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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!

Frock to the Future

My 1940 McCall Project was featured yesterday in the Sunday Mail (Scotland's best selling newspaper) with the best captions ever. How fun is that? It came completely as a surprise when they...

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Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to the most amazing Dad in the whole world!!! Isn't my Dad's Air Force photo the best? I just love it!!

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My New Sewing Room and Fabulous Blogger Meet-Up

Wow! Moving is such an ordeal.... I had grand plans for how much I would get accomplished in the lead-up to and after our move. HA! Never underestimate a) how long it actually takes to pack all of...

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On the Move

Rita Hayworth {source} We're on the move! It might be a bit quieter than normal here at My Happy Sewing Place over the next couple of weeks as David, Echo and I are moving into a new flat! We are...

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News Alert: The Guardian Fashion Blog Gets into Sewing!

The Guardian--one of my favourite newspapers EVER....and guess who's just joined their fashion bloggers network?? Karen from Did you Make That!!! I am SUPER excited to see Karen's amazing work...

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Save the Date: Massive Vintage Pattern Listing Blitz

Sorry to have disappeared this last week. I was really sick with the nastiest cold I've had in years! I'm happy to say that I am feeling much better... I have some exciting news for a save the date...

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McCall 3908: The 'First Crepe of Summer' Dress

I feel like I say this about every 1940 McCall make..but I'm REALLY excited to show you my latest project!! I adore this dress to bits! It's McCall 3908, a beautiful pattern that's both fitted and...

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Me-Made-May Week 2

Another week of Me-Made-May outfits! Isn't his month going by so fast? Here's my round-up of outfits from this last week... Day 5: In celebration of Cinco de Mayo, I wore my 'Kitten' 1950s skirt...

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Scotland Sundays: Regent Road Park

Today I want to highlight a real hidden gem in Edinburgh--Regent Road Park. This very small park is such a tranquil place with views of Arthur's Seat, Holyrood Palace, and the parliament building....

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Mad Men Sewing: Season 6 Episode 3

Time for another installment of Mad Men Sewing!! But first I wanted to thank everyone for you lovely, lovely comments on my McCall blouse post! *big hugs* I also wanted to alert those of you that...

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McCall 764: The Birdie Blouse

I'm super excited to share my latest 1940 McCall make! I want to introduce you to McCall 764 or 'The Birdie Blouse'. The August 1940 Complete Needlework Catalogue describes McCall 764 in the...

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Aston Hall: My New Favourite Historical House

When David and I were down in Birmingham last weekend, we made a trip to Aston Hall (which is located in the area called Aston about 20 minutes from the center of Birmingham. As an aside, Aston was...

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Me-Made-May: Week 1

Time for the first round-up post of Me-Made-May outfits: Me-Made-May Day 1:We would normally be seeing the Cherry Blossoms at this time of the year but the daffodils have just appeared in the last...

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Me-Made-May 2013

It's that time of the year again! I'll be taking part in Me-Made-May (hopefully if Zoe lets me--I forgot to sign up on her sign up post until today....). Here's my me-made pledge: I, Debi of My...

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{Guest Post from David} Guthrie & Ghani Grand Opening

David and I were talking about our fantastic weekend in Birmingham and his impressions of the grand opening of Lauren's new haberdashery and his opinions on the Great British Sewing Bee....and he...

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Guthrie and Ghani Grand Opening OR A Sewing Celebration

Oh My!! What a day I had on Saturday. I met Lauren, Stuart, Sandra, Ann and Tilly. WAIT! I met LAUREN, STUART, SANDRA, ANN, and TILLY... ALL IN ONE DAY! How freakin' awesome is that? David and I...

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Is it over already?

I can't believe the Great British Sewing Bee is already over. I feel like all the contestants are dear friends, urging and encouraging me to sew!! Radiotimes.com photo Part of the time I felt like...

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Scotland Sundays: HM Yacht Britannia

This past week, Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia, which is docked in Edinburgh, celebrated it's 60th anniversary. A super big thank you to So-Ha for alerting me to the fact that there would be a 1950s...

