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Confession/revelation: my Simplicity curse
It’s official: I AM AN IDIOT. I spent wasted most of today taking another stab at making a short-sleeved blouse out of a man’s shirt. The pattern: Simplicity 3638, view 2. The shirt: a rather nice Thin...
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AFSM (Away From Sewing Machine)
I’ve decided to throw my hat in the ring for Pattern Review‘s Vintage Pattern Contest! I love PR’s reviews and massive bank of expertise, but I find the site intimidatingly cluttered, so I mostly...
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On (not) finding vintage patterns in London
Brooke writes: I am looking for some tips. I am heading to London on Friday (it’s my first time; I live in the US) and I am wondering where you find vintage patterns there? I guarantee you I am not...
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McCall 6569: Button back blouse
What to make with the yardage (navy cotton pique) left over from my Bestway dress? I’m suffering from a severe top shortage, so a blouse was the obvious choice. Inspired by the many lovely Sencha...
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Simplicity/EvaDress 3322: Those high lonesome pants
Britain doesn’t really do chinos. And if it did, it wouldn’t do chinos in my size. Thanks to my cocktail of English and Indian genes, I measure 26.5″ in the waist but a scant 34″ around the hips, which...
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Your shape in time
Lots of bloggers thinking about body shape, vintage style and sewing realism this week — three themes that are close to my heart. Welsh Pixie ruefully acknowledges that the fashion eras she loves don’t...
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Make do & mend: T-shirt to camisole
Another day of Self-Stitched September, another new self-stitched garment! Whatever happened to the girly tee? For a few years, back in the 90s and early noughties, things looked promising. Retailers,...
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