Tag Archives: vintage

Where’s Toto?

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Angie

Here is my version of the vintage gingham dress I spotted on Etsy. I used a super similar little pale blue gingham lined in pale blue as well. I think the fit turned out pretty well despite not being 100% … Continue reading →

Posted in Finished Products | Tagged cynthia rowley, gingham dress, replica, simplicity 1873, vintage | 13 Comments

Scallops Wrapped In…

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Angie

Well my scallops aren’t wrapped in anything but I’m wrapped in them! After my previous post about my ill fitting bodice I had to practice my least favorite stitch – the frog. “Rippit Rippit” I shortened the bodice by a … Continue reading →

Posted in Finished Products | Tagged 9480, dress, scallop, vintage, Wrap | 21 Comments

Finished Project – 50′s Playset

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Angie

I have to say that I am quite pleased with this shorts and crop top combo! I adore the shape of these short so much that I am already working on a pair in denim!! I tried to brighten up … Continue reading →

Posted in Finished Products | Tagged 50s, highwaist, pattern, playset, shorts, vintage | 15 Comments

Finished Product – Hawaii Dress

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Angie

This pattern was so super simple that I finished it up in just one night. I love me an instant gratification sewing project, don’t you? The bust darts ended up a tad high but the print is so that its … Continue reading →

Posted in Finished Products | Tagged dress, floral, hawaii, vintage, Vogue 7264 | 11 Comments

Vintage Swimwear In Progress

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Angie

So nowadays what girl isn’t dying for the perfect vintage swimsuit? I’ve been longing for the perfect suit but the ones available out there are soo expensive, which does not fit into my teeny wardrobe budget. Next best solution? Make … Continue reading →

Posted in WIP | Tagged pin up, simplicity 8251, summer wardrobe essentials, swimsuit, thrift finds, vintage | 16 Comments