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Save the Date: Vintage Pattern Blitz

I am super excited to let you all know that several Etsy vintage pattern sellers are planning another Pattern Blitz to go live around the world on the 25th of April. A pattern blitz means that...

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Mysterious McCall 4043

I'm still catching up in documenting all my 1940 McCall makes--this one, McCall 4043, was my very first one! Now this pattern is absolutely mysterious: You see, this pattern should be from 1941 not...

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1970s Does 1940s Dress Refashion

It's been a long time since I've done any refashioning, so I'm excited to show my latest project. A colleague of mine knows that I sew and she recently brought a dress in that was destined for the...

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The Great British Sewing Bee Book

The Great British Sewing Bee Book tour has landed at My Happy Sewing Place! YAY! If you haven't heard--the Great British Sewing Bee is a new TV show in the UK all about sewing! Plus, it has the...

Apr 13, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Mad Men Sewing: Season 6 Episodes 1 and 2

Welcome to my new series--'Mad Men Sewing' where I will feature some of the costumes from the show and matching vintage patterns to recreate the looks! I was very excited about the start of season...

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Scotland Sundays: Summerhall and the Mini Maker Faire

Today I went to the Edinburgh Mini Maker Faire which was hosted as part of the Edinburgh International Science Festival. Tinker, tailor, homespun maker The Faire showcases what people are...

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Why I Sew with McCall Printed Patterns

I love this McCall advertisement (from my 1940 McCall Needlework Magazine): The illustration features three 1940 McCall dresses (3852, 3867 and 3878 from left to right). Though isn't the plane...

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Can I ask you for a big favour??

Ok, this post has nothing to do with sewing but everything to do with what I am currently involved in at work. I was worried about posting this but I figure most of you already know what I do for...

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McCall 3678: The Famous Hooded Princess Dress

Photo taken by Sofia at our fabulous blogger meet-up in London I'm still catching up on all my 1940 McCall makes and my absolute FAVE so far has been McCall 3678, a.k.a. 'The Famous Hooded Princess...

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T is for Tucks

The ABCs of Vintage Sewing series is back! I hope you didn't think I abandoned it after the letter 'S'? (ahem). Today's letter 'T' is all about tucks! A tuck is a fold in the fabric that is sewn...

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Burda Style 7255: The 'Liberty Hostess' Blouse

Don't ask me what I'm doing with this pose. It's a mix between hostess and Martial Arts Sensei....lol. I'll go with 1960s hostess. I've been dying to try the retro Burda Style patterns. Have you...

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My happy sewing place...

Frock to the Future

Happy Father's Day

My New Sewing Room and Fabulous Blogger Meet-Up

On the Move

News Alert: The Guardian Fashion Blog Gets into Sewing!

Save the Date: Massive Vintage Pattern Listing Blitz

McCall 3908: The 'First Crepe of Summer' Dress

Me-Made-May Week 2

Scotland Sundays: Regent Road Park

Mad Men Sewing: Season 6 Episode 3

McCall 764: The Birdie Blouse

Aston Hall: My New Favourite Historical House

Me-Made-May: Week 1

Me-Made-May 2013

{Guest Post from David} Guthrie & Ghani Grand Opening

Guthrie and Ghani Grand Opening OR A Sewing Celebration

Is it over already?

Scotland Sundays: HM Yacht Britannia

Save the Date: Vintage Pattern Blitz

Mysterious McCall 4043

1970s Does 1940s Dress Refashion

The Great British Sewing Bee Book

Mad Men Sewing: Season 6 Episodes 1 and 2

Scotland Sundays: Summerhall and the Mini Maker Faire

Why I Sew with McCall Printed Patterns

Can I ask you for a big favour??

McCall 3678: The Famous Hooded Princess Dress

T is for Tucks

Burda Style 7255: The 'Liberty Hostess' Blouse

Do challenges and contests inspire sewing innovation?

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