Tag: retro

Making a Wiksten Haori from a Mid-Century Modern Curtain

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This Wiksten Haori was once a curtain in someone’s house. The leaf design on this fabric is typical of the mid-century modern style. It was all about the exotic, so tropical themes were big. Vintage drapes can cost as much as $200 per panel on Ebay. One Saturday afternoon, I got lucky.  I found mine […]

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Finding Violet and Vogue 9363

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I’ve really enjoyed the #sew happy color challenge on Instagram. It’s inspired so many lovely posts by members of our sewing community! The premise of the challenge (created by @katiekortmanart) has been to explore combining complimentary colors in new ways. For me, it’s been an opportunity to look at the colors I love and to […]

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A Vogue Vintage Jacket in Plaid

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 Hi all! I’m back from a bit of a holiday break with a plaid jacket, inspired by one I saw in Vogue pattern Magazine. If you’re like me, you look forward to each issue of the Vogue Pattern magazine because there is always something there that will spark an idea for a project. This issue […]

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A Textured Knit Cardigan For Spring

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  When I saw this textured knit last winter at Britex, it was love at first sight. I was so taken with the open weave, the natural color, the texture that was remiscent of eyelash knit, that I didn’t bother to check how much stretch it had, or to think about what I might sew […]

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A Sparkle Tweed Coat for Spring

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  I didn’t know I was a fan of sparkle tweed until I saw this Kate Spade coat. In person, this tweed is gorgeous, and when I saw the coat at Saks I became a serious fan. I love how Kate Spade designs clothes that feel vintage yet fresh. And those shoes…!! The photo above […]

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A Spring Coat like Betty’s

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Betty Draper was my inspiration for this coat. Do you all remember the blue coat she wore in season one, when she was still in love with Don? A statement coat to be sure! And look at her hair, how it curls under so perfectly! No wonder Don had to have her. I made my […]

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