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Saving the World One Vintage Dress at a Time

  • The finished Regency chemisette worn over a petticoat and stays
    Costume,  Historical Costuming

    I made a … Hand Embroidered a Frilly Regency Chemisette

    April 8, 2021 /

    The next part of my #RelaxedRegency outfit is complete. This Regency chemisette is based on one in Janet Arnold’s Patterns of Fashion 1 and is part of my 1820s Little Dorrit costume.

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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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  • 1950s Vintage Dress Part Two
    Sewing,  Vintage

    I Made a … 1950s Vintage Dress – From a Vintage Sewing Pattern Simplicity 3274 – Part TWO

    October 22, 2020 /

    My 1950s vintage dress is complete! This post is part TWO, where I make the skirt and finish up the bodice. I suggest you read part ONE before getting stuck into this post. You can find that post here.

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  • Sewing,  Vintage

    I Made a … 1940s Vintage Dress Butterick B6485

    April 14, 2020 /

    This 1940s vintage dress is actually a modern reprint of a vintage sewing pattern. I have been collecting these types of pattern for years and I decided that it was finally time to actually make one and I chose this Butterick pattern from 1944 for my first Youtube project video.

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  • Bound Buttonhole Tutorial - How to sew a bound buttonhole
    Sewing

    Bound Buttonhole Tutorial – How to sew a bound buttonhole

    February 16, 2020 /

    Bound buttonholes are a great alternative to machine worked buttonholes. They are commonly found on coats but if made narrower can also be used on lighter garments.

    In this tutorial I am using boiled wool so imagine that this buttonhole would be at the centre front of a coat. 

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  • Sewing

    How to Sew a Rolled Hem by Hand – Rolled Hem Tutorial

    January 29, 2020 /

    Rolled hems are so delicate and neat and I adore the way they look. However, I don’t think I have ever been 100% happy with how they turn out on a sewing machine. Sewing a rolled hem by hand is surprisingly simple and gives such a chic finish. It is perfect for finishing those special, slippery fabrics like silk and chiffon. This tutorial will show you how to master this couture sewing technique.

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  • Slant Hemming Stitch Tutorial - Retro Claude
    Sewing

    Slant Hemming Stitch – Overcast Hem Tutorial

    January 17, 2020 /

    An overcast hem uses a slant hemming stitch. The words used to describe this type of stitch are all kinds of confusing. But whatever you choose to call it this is a really quick, easy and secure way to hem a garment.

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  • Herringbone Stitch Tutorial - how to hem trousers
    Sewing

    Herringbone Stitch Tutorial – How to Hem Trousers

    January 10, 2020 /

    Herringbone stitch hems are mostly used for heavy weight fabrics like wool. It is also the most common type of stitch used to hem trousers. In this tutorial I will walk you through how to master a herringbone stitch and how to hem wool fabrics.

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  • Hand Sew a Hem - Slip Stitch
    Sewing

    How to Hand Sew a Hem – Slip Stitch Tutorial

    January 4, 2020 /

    A slip stitch is a really useful stitch to know. I can be used to hand sew hems quickly and easily, but can also be used to hand finish collars, cuffs and waistbands. This slip stitch tutorial will help you to master this versatile stitch. Level up your sewing with some beautiful hand stitching.

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  • Sewing

    I Made a … Colette Patterns Moneta Dress

    November 22, 2019 /

    The Moneta Dress from Colette Patterns was brought to my attention by one of my wonderful students Erika, who has an incredibly stylish me made wardrobe that I am VERY jealous of. Seeing how great the Moneta Dress looked on her I knew I had to have one for myself. And what’s more she kindly lent me the pattern! Thanks Erika!

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