Category Archives for "‘Sewn by Me’"
I take you behind the scenes of my latest vintage fashion sewing project… This stunning 1930’s inspired velvet dress!
KEEP READING...I used a doily!! Yes, one of those lacey/ crochets, old lady things that go under vases! And I added it to a men’s shirt, made a few sewing tweaks and…
KEEP READING...My latest thrift store refashion!!! I found this shapeless cotton blouse at the thrift store recently. I was drawn to the print and I could ‘see’ I could create a 1930’s style blouse with it!
KEEP READING...Here is a little behind the scenes vlog of a recent client project on mine! You can see what my client wanted me to create, the fabric she had, the pattern I used as a block to start with, and what changes I had to make along the way in the fitting process.
KEEP READING...So, by now you might know that refashioning thrift store clothing in vintage styled outfits is one of my favorite things to do! Not only for the creativity involved, but I actually like to wear these refashions as my everyday vintage attire, so I don’t ruin my real, delicate, vintage!
KEEP READING...I have for you something different today! A video tutorial on how I refashioned this, well… rather drab 70’s dress into a great 1920’s style outfit! It didn’t require a lot of work, most of the work was in taking down the size and now I have one of my new favorite dresses!
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