refashion

Old Throw – New Skirt!

by ooobop

in 1950s,Skirts,Vintage Sewing

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 [...]

Tagged as: lined vent, ooobop!, pencil skirt, refashion, self-drafted, vintage inspired, wool

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From jacket with a past to bag with a future

by Joyatri

in 1970s,Bags / Purses,Introduction

Hi, I have been lurking here a while and this is my first post. I have become interested in sewing from vintage patterns after a couple decades of not sewing very much. Inspired by all the talent I’ve seen on We Sew Retro, I recently took a short dressmaking class. Since I haven’t made much [...]

Tagged as: 1970s, 9553, bag, introduction, refashion, Sabina of India, Simplicity

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