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Fashion Sticker Book

posted March 31, 2011 / 4 Comments

I love imposing my love of historical costumes on Penelope. Penelope loves stickers and pretty dresses. This all makes this book – Fashion Long Ago [...]
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My Forever Dress

posted January 13, 2011 / 8 Comments

I'm constantly looking for children's books about sewing — not necessarily instructional, but more historical and inspirational. Penelope's still too young for most of [...]
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An Early Christmas Present

posted December 23, 2010 / 3 Comments

My friend Krissy gave me the most wonderful(!) book (along with some fabulous vintage hair clips and some silk) for Christmas – Floral Frocks: [...]

Make This Look: Taken a Sunshine to You Dress

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Upcoming Theme: 1940s Patterns

posted May 19, 2012 / No Comments

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 [...]
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Upcoming Theme: Out of Time, The 1940s

posted May 16, 2012 / 10 Comments

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 [...]
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10 Things I’ve Learned: Loran

posted May 15, 2012 / 6 Comments

This week’s 10 Things comes from Loran. Her point “8″ is particular relevant to me — I met her first at the Alameda Point [...]
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1930s Evening Gowns

posted May 8, 2012 / 14 Comments

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 [...]
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Upcoming Theme: Mix It Up

posted May 7, 2012 / 7 Comments

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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