0 WeSewRetro.com - April 28th, 2012
Images from the last two of these booklets over on my blog, dating from December 1940 and February 1941 Butterick Fashion News
0 WeSewRetro.com - April 27th, 2012
Happy Friday everyone. This is my version of butterick retro 6582. It has a faux wrap top, gathered shoulders and a full skirt. I even got a belt made by...
butterick 8170: “fish” out of water? or perfect adaptation?
0 WeSewRetro.com - April 27th, 2012
The Facts: Fabric: mystery poly blend (twill? crepe?) from paron’s annex Pattern: butterick 8170 Year: 1950s Notions: hem lace, snaps Time to Complete: 1.5 hours First Worn: April 27, 2012 Wear Again: yes, yes, yes!! Total Price: ~$15 i...
0 WeSewRetro.com - April 26th, 2012
Since my last post here at Sew Retro, the weather in OZ has turned decidedly chilly, making it perfect for staying inside and sewing. It also means it’s time to...
0 WeSewRetro.com - April 26th, 2012
This dress reminded me of a Mary Tyler Moore or a Jacke O dress. I’m nothing like either style icon so I acknowledge that it’s all in my head. Trying to look...
What I'm Wearing | Still Chilly...
0 Erica B.'s - D.I.Y. Style! - April 24th, 2012
So when I got up yesterday morning, it was 45 degrees and the weather lady was strongly suggesting putting on a coat or a jacket! O_O Really? It's it's almost...
0 Real Life: Live & Unscripted - April 24th, 2012
Butterick 5755 Pattern Description: Pullover, lined dress has single-layer, bias overlays (wrong side may show), semi-fitted bodice, elasticized (seamed) waist, and very narrow hems. Self bias binding extends into shoulder...
What I'm Wearing | Weekend Wear!
0 Erica B.'s - D.I.Y. Style! - April 23rd, 2012
Another rainy, windy and kind of chilly day. But it was pretty at the same time. We decided to take our little family party to a nearby lake. I went...
0 Girls in the Garden - April 20th, 2012
Thanks to Pinterest, I have been seeing (and pinning) lots of gingham blouses. Polyvore From Atlantic-Pacific.blogspot.com vis Pinterest That is just a small sampling of Gingham Check Fabric blouses on Pinterest. Thanks to all...
20′s inspired ‘nautical’ dress
0 WeSewRetro.com - April 20th, 2012
I sewed up Butterick 5229 to make a 20′s inspired dress…took the ‘tunic pattern and made it long enough to be a dress. But not ridiculously long like on the...
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