Remember the bundle of Burda Moden’s I picked up recently? This is my version of Model 8107 from the July 1969 issue. I chose some sky blue stash-fabric-of-mysterious-composition to cut into, which is a bit cardboardy to be honest. This has it’s advantages and disadvantages – the bow sits nicely: …but the darts have a […]
Read MoreWhen I sewed my Red Floral 1940’s dress recently, I sort of knew I was pushing my usual personal style boundaries. I had never tried a genuine forties silhouette on me, but I thought it might suit my figure – and it did. But did it suit my personality? Not really. I am sure […]
Read MoreI had no hesitation putting this into the changing room when I found it on the racks at my favourite vintage store: I whisked it on over top of the dress I was wearing and gasped OMG it’s perfect! Even though it was a size too big.That’s easily fixed, I sew – right?Even though it […]
Read MoreToday I finished a red floral dress from a 1940’s pattern – Academy Patterns 2029 to be precise – and I love it! Well I love it from a fashion history perspective, but I’m not sure I love it for me personally. Maybe I would in a less obvious fabric, but in this I feel […]
Read MoreI’ve officially finished the Red Spot Dress that has been consuming my spare time this last week! As a reminder, here is the pattern – Simplicity 3858, from sometime in the 50’s: Here’s a close-up of the bodice – it fits fine now that I have underlined it: I’m not that happy with the way […]
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