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Retro Claude

Saving the World One Vintage Dress at a Time

  • Close up of the finished regency stays worn over a white linen shift
    Costume,  Historical Costuming

    Hand Sewn Regency Stays – Relaxed Regency

    February 21, 2021 /

    At the end of last year I went through a really tricky time with my health. I had to abandon all my current sewing and knitting projects as I was on strict bed rest and my brain was too fried to keep up with the complex fair isle knitting project I was then working on.

    However, I knew I still wanted to do some sort of sewing and so the idea for some historical sewing practice was born. This I could do from my bed with nothing more than a needle and thread.

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  • 1940s Sun Dress worn as a pinafore
    Sewing,  Vintage

    I Made a … 1940s Sun Dress | 2 in 1 Pinafore McCall’s 7475

    February 9, 2021 /

    My 1940s sun dress has proved to be the perfect all year vintage dress as it doubles up as a pinafore too! I made this using the vintage pattern McCall’s 7475* during the summer, but have found that I get more wear out of it now that I can layer it over a shirt.

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