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    The “Practically Imperfect” Ensemble

    posted October 9, 2011 / 33 Comments

    The Facts Fabric: Black suiting, white cotton, $.50 Pattern: Butterick 8126 $1 Year: c. 1958 Notions: one zipper Time to complete: 6 1/2 hours First worn: October 2011 Wear again? Yes, […]

  • Hot! Contributor Creations mena spanishharlem wardrobe

    The “Sexy Worry Doll” Outfit

    posted October 6, 2011 / 24 Comments

      The Facts Fabric: Mexican-styled embroidered dress from Alameda Antique Fair, $5Pattern:  Butterick 2533 $1Year: c. 1963Notions: one vintage zipperTime to complete: 4 hoursFirst worn: September 2011Wear again? Yes! […]

  • Hot! Contributor Creations mena spanishharlem wardrobe

    The “Staples Solution” Dress

    posted October 2, 2011 / 22 Comments

    The Facts Fabric: Rayon knit, thrifted $1Pattern: Retro Butterick 5603 $.99Year: c. 1956Notions: noneTime to complete: 6 hoursFirst worn: September 2011Wear again? Yes, with some adjustments  Total Cost: ~$1.99  This […]

  • Hot! Contributor Creations mena thinkpink wardrobe

    The “Hips Don’t Lie” Dress

    posted September 25, 2011 / 77 Comments

    The Facts Fabric: Crepe or Crepe de Chine (?) from Missouri Mouse in St. Paul, Minnesota, $13Pattern: Vogue 8930, $1Year: c. 1958Notions: noneTime to complete: 4 […]

  • Hot! Contributor Creations fallpalette mena wardrobe

    The “Detachable Peplum” Dress

    posted September 19, 2011 / 37 Comments

    The Facts Fabric: Reproduction feedsack print from Peapod Fabrics, $27 for 2 3/4 yards Pattern: Simplicity 1172 from Alameda, $2 Year: c. 1944 Notions: none […]

  • Hot! Contributor Creations gatsby2011 mena wardrobe

    The “Just Make a Jacket” Outfit

    posted September 12, 2011 / 45 Comments

    The Facts Fabric: Vintage batiste windmill fabric from Urban Burp $55; Teal suiting from Fabric Outlet, $9Pattern: Butterick 5088, $8, Simplicity 2000, $1Year: c. […]

  • Hot! Contributor Creations dyeing mena wardrobe

    The “Slow and Steady” Dress

    posted September 4, 2011 / 193 Comments

    The Facts Fabric: A WHOLE LOT of eyelet lace and an old cotton, sheet: $6Pattern: Skirt bottom, Colette Eclair; Dress bodice, Simplicity 6001Year: 1965Notions: Invisible […]

  • Hot! Contributor Creations mena plaid wardrobe

    The “Sew Rejuvenated” Dress

    posted August 29, 2011 / 32 Comments

      The Facts Fabric: Thrifted Acrylic/Wool blend (I believe), $8Pattern: Simplicity 2013, $1.25 from Alameda Antique FairYear: 1957Notions: vintage zipper, $.05Time to complete: 5 hoursFirst worn: August 2011Wear […]

  • Hot! 1970s Contributor Creations mena wardrobe

    The “Just Take My Picture” Outfit

    posted August 22, 2011 / 22 Comments

    The Facts Fabric: Thrifted chambray and floral stretch cotton, $2Pattern: Simplicity 7982, Simplicity 6814Year: 1975, 1977Notions: pearl snapsTime to complete: 4 hoursFirst worn: August 2011Wear again? Top, yes. Skirt, […]

  • Hot! Contributor Creations mena vip wardrobe

    The “Greetings from Albuquerque” Dress

    posted August 14, 2011 / 22 Comments

    The Facts Fabric: Vintage rayon from Alameda Antique Fair, $10 for 4 yards Pattern: None, based on existing dress Year: Unknown Notions: elastic, $2.00 […]

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