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Vogue 8449 Claire Shaeffer Bias-Cut Evening Gown
Nope, this isn’t a vintage sewing pattern. This pattern, like Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Sewing, should be a staple in your sewing pattern stash if you’re interested in learning couture sewing techniques without intimidation or want to learn how … Continue reading
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Tagged bias, Claire Shaeffer, custom couture collection, V8449, vintage evening gown
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Purchasing Vintage Sewing Patterns
Part II of “How to Buy Vintage Sewing Patterns“. 1. Skill Level Requirements Today sewing patterns assume the sewer has little to no sewing experience. The opposite is true of the past. Sewing instructions of vintage sewing patterns were fairly … Continue reading
Mod Doll Trio
Aren’t these rag dolls adorable? There’s a set of three. All have swingy legs and are ready for the “scene” with their textured hose and “with-it” minis to knit and sew. Bodies of pink flannel or of natural homespun, features … Continue reading
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Tagged doll pattern, doll patterns, dolls, knitted, knitting, mod, mod fashion, mod trio
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Large Format Vintage Vogue 2422: Federico Forquet of Italy
Isn’t she beautiful? Dress and pants: Midi length dress is gathered to concealed stay at oval neckline, above waist and waistline. Armholes are slits from neckline to crushed bias cummerbund which is attached to side zipper closing. Side seams are … Continue reading
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