The “It’s Obvious I can’t get enough Pink” Blouse
If there was an anonymous group for a person who wears a ridiculous amount of pink, I would absolutely be a member. In fact, [...]
Laura Mae adores sewing and knitting, mostly vintage or vintage-inspired patterns. She hopes to inspire others to create lovely and lasting garments that speak of a past era and yet remain timeless and elegant.
If there was an anonymous group for a person who wears a ridiculous amount of pink, I would absolutely be a member. In fact, [...]
I knew that I wanted to make a skirt using my Ceil Chapman pattern as soon as I finished the gown. Originally, I pictured [...]
This week my project is Super Sew Weekly. The fabric and pattern are courtesy of Mena and her recent Pattern Swap. Thank you Mena! [...]
• The Facts I was so excited to have an opportunity to make up this pattern that Adey sent me after I won her [...]
• The Facts ⁃ Fabric: Green/Gold/Blue Multi wool remnants; Bemberg Rayon Lining ⁃ Pattern: Eva Dress 6111 ⁃ Year: 1945 ⁃ Notions: 9” zipper; [...]
Modern art is something I struggle with. There are obvious works of genius that fall into the category, however, I prefer the old stuff [...]
I am NOT a fan of Valentine’s Day. And this year, in particular, it was impossible to avoid. Each and every store window was [...]
This is one of those projects that was abandoned mid-construction because I was unhappy with how it was turning out. It is my own [...]
• The Facts Ever since Mena posted “Make This Look: Vintage Georgia Kay” I have wanted my own striped frock. Yes, stripes are a [...]
The “It’s All About the Sleeves” Suit The Facts ·Fabric: Green/Gold Multi wool from Fashion Fabrics Club; Zeus lining from JoAnn Fabrics ·Pattern: [...]
If you’re still on the fence about participating in this week’s challenge (don’t have any vintage patterns, don’t know where to start), here are [...]
Next week’s theme call for a creation inspired by the 1940s. The 1940s happen to be (at least, at the moment) my favorite fashion [...]
This week’s 10 Things comes from Loran. Her point “8″ is particular relevant to me — I met her first at the Alameda Point [...]
Last Saturday was the Art Deco Society Preservation Ball and while my friend, Libett, and I didn’t make our gowns, I’m pretty certain that [...]
Next week’s theme calls for us to sew something using at least two different prints. I have a pretty difficult time when it comes [...]
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