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My happy sewing place...
fashionsfromthepast.blogspot.com
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I am in love with vintage fashion. My goal is to create and wear fashions from the late 1800s to the 1970s. I am new to sewing but am excited to create some of the looks I adore. Come along and share my journey!
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Me-Made-May Week 3

Its time for another Me-Made-May round-up post.  I must say that I am enjoying this years me-made month so much!  Fellow pattern lover, Denise, from The Blue Gardenia suggested I show the v...

4 days ago 1 person likes this

9 Years Ago Today...

In a galaxy far, far away (i.e. NYC)....I saw a gorgeous man across a crowded room......we made eyes at each other for what seemed like eternity until we both got up the courage to talk to each other...

21 may 12

The Big 4

This month and next its all about the big four....Im not talking about the pattern companies we all know and love but about the four big projects Ive set out for myself in May and June.  Im not ...

18 may 12

Me-Made-May Week 2

Wow, can you believe we are already in the middle of May? Unbelievable!  Heres a recap of what Ive been wearing for Me-Made-May this last week...1950s Bettys Riding Blouse (Maudella 1268 ), my N...

14 may 12

Happy Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day to the most amazing woman I know!!! I love you!!

13 may 12

Me-Made-May: Week 1

Thank you all for your lovely comments on my last post! It was like receiving a hundred virtual hugs from around the world. It meant so much to David and me! Thank you!!Ive been participating in Me-M...

10 may 12 1 person likes this

Goodbye our sweet little Ebi

Yesterday we said goodbye to our dear little Ebi.  She was a ray of sunshine in our lives.  A sweet, gentle soul.  She loved people, she loved playing, she loved sleeping under blanket...

08 may 12

Thats Sew Cinematic Inspiration: The Aviator

Photo from WeHeartIt Aviator gallery Theres one more Sew Cinematic Challenge outfit I want to make before I tackle my Gilda gown and thats the Aviator dress pictured above.  Have you seen the mo...

05 may 12

Me-Made-May 2012

Sorry I missed the Pyjama Party this last week! I loved reading through all your posts!!Just wanted to let you know that Ill be participating in Me-Made-May.  This will be my third time particip...

01 may 12

Black Forest Meringue

In taking a break from sewing up my 1912 outfit, I decided to tackle another project with scallops (because, apparently, Ive gone mad)--the meringue skirt!!  I think I was actually looking in th...

25 apr 12 1 person likes this

Davids Birthday Week

Sorry for the silence this past week! It was a super intense work week AND I participated in a full-on training event over the weekend.  Ive got some exciting upcoming news from that I will be s...

23 apr 12

Countess Granthams White Suit

Countess Cora Granthams white suit is perhaps one of my favourite costumes featured in the Downton Abbey series so far!  I was lucky enough to be able to get some close-up photos when I visited ...

14 apr 12

An Edwardian Picnic

Oh, how I wish it was warmer! These Edwardian picnic photos from Scotland are making me want to pack up a picnic basket and head up the nearest hill!  All of these photos except the last one are...

12 apr 12

Edwardian Scotland

While doing some research on Edwardian Scotland, I came across the amazing archives of The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS).  You can view the Edward...

10 apr 12

Its Edwardian Week at My Happy Sewing Place

Thank you, thank you, thank you for all your lovely comments on my Marlene suit.  I am just absolutely in love with it!  Our weather has turned decidedly more Scottish so Ill get lots of we...

09 apr 12

My Marlene Suit

This is my best Marlene Dietrich pose.  Though nobody makes looking serious and stern look as glamorous as Marlene: Photo from a great Quality Time post on vintage trousersI shared a couple...

07 apr 12

Sewing with Cats

Sorry its been quiet round these parts.  Ive been catching up on some much needed rest and SEWING! YAY!Ive been blessed to have received several blogger awards over the past couple of months and...

06 apr 12

Reflections on the One Week, One Pattern Challenge

I had a great time participating in Tillys One Week, One Pattern challenge!  The goal of the week was to take one tried and true (TNT) pattern that youve made and wear different iterations of it...

01 apr 12

OWOP Day 7: My New Trousers

OWOP pattern: My new Simplicity 3688 black trousers made in a lightweight wool.  These trousers have been cut out for ages, so I am happy that OWOP week served as incentive to make them.  B...

31 mar 12

OWOP Day 6: Still Sunny

OWOP pattern: Simplicity 3688 navy blue trousers made in a lightweight wool.  First blogged about here.Styling: I wore my trousers with a blouse that my sister gave me as a present.  The bl...

30 mar 12

OWOP Days 4 and 5

OWOP Day Four: Zou Bisou BisouOWOP pattern: Simplicity 3688 navy blue trousers made in a lightweight wool.  First blogged about here.  The name for this OWOP day comes from the fact that I ...

28 mar 12

Thats Sew Cinematic Style Inspiration: Marlene!

Marlene Dietrichs style inspires me so much:All photos from the Dietrich flickr poolIm really attracted to her masculine suits at the moment.  I just love her strong style, which is also very fe...

27 mar 12

OWOP Day 3: Sunshine Galore!

OWOP pattern: Simplicity 3688 dark green trousers made in a lightweight suiting material.  First blogged about here.  These trousers are perfect for warmer spring days.Styling: I wore my gr...

26 mar 12

OWOP Days 1 and 2

Its the One Week One Pattern (OWOP) challenge being hosted by Tilly who blogs over at Tilly and the Buttons.  The idea is to take a tried n true pattern that youve made several times and wear th...

25 mar 12

Bettys Riding Jacket and Bow Tie Blouse

First, I wanted to thank all of you for your prayers and thoughts for Kal who went missing two weeks ago.  Ive just received good news today! She was found safe and well in Cornwall.  I don...

23 mar 12

Thats Sew Cinematic: Mad Men Style

You may recall that the Sew Cinematic challenge Im participating in includes both creations inspired by the silver screen but also television!  Which is a good thing because there are two TV sho...

21 mar 12

Some Very Worrying News...

23 March 2012 UPDATE:  Thank all of you for your prayers and thoughts for Kal who went missing two weeks ago.  Ive just received good news today! She was found safe and well in Cornwall.&nb...

21 mar 12

Thats Sew Cinematic: Influenced by Rita!

When I was first thinking about what I wanted to sew for the Sew Cinematic Challenge, all I could think about was Rita Hayworth and her fabulous outfits (all the photos from here).All of my favourite...

17 mar 12

Violet, the Dowager Countess of Grantham and her Purple Suit Dress

Photo from hereGlad to read that so many of you are just as excited about Downton Abbey costumes as I am! This is the first in what I hope will be a series of costume close-up posts.Probably one of t...

14 mar 12

Mission McCall Monday: Some Early 1900 patterns

Im delighted to share some early McCall patterns (all of them for sale at A Golden Afternoon on Etsy).  A big thank you to Vicki who blogs over at Another Sewing Scientist for sending me the lin...

12 mar 12

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