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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

Empire Bolero Pattern

Empire Bolero Pattern

July 13, 2012

Today's pattern freebie comes from the Bucilla Glace Hand Knits publication from 1958.  This publication was printed by the Bucilla yarn company so it…

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Featherweight Love

Featherweight Love

July 12, 2012

I'd never really heard about this lovely sewing machine until last summer.  It was about 1 week after I had…

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Greta Turban-WIP

Greta Turban-WIP

July 10, 2012

After knitting during the multitude of trips I've been on in the past weeks, I never seem to be without…

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Striped Sun Dress for little Audrey

Striped Sun Dress for little Audrey

July 9, 2012

My sister, Patricia is in town this week from GA and on short notice she decided to throw Audrey her…

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Stitchcraft Beach Bag and Sandals Pattern

Stitchcraft Beach Bag and Sandals Pattern

July 6, 2012

Today I have something a bit different for you all.  With the heat wave that is affecting most of us,…

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The Results of Washing & Interfacing

The Results of Washing & Interfacing

July 5, 2012

Hey guys!  I'm baaaack!  :)  I've concluded my third trip in 2 weeks and needed a bit of down time…

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Recent Purchases

Recent Purchases

June 28, 2012

Hey peeps! As you all know, I either sew or knit all of my 'vintage' articles of clothing... I rarely…

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Guess Who’s Knitting Again

Guess Who’s Knitting Again

June 26, 2012

Yeah.... that would be me.  :) It's been a super-long time since I've posted an official WIP or a completed knitting…

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My Grandmother’s Honeymoon Outfit

My Grandmother’s Honeymoon Outfit

June 25, 2012

About a year ago, my mother gave my one of my grandmother's old blouses from the 50's.  It's a sheer…

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Stitchcraft Freebie: Lovely 40’s Bathing Suit

Stitchcraft Freebie: Lovely 40’s Bathing Suit

June 22, 2012

Today's freebie pattern comes once again from the June 1949 edition of Stitchcraft.  As soon as I saw it, I…

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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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