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I have always loved the double buttoned trousers, but now I'm a convert, this skirt is lovely, really is made with matching buttons and shoes.
Commented Jun 15, 2010 on The Peasant Kasia Combo at The Sew Weekly
The Peasant Kasia Combo
The Facts Fabric: Floral Cotton - $3.95 for 1.5 yards from Fabric Outlet; Black linen ~$12 for 1 3/8 yards from Joann's Pattern: Kasia Skirt from BurdaStyle - Free; Shirt: Simplicity 4678 c. 1954 - $5 Notions: Vintage buttons - $.0005 Year: c. 1954 & modern Time to complete: About 5 hours First...
I too aspire to spend this much on my clothes!! Although I'm not sure I want to really look like the lady on the left, she has rather evil eyes!!
Commented Jun 15, 2010 on Budgeting Your 1939 Summer Wardrobe at The Sew Weekly
Budgeting Your 1939 Summer Wardrobe
From the May 1939 Mademoiselle I purchased at the Alameda Point Antique Fair, here's a little guide for budgeting your summer wardrobe in pre-war (or rather pre-US involvement) and pre-rationed America. According to the inflation calculator I used, the $147.71 that would be spent on three mo...
THIS IS JUST LOVELY ! YOUR BLOG IS REALLY INSPIRING.
Commented May 28, 2010 on The "I Will Never Wear a Batik Print" Batik Print Dress at The Sew Weekly
The "I Will Never Wear a Batik Print" Batik Print Dress
The Facts Fabric: Batik cotton from Alameda Antique Fair - $10 for ~4 yards Pattern: McCall's 6224 - $1 from Alameda Antique Fair Notions: Vintage zipper - $.005 Year: c. 1962 Time to complete: About 6 hours First worn: April 2010 Wear again? Yes! Yes! Yes! This past Sunday was the Alameda P...
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