Friends, no matter what I'm sewing -- or for whom -- I try to learn something. Cathy's 1940's midriff outfit was no different. While the pattern, which dates from 1947, wasn't complicated, my version did present a few challenges.
May 31, 2011
Ten things I learned making a 1940's midriff
Friends, no matter what I'm sewing -- or for whom -- I try to learn something. Cathy's 1940's midriff outfit was no different. While the pattern, which dates from 1947, wasn't complicated, my version did present a few challenges.
May 30, 2011
Cathy models the 40's midriff or "Sweetheart of the Navy!"
Friends, on this Memorial Day, I am thrilled to be featuring Cathy's latest photo shoot, which combines a 1940's midriff ensemble and our men in uniform.
May 29, 2011
More midriff madness!
I don't think these shorts look particularly girly but Michael assures me otherwise. I think I've lost perspective.
May 28, 2011
"Oops, I did it again!" or Peter's Latest Vintage Sewing Machine
Friends, as I've said in the past, when it comes to $20 sewing machines, I have no resistence. Anything over that and I get very picky -- and rational. But quote me $20 and I'm hauling that baby home.
May 27, 2011
Friday Forties Midriff Madness!
Memorial Day weekend is upon us here in the United States and the unofficial start of the summer season. Can you think of a better time to whip up a vintage mid-Forties midriff?
May 26, 2011
Reflections on My Second Year of Sewing
Friends, this is the week that, two years ago, I bought my very first sewing machine. Those of you who've been with me since the beginning know the story; those who don't will find a brief synopsis here. It's an anniversary I like to acknowledge, taking a moment to reflect on where I've been before moving on.
May 25, 2011
Feel the Fear...and Serge it Anyway!
So I spent a few hours with my Brother 1034D yesterday. Readers, I serged, I serged, oh, how I serged!
May 24, 2011
Do You Suffer From Serger-phobia?
Friends, I love my little Brother 1034D serger, which I've owned for nearly a year and a half. It has performed flawlessly, cleanly finishing my seam allowances whether they be chiffon or denim. But I'll let you in on a secret: these machines scare me. I am a serger-phobe.
May 23, 2011
Midriffs and other Monday Musings
Good morning, sewing machine hoarders and others!
Let's not even talk about the Singer 401A from yesterday's post. No doubt it is rusting in the back of a truck somewhere, but at least it's not collecting dust in my apartment. End of story.
May 22, 2011
Roads Not Taken
Readers, I was this close to buying a vintage Singer 401A sewing machine at the flea market yesterday. The dealer was asking $80, but I'm pretty certain he'd have taken less. It came complete with a box of slant attachments and a very nice carrying case, and it looked like such fun.
May 21, 2011
Peter in Pajamas!
Friends, there are two kinds of men: ones who wear pajamas and ones who don't. I certainly don't want to reinforce stereotypes, but some men have pajamas written all over them.
May 20, 2011
Pajama Games
Readers, I know pajamas are not the most exciting sewing project in the world. In fact, they may be one of the dullest, ranking just above sewing machine cover and baby diaper.
May 19, 2011
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May 17, 2011
Whatever Happened to Twenties Style?
It's been a while since I've written about Twenties style. Quite frankly, I'm worried about it. I have always maintained that once a style has been relegated to Halloween costume status, it's gravely endangered.
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