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Artifact: Paragon Home Shoe Button Kit

Artifact: Paragon Home Shoe Button Kit

In my journey of studying and recreating old-fashioned footwear, I get to geek out on old technologies re-discovered. I just love the how and why of things: the effect an...
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Making Vintage Jeans

Making Vintage Jeans

My last project of 2015 was a pair of jeans. As most of you know, I mostly loathe modern low-rise pants. I've been on a vintage trouser bender for awhile...
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Tagged: Vintage
My 1930s Christmas Gown - Done!

My 1930s Christmas Gown - Done!

Gosh, I wasn't expecting to be done with so much time to spare. I forget that vintage sewing takes so much less time than historical sewing, even with working out...
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1930s Velvet Christmas Gown Progress

1930s Velvet Christmas Gown Progress

There was never a better time to start something than so close to a deadline, but with just a couple days of hard graft, I'm surprised and relieved that the...
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1930s Velvet Evening Gown Inspiration

1930s Velvet Evening Gown Inspiration

To get right to it, I have about two weeks to make my Christmas Party dress. This year it's green and it's velvet, and it's all the fault of these...
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A Real 1920s Lady...Woman...Nun?

A Real 1920s Lady...Woman...Nun?

Can't call this a flapper dress! Remember that part in "Chicago" where Roxy doesn't want to wear the demure dress to court because it's so frumpy? Yup, that's this dress...
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Tagged: 1920s Vintage
A 1930s "Bonnie & Clyde" Sweater Blouse

A 1930s "Bonnie & Clyde" Sweater Blouse

Another adventure in sewing knits - I'm hooked, now! I've got my wooly nylon thread, my ballpoint needles, and a goodly dose of foolhardiness. Sorting through my vintage sweaters board...
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Retro-cycling Modern Sweaters to Make Vintage Sweaters

Retro-cycling Modern Sweaters to Make Vintage Sweaters

Rocket Originals UK - reproduction patterned sweater in claret. I'm sweater obsessed at the moment. It might be that it's November and snowing outside (yay!), but it's also because ready-made...
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Tagged: Knitwear Vintage
So You Think You Can't Sew Vintage Knitwear....

So You Think You Can't Sew Vintage Knitwear....

Well I'm here to tell you you can! To sound a bit cheesy I'll say "if I can do it, you can too," but that is absolutely true - I...
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Miss Fisher Chinoiserie Jacket Refashion

Miss Fisher Chinoiserie Jacket Refashion

The Miss Fisher Fashion quest continues! So far I've made some trousers, a skirt, a blouse, a couple hats, and I've purchased a few things as well. I've also caught...
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The 1940s in Shoes - Black Platforms (With Studs!?)

The 1940s in Shoes - Black Platforms (With Studs!?)

In my new endeavor to provide the costuming and vintage fashion world with the best of 1920s, 30s, and 40s footwear, I am constantly studying style trends of those decades....
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My Version of McCall 8641 - 1936 Skirt Pattern

My Version of McCall 8641 - 1936 Skirt Pattern

My 1930s "Miss Fisher" skirt inspired by McCall 8641 from 1936 Continuing on with my Miss Fisher Capsule Wardrobe, I set to making a skirt from the navy blue wool...
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