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Gatsby Summer Afternoon 2017

09/15/2017

How’s tricks? Well, my favorite event of the year came and went and now I have a chance to share it with you!  We’ve been attending the Gatsby Summer Afternoon in Oakland, CA for several years now, and even with the heat, I think this was my favorite year so far.  The Gatsby is an […]

Filed Under: Costume Events

The 1920’s Mata Hari Dress

09/13/2017

How’s tricks? 1920’s.  I can’t quit you.  So here’s another 20’s ensemble. 🙂  This time, it’s the Decades of Style 1920’s Tier-riffic Ensemble. I used some gorgeous hemp silk from Organic Cotton Plus, that I was given in exchange for a review.  I had never sewn with hemp before and it sounded interesting and a […]

Filed Under: Historical Costuming

An Eyelet and Entredeux ESP Dress

09/1/2017

Hello friends! *Portions of this post originally appeared on the Cali Fabrics blog* I absolutely LOVE using heirloom techniques to add interesting details to everyday clothing. Yes, they take extra time, but they really add that extra little bit of casual couture that makes your clothing stand out. For this dress, I used my TNT […]

Filed Under: Retro Garments, Uncategorized

The 1950’s Robin Hood Dress

08/17/2017

Hi friends! I’m so happy to share this dress with you!  It’s a dress that I not only love immensely, but one that means an awful lot to me as the fabric is not only vintage, but it is a treasure that I recently unearthed.  A couple of months ago, I started going through some […]

Filed Under: Retro Garments, Vintage Patterns

A 1960’s Floral Dress [Simplicity 1059]

08/11/2017

Hi, friends! First, I want to thank all of you for your comments on my recent post about the terrible wildfire that burned our ranch.  It’s still incredibly sad to look out over the burned pastures, destroyed homes and areas resembling moonscapes in my county.  So many people were displaced and are rebuilding their lives, […]

Filed Under: Retro Garments

The Wildfire

08/3/2017

Hello, friends. I find it difficult to start sharing the many recent makes that I’ve yet to photograph before delving into a recent “natural” disaster that happened on our ranch.  If you follow me on Instagram, you may already be aware that we had a fire hit our pastures.  This was the most frightening event […]

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My Thrifty Tips for Secondhand Sewing

07/7/2017

Hi friends! I hope you’re all well! I have several garments to share with you, but I’ve been busy getting ready for a trip to Southern California for Costume College and a vacation and I don’t have much time to take photos, so those dresses are waiting in the wings at the moment.  I also […]

Filed Under: My Sewing Room, Sew-cializing

A Rayon Chambray Lenox Shirtdress

06/19/2017

Howdy, friends! I sure hope you’re keeping cool (or warm) where ever you are.  It’s very hot (109 F) and humid (75%) as I write this here and I sure hope it gets better soon as it’s utterly miserable here.  We can take the heat and are used to it here in the Sierra foothills, […]

Filed Under: Sew Stylish

A Rainbow Seersucker Peasant Top [Scroop Henrietta Maria]

06/14/2017

Hello friends! Surprise! It’s not a dress! 😉 I don’t often wear pants — especially in the warmer months — but I wanted a loose-fitting top to wear with jeans.  Basically, I needed a blouse that looked good with skinny jeans and didn’t cling to me.  I had seen the Scroop Henrietta Maria pattern a […]

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Lobsters and a Flashy Monogram [Cashmerette Harrison]

06/8/2017

Hi there, friends! Have you ever been so excited about a fabric and recreating a vintage design and then just let it sit in your fabric stash for a year?  Well, I have… I had been yearning for a lobster print skirt or dress for a while and designed some fabric to make my own […]

Filed Under: Retro Garments

The 1920’s Egyptian Revival Gown

05/17/2017

Well hello there, friends! I am supremely proud to share this post with you.  It is by far the most time consuming and elaborate project that I’ve ever taken on (and that includes sewing my wedding dress!).  This post is going to be very photo heavy as I made everything you can see in these […]

Filed Under: Costume Events, Historical Costuming

A Chambray Isabella Dress

05/12/2017

Hello friends! *Portions of this post originally appeared on the Cali Fabrics blog* I’ve been a fan of 1920’s fashion nearly my entire life, but it’s only been the last five or six years that I have really gotten into actually sewing and wearing styles from that era. All of my 20’s garments thus far […]

Filed Under: Retro Garments

My Dress Like Your Grandma Dress [McCall’s 5864]

05/10/2017

Well, hello there! I’m finally sharing my dress that I made for the Dress Like Your Grandma sewing challenge!  I intended to share this earlier, but I got so immersed in a huge project that took me much longer than I had imagined.  In fact, I was working on it up until the night before […]

Filed Under: Dress Like Your Grandma Sewing Challenge, Retro Garments

Dress Like Your Grandma WINNERS!

