I’ve been having a fun time sewing my way through Gertie’s New Book for Better Sewing, and enjoying the vintage flair it’s adding to my wardrobe. I’ve found the construction fairly simple, although not suited to the absolute beginner. Her suggestions for vintage construction techniques are a great resource for knowing how to make true-to-period [...]
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This is the 3rd self-drafted pencil skirt I’ve made and I’m sure it wont be the last. I love how each one has taught me something new. This one is indeed made from a thrifted wool throw/blanket. I wasn’t sure if it was going to work out until the end but this darned cold weather [...]
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Vintage pencil skirt using Burda 8155. I have made a few of these skirts, but this is my fav because of the cute little sailor buttons i added to the front dart seam. It is made in a light cotton, perfect for summer and what a breeze to make! Check out my blog for more [...]
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The 50s were a great time to be a curvy gal and nothing shows of curves like a great pencil skirt. I used McCall’s 5121 for this great 50s pencil skirt. I also made this blouse from a 50s style pattern in Gertie’s New Book For Better Sewing. Bow! I used a black button [...]
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So I bought Gerties book for better sewing and have been reading it cover to cover. I decided to start at the begining and go for the first pattern. The pencil skirt. Yes, I am finally going to start the tartan pencil skirt. There were various colours to choose from but I went for blue. [...]
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Not the most exciting skirt in the world but hopefully the beginnings of lots of variations on a theme! It took me a while to fully understand how to create an accurate skirt pattern but now I think I have mastered it! I have documented how to do it on my blog. It’s probably old [...]
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One of the quickest skirts ever, if you don’t include hand sewing the buttons on! I think the pattern is 1960s, cant find a date as usual but I think its absolutely timeless in any case. I have had this on my project list for quite some time. Dont know what I was waiting for [...]
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I feel like I should introduce myself. I have posted before but it has been a really long time. My name is Melynda. I hang out on a farm in Southwest Colorado. When I’m not running a very busy household, I like to sneak off to my studio and make something. Usually at my sewing [...]
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I stitched up this pencil skirt in December, and wasn’t certain if it would qualify for WeSewRetro. It’s a contemporary pattern (Burda 8155), modified here and there. But definitely has a 60s feel, especially after pegging a bit. This was a stash-busting extravaganza. The woolen has been in my stash since college or high school, [...]
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