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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

Weldon’s Freebie: Teen-Age Fair Isle Jumper

Weldon’s Freebie: Teen-Age Fair Isle Jumper

November 16, 2011

Guess who got her very own scanner this weekend?!  That's right.... I am no longer paying to have my scans…

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The Vintage Bazaar’s Holiday Pop-Up Show

The Vintage Bazaar’s Holiday Pop-Up Show

November 14, 2011

I had such a fun-filled weekend and it all started with a bit of shopping, vintage bazaar style. This was…

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My Minoru Jacket, A Pattern Testers’ Perspective

My Minoru Jacket, A Pattern Testers’ Perspective

November 9, 2011

I do apologize but I have to let out a big *sigh* first and foremost.  I can finally talk about…

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The Dreaded Hem(s)

The Dreaded Hem(s)

November 8, 2011

One of the things I highly dislike is sewing up my hems.  I'm still not certain why this is, but they just…

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Stitchcraft Freebie: A Basque to Your Cardigan

Stitchcraft Freebie: A Basque to Your Cardigan

November 7, 2011

I hope you all had a lovely weekend! Today's Stitchcraft freebie is a cardigan that I'm currently in the middle…

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First early 40s Sponge Curling Attempt

November 4, 2011

Yes, blog-buddies!  This is truly the first time that I've attempted my first sponge curl set, and really the first time I've ever tried to curl my own hair since high school (*cough cough* over 10 years ago *cough*). I decided to grow out my pixie cut once I got…

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Oh my!  BurdaStyle

Oh my! BurdaStyle

October 31, 2011

As I was catching up on my rss reader feeds and reading Annabellebumps' lovely post about being featured in BurdaStyle's Best of…

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Stitchcraft Freebie: Lightning Zig Zag Ribbed Jumper

Stitchcraft Freebie: Lightning Zig Zag Ribbed Jumper

October 31, 2011

For you today, I have the 'Lightning ZigZag Ribbed Jumper' from the May 1942 edition of Stitchcraft. To download the…

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Flea Market Finds

Flea Market Finds

October 25, 2011

The strangest thing happened on Sunday... My husband woke me up to go to the flea market instead of the…

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Stitchcraft Freebie: Cherry Ripe Jumper

Stitchcraft Freebie: Cherry Ripe Jumper

October 21, 2011

I have the cutest little jumper pattern for you guys today, called Cherry Ripe from the 1942 Edition of Stitchcraft.…

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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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