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Saving the World One Vintage Dress at a Time

  • 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

    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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  • Close up of Elliot Sweater from Helen's Closet
    Sewing

    I Made a …. Helen’s Closet Elliot Sweater

    January 11, 2019 /

    As soon as I saw the Elliot Sweater pattern from Helen’s Closet I knew that it was going to be for me. It has so many things about it which I just LOVE. I am sure that this will be the first of many tops I will make from this pattern.

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  • Hand knitted gloves close up from Retro Claude
    Knitting

    I Made a … Pair of Hand Knitted Gloves

    December 12, 2018 /

    Hand knitted gloves are one of life’s little pleasures in my opinion. I’ve never had gloves fit my small hands properly but making them myself has solved this issue completely. Also being able to make them in something as soft and luxurious as the Rowan Fine Silk is a real treat for the hands. 

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  • Sewing,  Vintage

    I Made a…. 1940s Winter Coat

    December 5, 2018 /

    My 1940s winter coat is complete! I am so thrilled with how it turned out and really pleased I was able to finish it before the cold weather truly sets in. I used a vintage Vogue pattern from The Vintage Pattern Store* with a selection of new, vintage and organic fabrics. Take a closer look below.

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  • Style

    Are you ever too old for hand-me-downs?

    January 29, 2018 /

    As I sit here wondering how to begin my very first post for Retro Claude, my mind struggles to find something to talk about. Believe me, I am not lacking in things to say, far from it. My issue is how to introduce the ideas and concepts behind this little project of mine in a way that sets the tone for things to come, doesn’t give too much away but leaves you all wanting to come back for more.

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