The “Questionable Inspiration” Shorts and Top
The Facts Fabric: Knit cotton from Jo-Ann’s ~$10 Pattern: McCall’s 5553 ~$.25 Year: c. 1979 Notions: elastic for waist Time to complete: 3 hours First worn: July 2012 Wear [...]
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Contributor Creations mena The Great Outdoors wardrobeThe “Arm Placement is Crucial” Jacket
The Facts Fabric: Brushed flannel, ~$1 thrifted Pattern:
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Contributor Creations Embellishment Challenge mena wardrobeThe “Make Do” Jacket
The Facts Fabric: Cream wool from Jo-Ann’s fabric, $12 (with 50% off coupon); floral cotton scraps Pattern: Traced from existing bolero Year: c. 1940s Notions: embroidery [...]
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Contributor Creations mena On Trend Challenge wardrobeThe “High Fashion” Muumuu
The Facts Fabric: Alexander Henry Larkspur In Bloom $20 from Peapod fabrics Pattern: Simplicity 4337 Year: c. 1992 Notions: none Time to complete: 6 hours First worn: June [...]
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Contributor Creations mena On Holiday wardrobeThe “In the Zone” Playsuit
The Facts Fabric: Plaid seersucker, thrifted $1 Pattern: Simplicity 4337, $10 Year: c. 1953 Notions: Elastic, 4 buttons Time to complete: 3 1/2 hours First worn: June 2012 [...]
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The “Resourceful Mary Ann” Dress
The Facts Fabric: Red and white gingham from Jo-Ann’s, $12 & poly-chiffon scrap Pattern: Advance 9399, $2 Year: c. 1960 Notions: Elastic Time to complete: 5 hours [...]
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The “Princess Elizabeth at the Dog Park” Dress
The Facts Fabric: Reproduction quilting cotton, $16 Pattern: Simplicity 4662, $2 Year: c. 1945 Notions: Two buttons, belt buckle Time to complete: 5 hours [...]
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Contributor Creations mena Viva Las Vegas wardrobeThe “Is My Top Riding Up?” Dress
The Facts Fabric: Red bottom weight from JoAnn’s $12, vintage rayon from Alameda, $5 Pattern: Simplicity 1803, $.99 Year: Contemporary Notions: none Time to complete: 6 hours First [...]
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1940s Challenge Contributor Creations mena wardrobeThe “Smurftastic” Overalls
The Facts Fabric: Denim, thrifted $.25 Pattern: Advance 2994, $2 Year: c. 1940s Notions: zipper, two buttons Time to complete: ~4 hours First worn: May 2012 Wear again? Yes, [...]
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The “Dress of Many Colors” Dress
The Facts Fabric: A bunch of fat quarters and some scrap fabric, $16 Pattern: McCall’s 5829 $1 Year: c. 1961 Notions: zipper, eyelet lace (dyed) Time [...]
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