05/3/2017

Hello! It’s time for me to announce the winners of the Dress Like Your Grandma challenge.  As stated in this challenge’s description, this is a non-competitive sewing challenge and not a contest.  That means that there was no voting and no competition involved in choosing the prize winners.  Winners were chosen randomly by me, using a […]

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Dress Like Your Grandma FINAL PROJECTS

05/1/2017

Hello there! What an amazing sewing challenge this has been!  I have loved seeing the cherished photographs and inspired makes from each and every participant in this challenge.  It’s been lovely getting to know all of these beautiful ladies and I’m so happy to share what they’ve made.  Thanks also to our generous sponsors!  I’ll […]

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DEADLINE EXTENSION for the Dress Like Your Grandma Challenge

04/7/2017

Hi, everyone! Just a quick note to let you all know that I’ve talked with a few participants and I have decided to extend the deadline for the Dress Like Your Grandma Challenge to April 24, 2017.  That gives you an extra week and weekend to finish up your project and either pin it on […]

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{review} Husqvarna Viking Jade 20

04/5/2017

Hi, friends! If you follow me on Instagram, you probably know that I got a new sewing machine a few months ago.  I had been looking at sewing machines for a couple of years as I figured out what my needs are vs. my wants and decided on a machine that would suit me and […]

Filed Under: Reviews

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  • The 1920’s Egyptian Revival Gown
  • The Embroidered Zig Zag Dress
  • The 1929 Pansy Dress
  • The 1930’s Silk Velvet Dress
  • Sailors are My Weakness [The Dorothy Lara Dress]
  • The California Poppy Blouse
  • The 1950’s Robin Hood Dress
  • The Broderie Anglaise Birthday Dress

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Rollie. #mythoughtsexactly Rollie. #mythoughtsexactly
A finished project! I used McCall 1247 (c. 1946) t A finished project! I used McCall 1247 (c. 1946) to create this blouse. It's made out of a rayon twill that I got from @lafinchfabrics. I started this project pre-pandemic and just finished it... I have been experiencing a lot of sewing lethargy, which isn't unusual considering our current circumstances here in the US. I'm trying to get my sew-jo back as I would just love to sit here all day sewing and watching TV. I have been embroidering and am finding escape in that. ❤️
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#vintagesewing #mccall1247 #vintagepatterncollector #1940spattern #embroidery #handembroidery #1940speasantblouse
Sandor on the sloth. Sandor on the sloth.
My next embroidery project! I recently scored this My next embroidery project! I recently scored this 1938 State Flower Map embroidery transfer pattern and just spent many hours tracing it. It's going to be the focal point on a quilt that I'm planning to make with vintage handkerchiefs -- most of them from the same era. #embroidery #vintageembroidery #1930sembroidery #stateflowers #handkerchiefquilt #mccall609
My family recently received a new Purple Heart med My family recently received a new Purple Heart medal for my grandpa. My grandpa was a highly decorated and yet modest man and although he was proud to have received his service medals, he did not display them. I found most of them forgotten in a dusty box under his desk after he passed. Others I found in footlockers in the barn. I have yet to find the Purple Heart that he earned while being shot down over France during WWII. He had a bullet in his leg with remnants that remained for the rest of his life. Thankfully, we were able to apply for and receive another one. All Purple Hearts have the recipients name engraved on the back. The last photo was the last medal he received - the Prisoner of War medal (1987). He became a POW after his P-51D was shot down and he was captured by the Nazis. My grandpa and his military brothers and sisters are not "losers" or "suckers". They served the country that they love.
I don't know about you, but I need something to lo I don't know about you, but I need something to look forward to, so today I decorated for Halloween. It doesn't take me very long as I don't have very many Halloween decorations. Time to get spooky!
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Cleo (and the other cats) just got a spooky castle from Target.
Just a friendly reminder that it is not an Etsy/eB Just a friendly reminder that it is not an Etsy/eBay seller or a small business's fault that a package is delayed due to the USPS being a political pawn. Please be patient. Contact your federal representatives. Don't be a Karen.
Getting a head start on Halloween decorating as I Getting a head start on Halloween decorating as I both love spooky things and I also need something to look forward to. I also find it amusing that the "Welcome" sign is an oxymoron as no one outside of my bubble is welcome inside. 🤣 Materials from Dollar Tree and Joann's and a repurposed grapevine wreath. 🎃🦇🕷️🕸️🦹
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#halloween #halloweendiy #halloweenwreath #halloweendecor
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