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Sewing, a bit of knitting, a love for the 1940's, and a dog named Lucille. Keep it Crafty, Keep it Classy!

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Interview and Giveaway: Trunk of Dresses Vintage

Today I’d like to welcome the lovely Beckiy Winston of Trunk of Dresses online vintage boutique! Beckiy has the most beautiful assortment of vintage clothing and accessories, all in impeccable...

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Here’s my dress created for Erin’s Great Gatsby Sewing Challenge, inspired by this 1920′s sewing pattern that I stumbled upon via a google search. Sadly, the pattern sold years ago so I was left to...

May 11, 2013 Like 12 people like this

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Guest Post: Sow For Victory

Today it is my great pleasure to introduce one of my great real life friends, Meredith. Aside from her talent with ceramics, her sense of humor, and her incredible head of Ginger hair (like super...

May 8, 2013 Like 11 people like this

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I’m a Lumber Jill and I’m Okay

Oh hey, back so soon? Yes, well, I finished up my latest sewing project and just couldn’t wait to share it. Since I had been away from my sewing machine for nearly three weeks, I decided I better...

May 7, 2013 Like 7 people like this

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Rochelle Sells Seashells by the Seashore

Well technically this is a lakeshore and not a seashore, and there were no seashells to be sold, but it was a beautiful way to spend an evening none the less. It’s been quiet on the blog for the...

May 5, 2013 Like 6 people like this

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Sewing is more than a big deal. It’s EVERYTHING.

Recently I’ve been blessed (lucky, really) to be featured along with 5 other incredible ladies in the MyDaily article “Seven Reasons Why Sewing Is A Big Deal“. Now, any fellow seamstress already...

Apr 24, 2013 Like 12 people like this

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Too Big For My Doll House

This is my latest sewing project made using the Sewaholic Cambie pattern. Instead of making the full dress, I just left off the top and made a skirt version! This skirt is the best thing I’ve ever...

Apr 18, 2013 Like 13 people like this

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artist pop up at nido

If you’re going to be in the Burlington, Vermont area this summer be sure to stop by nido and check out these local artisan pop-up shows. Featuring pottery by Jeremy Ayers, jewelry by Jennifer...

Apr 16, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Dressmaking in 1949

This collection of photos, simply titled “Fashion Pattern”, was taken by Nina Leen on July 7th in 1949. I love catching a glimpse of sewing from past decades, so I thought I should share these for...

Apr 14, 2013 Like 10 people like this

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I’m Peggy Olson the new girl

My original Mad Men dress plans have to be put on hold since I’m taking an impromptu trip to visit my mom in NY for a week or two. Now I have to finish the Mad Men Sewing Challenge project before...

Apr 9, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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Sew For Victory Final Project Parade

Well, this is the end. Sew For Victory has been a massive success with a final count of 172 members and 490 photos in the Flickr pool. I love that there was a great mix of authentic 40′s and 40′s...

Apr 8, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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Some Plans for Spring

I’m still working on the Sew For Victory wrap up parade post. It should be done before the weekend is over, but I grossly underestimated how many photos were in the Flickr pool! Um, almost five...

Apr 5, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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Giveaway Winners!

It’s time to announce the winners of last week’s Sew For Victory giveaway! Thank you everyone who submitted a comment. Watch the video to find out if your name was drawn… Congrats to the winners!!!...

Apr 4, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Sew Red for Heart Health

Today I’d like to share a book review of Sew Red, sent to me courtesy of Jimmy Beans Wool. Sew Red is an amazing book featuring some great sewing and quilting projects for a very worthy cause:...

Apr 3, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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Chiropractors Beauty Contest

This is no April Fool’s joke! These are photos from a real Chiropractors Beauty Contest held in Chicago in May, 1956. New on the medical scene, Chiropractors pulled publicity stunts like this...

Apr 1, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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Sew For Victory – 1946 Hollywood Bird Dress

Here it is! My final Sew For Victory dress inspired by a 1946 Hollywood Pattern that I bought from The Blue Gardenia. I had originally planned to make a different dress, but when I saw the fabric...

