Today I will be showing you a variation on Burda Shift Dress 09/2012 #107 This variation turns the top into a 50s/60s shell style top with a cross back. You can use Burda 09/2012 #107 or Collette patterns Laurel as your base as we only need the front and part of the back of the pattern. If you have another [...]
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I just adore the summer! And when I saw this cute retro 50s inspired BBQ print fabric, I just had to have it! Fabric: quilting cotton ($5/yd) Pattern: Vintage Vogue 2960 Year: 1954 Notions: black piping, covered buttons Hours to complete: 12 First worn: May 2012 Total cost: $30 I’ve seen quite a few versions [...]
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I’ve never been a real big fan of off season sewing because I always want to wear my new creations as soon as they are finished, but I’m so ready for summer that I made an exception for this lovely blouse! It’s Butterick 7328 and has two sleeve options-a cap sleeve and a puff sleeve. [...]
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My extra credit project from the recent Simplicity blog hop, from pattern 2444, a modern pattern based off one from 1964. All the lovely versions floating around in the blogosphere tempted me, so I set aside my usual shyness with full skirts. The fabric is an 80s windfall from my mom’s stash, and I just [...]
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