four
Today’s #vintagepatternaday is a mail order pattern for a ladies’ vest, top or jerkin with a nipped waist and button detail. It is not dated, but my best guess is late 1940’s/early 1950’s. I’d love to make this in view B in a bold plaid, or view A as a solid-colored vest over a cute… Read More #VintagePatternADay – Day Three
Today’s pattern is a beautiful Advance pattern (number 5113) from 1949. This lovely dress has a belted waist, long skirt with or without pockets and offers a collar or boatneck. The collared version also has buttoned short sleeves and front buttons. The belt can be in the same color as the dress or contrasting, likewise… Read More #VintagePatternADay – Day Two
You guys, I did a thing! I bought a mystery box of vintage patterns from a lovely woman on Facebook Marketplace. Look at this treasure trove: This box is chock full of vintage patterns from the 1930’s through the 1970’s. They were obviously collected by someone who took great care of them, as each pattern… Read More #VintagePatternADay – Day One
Along with my love for 1930’s and 1940’s fashion, I absolutely adore the clean lines of 1960’s fashions also. Jackie O. dresses, skirts and jackets, late 60’s minidresses and a-line swing dresses are flattering on nearly every body type and easy to sew. Here are some of my favorites: This gorgeous dress or dress and… Read More My Vintage Pattern Collection Pt. 2 – 1960’s
Many many years ago, when I was in middle school, my mom signed me up for one of those craft classes at our local library that introduces you to sewing and using a sewing machine. I made a bag and a pair of sweatpants – crucial in the 80’s, I know. Later, when I was… Read More My Vintage Pattern Collection, Pt. 1 – 1930’s and 1940’s
For parents scrambling to arrange childcare with schools closed, for workers who must still report to work in the midst of a pandemic, or who have seen their workplace close and don’t know whether they’ll receive a paycheck, for local small businesses struggling with decisions about keeping their doors open or losing money – these… Read More Support your local businesses – now more than ever!
Dogwood Dispatches 