Mar 31, 2013 Like 12 people like this

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This Week

From top left to bottom right: 1.) I found the perfect vintage pattern to recreate my Peggy dress for $7.50 on eBay! (Thanks to an amazing commenter on my last post) 2.) I had lunch with a friend...

Mar 30, 2013 Like 5 people like this

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Mad Men Peggy Dress

The deadline for Julia’s Mad Men challenge is quickly approaching (April 19th) so I’m starting to get into serious planning mode. The dress I plan to make is one that Peggy wears in Season 2...

Mar 26, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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Sew For Victory Giveaways!

-PLEASE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ENTERING- These giveaways are for Sew For Victory participants only (you deserve a reward for all your hard work)! I’ve been paying attention to who’s signed...

Mar 25, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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The Sew Bossy Initiative

I’m sure you’ve heard of Oona and Heather Lou’s recent ingenious sewing scheme, also known as, The Sew Bossy Initiative. The general idea behind this amazing challenge is to partner up with a long...

Mar 24, 2013 Like 5 people like this

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1940′s Shoes

I found some amazing examples of women’s footwear from Sears and Roebuck catalogs (from the years 1941 and 1945) and they’re so awesome it would be criminal not to share them. Some of these...

Mar 21, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Swimsuits and Soldiers

Happy Spring Equinox! Today marks the first official day of Spring (though you’d never know it based on all the snow we’re still getting here in Vermont). To celebrate the coming season, here are...

Mar 21, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Sew For Victory Deadline Extended!

That’s right! I was noticing some tweets and blog posts from Sew For Victory participants starting to stress about not finishing their garments by the 29th. I’d hate for any of you to work so hard...

Mar 19, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Sew For Victory Completed Muslin

This is technically muslin number two because my first attempt was a no-go. I had to redraft the neckline because it was so tight and so high that it was not only uncomfortable to wear, it actually...

Mar 19, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Arsenic and Old Lace

Okay, so there’s no Arsenic here (that was just a nod to one of my favorite movies!) but I definitely have some old lace in my possession now. My Aunt had been collecting some gorgeous antique...

Mar 18, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Sew Colette Update

Well this is a long overdue post… Originally we planned to bring back the Sew Colette Sew-Alongs in conjunction with Sarai’s Spring Palette Challenge. However, with the coming release of the most...

Mar 16, 2013 Like 4 people like this

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Sew It Yourself: Lace Trench Coat

As soon as the latest Sewaholic pattern was released, I bought it. A nice trench coat is such a wardrobe staple that no closet is complete without one, so therefore, I needed the Robson in my...

Mar 15, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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Vintage Lipsticks: Tabu and Tangee

The Vermont Country Store recently contacted me, after posting about my recent trip, asking if I’d like to review some of their products. Because I have visited The Vermont Country Store and...

Mar 13, 2013 Like 3 people like this

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1940s Hair and Makeup Resources

To help you complete your Sew For Victory look, I’ve put together a bunch of links to get you started on the right path for authentic 1940′s hair and makeup. The 40′s look was all about enhancing...

Mar 11, 2013 Like 10 people like this

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Interview and Giveaway: Trunk of Dresses Vintage

Gatsby Inspired

Guest Post: Sow For Victory

I’m a Lumber Jill and I’m Okay

Rochelle Sells Seashells by the Seashore

Sewing is more than a big deal. It’s EVERYTHING.

Too Big For My Doll House

artist pop up at nido

Dressmaking in 1949

I’m Peggy Olson the new girl

Sew For Victory Final Project Parade

Some Plans for Spring

Giveaway Winners!

Sew Red for Heart Health

Chiropractors Beauty Contest

Sew For Victory – 1946 Hollywood Bird Dress

This Week

Mad Men Peggy Dress

Sew For Victory Giveaways!

The Sew Bossy Initiative

1940′s Shoes

Swimsuits and Soldiers

Sew For Victory Deadline Extended!

Sew For Victory Completed Muslin

Arsenic and Old Lace

Sew Colette Update

Sew It Yourself: Lace Trench Coat

Vintage Lipsticks: Tabu and Tangee

1940s Hair and Makeup Resources

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