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Mar 26, 2011
WOW! You look so amazing and kept the photos, you really seem to be "escaped " from a movie.
The "Petit Trianon" Dress
The Facts Fabric: Cotton Shirting from Fabric.com $7.47 for 3 yards, Cotton voile for ruffle Patterns: McCall's #2329 - ~$1.00 Year: c. 1959 Notions: Vintage zipper- $.05 Time to complete: 5 hours First worn: February 2011 Wear again? Yes, when it warms up and with some modern accessories...
Genial! You look mysterious in that scenario, but your sweet face softens the effect! I love, love the cape, I can "guess " that it is a very comfortable garment and details of the belt and pockets are great!
The Sleuthing Outfit | Debi Fry
Fabric: Blue checked tweed fabric £5 for 3.5 yards (charity shop find), cotton batting interlining £6/yd and grey lining fabric £1 (same charity shop find) Patterns: McCall 8501 Year: 1935 Notions: Buttons £5, belt buckle: £3 Time to complete: 8 hours this week, 12 hours previously for a tot...
Love that dress as it is! Maybe it's the fabric or colors, but I love it and sewing it in three hours is all an extra point!!
A Shifty Shirt Dress | Veronica Darling
Fabric: Blue cotton lawn type stuff, vintage, with a thread of gold stuff through it. ~ $1 Pattern: Quick Butterick 6453, maybe $1 Year: circa 1970s Notions: Vintage buttons (x5) and several pieces of thin black elastic, from the stash of hand me down haberdashery/notion items from my friend'...
Especially love the big bow! It provides a detail so romantic blouse. Also, it looks very cool with jeans and those shoes. Great!
The "Almost Spring" Top | Sarah Gabbart
Fabric: 3 yards of Floral Regent Street Lawn fabric ($9 a yard) Pattern: Sunday Picnic Blouse (cost: free! A giveaway at work) Year: c. 2010 Notions: None Time to complete: 4 hours First worn: February 2011 Wear again? Absolutely Total Cost: $27 It's almost spring. Almost. I say that bec...
Cute and elegant at the same time, I can not believe that you have sewn for only eight months, you have a great technique! I used monkeys in my teens, but it never quite fit with my look. However I really enjoy seeing them in others people .
The Glossy Jumpsuit | Adey Lim
Fabric: Black cotton with stretch and glossy finish from Shanghai US$19.70 for 4 yards Patterns: McCalls 5366 Year: c. 1970s Notions: Zipper US$0.70 Time to complete: 3 hours First worn: February 2011 Wear again? Yes Total Cost: ~$20.40 My family and I spent most of last week feasting and w...
A mysterious lady of an old movie! You met the perfect suit with the perfect scenario, the jacket looks great with that hat. You are fully inspiration!
The Fake Bunny Love Outfit | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: Faux rabbit fur from EmmaOneSock.com ~£13, cotton batting interlining from Edinburgh Fabrics ~£5, black sating lining from charity shop ~ £1 Pattern: Simplicity 3529 from Ebay - ~£3 Year: 1940 Notions: Vintage hook and eye -- ~£.05 Time to complete: 7 hours First worn: Januar...
A great idea! The suit looks great, is wonderful not to give up when they find a difficulty in the way and keep going until you are completely satisfied, a good lesson!
The "Not on My Watch" Outfit
The Facts Fabric: Floral rayon from Etsy - ~$14 (including s&h), white cotton - $.25 Pattern: McCall 6511 (for dress), Butterick 8848 (for top) - ~$.50 Year: c. 1947 Notions: Vintage buttons - $.25, embroidery floss - $2 Time to complete: 17 hours First worn: January 2011 Wear again? Surpri...
Great! It is unfortunate that the blue fabric had a bad surprise, but you are great and fixed the time, I love the skirt and cashmere sweater, but I love, love, love the stage.
The 11th hour outfit | Debi Fry
The Facts Fabric: Brushed cotton (vintage duvet cover) - ~£1 Pattern: Free online tutorial from Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing on making a gathered skirt, part 1 and 2 Year: c. 1950's Notions: Vintage zipper -- ~£.25 Time to complete: 4 hours First worn: January 2011 Wear again? Maybe ...
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