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Retro Claude

Saving the World One Vintage Dress at a Time

  • 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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  • Retro Christmas Dress | 1950 Style Vintage Christmas Dress
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    I Made a … Retro Christmas Dress

    December 24, 2018 /

    Christmas is well and truly here and this year I am celebrating by making my very own Christmas dress. Corny Christmas fabric? Check. Super easy pattern? Check. Well then, let’s go!

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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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