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Saving the World One Vintage Dress at a Time

  • Sewing,  Vintage

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

    July 21, 2020 /

    My latest vintage sewing project is a 1950s vintage dress. I used a vintage pattern that I bought from Wave of Nostalgia in Haworth; Simplicity 3274. I wanted to try and create a really authentic feel for this dress by using vintage fabric, notions and techniques. This post details the making of the bodice. The making of the skirt will follow in my next post.

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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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  • Knitting,  Vintage

    I Made a … 1930s Knitted Cardigan

    December 6, 2019 /

    This 1930s knitted cardigan pattern was a the top of my Knitting Wishlist and came from Subversive Femme on Etsy*. Bex has a wonderful selection of vintage knitting patterns from the 1920s to 50s. She also has an amazing blog with lots of free knitting patterns. It’s well worth checking out!

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  • Knitting,  Sewing,  Style,  Vintage

    2018 Retro Round Up

    December 23, 2018 /

    As the end of December approaches, as do my university deadlines, I thought I would make a little round up of my sewing year. I usually take time out of the online world during the Christmas period to enjoy time with friends and family, but before I do enjoy this final post of 2018.

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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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  • Knitting,  Vintage

    The Rizzo Blouse – Poison Grrls Test Knit

    October 26, 2018 /

    I recently had the opportunity to be a test knitter for the latest pattern from Poison Grrls, The Rizzo Blouse. Being a test knitter is something I have always wanted to try, and it was such a pleasure to work with Amy.

    The pattern is GORGEOUS. I love to knit vintage patterns but they can be so crazy. Literally, scratching your head, turning things around. Constant WTF.

    But the Rizzo Blouse is knitted in one piece, top down. No funny yokes, no side ways construction. Yes please.

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  • 1940s Playsuit With Sun Top
    Sewing,  Vintage

    1940s Pyjama Playsuit Take Two

    August 3, 2018 /

    After I finished my 1940s Pyjama Playsuit, I had just enough fabric left to make an alternative top to match the playsuit shorts. I wanted to create another sun top, like this one I made before. That way I would have two 1940s playsuit outfits in one! So I started cutting my sun top, a different style this time but from the same pattern, Simplicity 1462*. Take a look at the process below.

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  • Knitting,  Vintage

    1940s Joan Crawford Knitted Jumper

    July 19, 2018 /

    My usual posting, and making, schedule has been interrupted by the arrival of some work. I’ve been working on a local outdoor Shakespeare festival as a wardrobe assistant. So far I’ve mostly been working on Henry V, however this production is set in a WW1 field hospital, making it my 6th WW1 production in 4 years. I’m hoping to update my portfolio with some production shots once they become available but in the mean time enjoy this photo of some of the adorable company I’ve been keeping.

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  • Sewing,  Vintage

    1940s Pyjama Playsuit

    July 6, 2018 /

    1940s Pyjama Playsuit - Retro Claude
    1940s Pyjama Playsuit - Retro Claude
    1940s Pyjama Playsuit - Retro Claude

    When I started this blog I wanted to inspire and motivate myself to make my own clothes and it looks like it has worked! I have been sewing for 10 years and finally, I have made something exclusively for me to wear; a 1940s playsuit.

    I can’t believe it!

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  • Vintage

    PSB – Challenge No. 1 – 1940s Style Sun Top

    June 15, 2018 /

    Sewing Bee Challenge 1 - 1940s Style Sun Top - Retro Claude

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    Sewing Bee Challenge 1 - 1940s Style Sun Top - Retro Claude

    So the deadline for the first Petersfield Sewing Bee has passed and my entry is on display in the window of my local fabric shop. So now I think would be a good time to show you what I made, a 1940s style sun top.

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