Category: Vintage patterns
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A Few More Designin’ December 2020 Sewing Challengers!
In addition to the previous entries posted here and here and here, we have some more Designin’ December Sewing Challengers to share with you! On Instagram @sewitupbuttercup, who sewed a Designer Copy of this Diane von Furstenberg Original. @tremayne396 who sewed a Designer Copy of this Stella Jean Creation. @jane.sews with her Designer Copy of this Emily…
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More Designin’ December 2020 Sewing Challengers!
In addition to the previous entries posted here and here, we have had quite a few talented sewists complete their Designer Copies! Let me introduce ….. On Instagram @steelyseamstress posted her inspiration, this Designer Original from Issey Miyake 2016 Cruise collection. Check out her blog, Steely Seamstress, here for more details! From our Designin’ December…
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Well! How’s your Designin’ December 2020 going?
It’s going very well for @sewordinary of Instagram. I think her Designer Copy is a perfectly lovely, classic style! How’s my Designin’ December going, you ask? It’s all over the place! LOL! Perhaps you remember from my last blog post here, I switched from this beautiful Oscar de la Renta skirt to a classic pair…
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Designin’ December 2020 Update!
We have our first three entries now! Let me show them to you! First on Instagram @mountaintopsewing – who used Chanel as her inspiration and made a Designer Copy of this Jacket and top, complete with bag, bling and nail polish! Next, we have @intostitches, on Instagram, who used a Burberry trench coat as the…
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Who are our generous Designin’ December 2020 Prize Sponsors?
Again! My favourite post of the year … when I reveal the generous DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER 2020 PRIZE SPONSORS! There are so many, I’m not going to make this a long post by talking too much – let’s just get to it – our DESIGNIN’ DECEMBER 2020 PRIZE SPONSORS! Check out their websites, browse around, pick out the…
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Designin’ December Questions and my progress with my DD me-made Copy …
I had a couple of Questions about Designin’ December. Do I have to copy a “high-end” Designer? Nope! If your taste leans towards something like these Nordstrom jeans – from Veronica Beard RTW at a cost of CAD $418.42 – make them! I say … “Why buy when you can make it yourself – better…
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One of my favourites …
I started this dress last week (read the prequel right here). I love this pattern. It’s a remake of a classic dress pattern, Butterick B5920 “Retro ’51”. Comfortable and easy to make. The fabric is lightweight and soft, an Ellena Rayon Twill Print, 100% Rayon. I even found the perfect buttons for my fabric. Now…
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Vintage pattern No. 4
Yes, I am almost finished my “Sister’s Sewing Projects”. I have finished her last skirt and am working on her matching shirt/jacket. We are going to have to go out and buy you more fabric soon, Sis! I haven’t abandoned Jungle January 5. I’ve still got some sewing to do on my second Jungle January…