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My 1940’s Suit

February 17, 2016

The Aeroplane Blouse

September 9, 2013

Completed: Green Bobble Jumper & a Skirt to Match

March 4, 2013

Completed: The Macaron Redux Dress

February 18, 2013

Completed: Aqua Waves Jumper

November 19, 2013

Starring Stripes Jumper Pattern

Starring Stripes Jumper Pattern

October 19, 2012

I'm so excited to start sharing my recent finds (aka wins from ebay) with you all.  The first pattern is…

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What’s on my Needles

What’s on my Needles

October 18, 2012

My blog has been pretty Coat & Tailoring heavy the past few weeks, I decided that I was going to…

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Steaming The Roll Line: Before and After

Steaming The Roll Line: Before and After

October 17, 2012

I got a great comment yesterday from both Charity Shop Chic & Chris and asking why my collar looks so…

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Final Tailoring of my Gertie Coat

Final Tailoring of my Gertie Coat

October 16, 2012

After nearly sewing all day on Saturday and in bits and pieces on Sunday, I (surprisingly) finished all of my…

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The October 2012 Giveaway Winners

October 15, 2012

Thank you guys so much for entering my October giveaway and for leaving me such great comments to read though.  Plus I wouldn't be even having a giveaway in the first place if you guys weren't following me (whether it be 200 or 400?!  Which is just pure craziness!!!) Seriously…

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First Steps of Tailoring

First Steps of Tailoring

October 11, 2012

Hey peeps!  Sorry I've been a bit MIA, I've been sick the past few days.  Seems the fall sickness is…

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October Giveaway

October Giveaway

October 8, 2012

While I'm a newbie at Twitter, some of you may have already started following me and had seen that I…

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V’s and Stripes 1940s Cardigan Pattern

V’s and Stripes 1940s Cardigan Pattern

October 5, 2012

Today's pattern comes from the April 1951 edition of Stitchcraft magazine.  I'm actually quite surprised this pattern is from the 50's since…

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Final fabric and Notions

Final fabric and Notions

October 2, 2012

Not too much to report today.  But I am happy to say that I've collected all of my fabrics &…

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All Sorts of Updates

All Sorts of Updates

September 28, 2012

Time seems to have gotten the best of me the past few weeks.  My 9-5 work schedule has gotten exceedingly…

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I'm Liz, a seamstress and knitter from Chicago. I'm happiest when I'm creating or learning something new. I have a penchant for all things vintage and I love mixing it up.

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