vintage inspired

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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Hi all- Always such a treat seeing all of the wonderful pieces you talented folks create. I recently stitched up this Winter Party Dress. I used pieces from two different patterns; One retro 1960′s Butterick 5748 and one vintage inspired, Vogue 8723.  I’d love to have you pop by my blog and read more.

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Hey everyone, Hope the mid January blues aren’t spoiling your sewing mo-jos! I decided to tackle the Colette Violet after seeing some great vintage-style versions around the blogosphere. The original fit was too loose for me so I took the side seams in and reduced the width across the shoulders for my version. I used [...]

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I sewed for my daughter view 3 of Simplicity 3413, as I don’t have the pattern , I tryed to do it similar, also I did not have enough fabric that’s why the skirt looks like that, but next time I’ll buy enough fabric to do it correctly.

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