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
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
Dogwood Dispatches 