Category: Vintage patterns
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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…
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Last weekend’s accomplishments.
Well there wasn’t much time for sewing, my sister came for a visit! I had my pants finished in advance so that we could laze around all weekend. Well, except for the 5 km walk/jog we did. My two sisters and I did the CIBC Run for the Cure Sunday. It wasn’t too hot and it…