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Thursday, July 3, 2014

Paris Fashions for French Seamstresses - 1953

I just got some French women's magazines, this one les Veillees des Chaumiers which Google translates as Evenings Thatched Cottage . Th...

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

"Trousers are more securely fastened with Lightning zips" and goodness knows we all want that. So check your slider pull for the n...

Monday, March 31, 2014

So when's the last time you saw an ad that quoted Virgil? (Don't miss that the shirts have an "eternal air of correctness...

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Here's a little gift to start your New Year off right. A full size pattern for a Lilly Dache Circle Hat! There are tons of styles and w...

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Just a little something I whipped up. I hope you are looking so well this New Years!

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Bring in the new year with some party dresses for girls, toddlers and ladies from Family Circle Magazine, 1953. Looks like everybody was re...

Monday, December 26, 2011

I think these may have been suitable for holiday shopping, they don't look like party dresses, but I do know to get this look you need t...

Sunday, December 18, 2011

My goodness that Helen is a lucky gal. Don't you wish you'd get a new sewing machine for Christmas? If only you had a swell guy like...

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

But you better get busy if you're going to make those Eisenhower jackets!

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Might still be true...are you sewing for Christmas?

Monday, December 13, 2010

Keep all the girls happy!

Saturday, December 11, 2010

"...look as gala as you like." Butterick 6738-Look delightfully feminine in this dress that has all the magic, yet isn't too b...

Friday, December 10, 2010

Just a grand dress from 1953...fancy or casual, it's a snap to make! "Butterick 6796-Your personal holiday excitement ... the dress...