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The “Arm Placement is Crucial” Jacket by Mena Trott

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    The “Mondo was Robbed” Dress

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    The Facts Fabric: Repurposed skirt from theater sale – $15, turquoise fabric, black fabric – $1, houndstooth fabric – $.50Patterns: Bodice, Simplicity 3398; Bolero, [...]

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    The “When Life Gives You MuuMuus…” Dress

    posted March 21, 2011 / 56 Comments

    The Facts Fabric: Rayon blend from thrifting – $1Patterns: Simplicity 7830 – $.25 from thriftingYear: 1992Notions: noneTime to complete: 6 hoursFirst worn: March 2011Wear again? Actually, [...]

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    The “Barely Green” Dress

    posted March 14, 2011 / 63 Comments

    The Facts Fabric: Patterned dotted swiss from Fabric.com ~$7.50, Green fabric free from swap Patterns: Simplicity 3864, free from pattern swap! Vogue 8979 for [...]

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    The “Eat Local” Dress

    posted March 6, 2011 / 54 Comments

    The Facts Fabric: Fruit print Cotton from 1972 – $0.25 for 10 yards, thriftedPatterns: Simplicity 3864, free from pattern swap!Year: c. 1962Notions: Invisible zipper, [...]

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    The “As Good As It Gets” Dress

    posted February 28, 2011 / 35 Comments

    The Facts Fabric: Floral cotton from Alameda Antique Fair – $7.50 for 3 yards, Navy fabric for bodice – $.25Patterns: Colette Patterns CeylonYear: c. [...]

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    The “Petit Trianon” Dress

    posted February 20, 2011 / 53 Comments

      The Facts Fabric: Cotton Shirting from Fabric.com $7.47 for 3 yards, Cotton voile for rufflePatterns: McCall's #2329 – ~$1.00Year: c. 1959Notions: Vintage zipper- [...]

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    The “Obedient Seamstress” Dress

    posted February 13, 2011 / 51 Comments

    The Facts Fabric: Floral cotton, thrifted ~$.25 Patterns: Simplicity 7806 ~$.05 Year: c. 1976 Notions: Vintage zipper – $.05 Time to complete: 7 hours First worn: February 2011 [...]

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    The “I See France” Skirt & Top

    posted February 6, 2011 / 37 Comments

    The Facts Fabric: Brushed corded pique in plaid from Fabric.com $8.97 for 3 yards, blue wool knit ~$.25Patterns: Butterick 4985 (for top) $1.99; Burda [...]

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    The “Not on My Watch” Outfit

    posted January 30, 2011 / 34 Comments

    The Facts Fabric: Floral rayon from Etsy – ~$14 (including s&h), white cotton – $.25Pattern: McCall 6511 (for dress), Butterick 8848 (for top) – [...]

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    The “Support of My Friends” Dress

    posted January 23, 2011 / 26 Comments

    The Facts Fabric: Vintage rayon from Vintage Fashion Expo – ~$20Pattern: McCall 6816 from Etsy – ~$9Year: c. 1947Notions: Vintage zipper — ~$.005Time to [...]

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