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Creating a 1930’S Capsule Wardrobe

Last Summer I started creating a 1930’s capsule wardrobe with several different pieces of coordinating fabric. I’ve been adding to the wardrobe this year with separates. Currently, my capsule consists of 2 hats, 2 dresses, 2 bags, one blouse & one skirt. I have enough fabric to add a jacket (with a cape) another skirt, […] http://dlvr.it/S2JtjR

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Vintage Sewing Books & Manuals

I love collecting vintage sewing manuals and books! I’ve been collecting for years and I now have a collection of over 100 dressmaking and sewing manuals and books, the oldest of which dates from 1891 with the latest books coming from the mid 70s. I have always loved classic styling, fabrics and fashion. I am […] http://dlvr.it/R8Wz7s

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Dressing Gown

Hello all, I am a long time lurker, who has finally remembered to take pictures of something so I can post it. I owe a great debt of gratitude to SeamRacer! She posted her gorgeous gown after I had bought the pattern, but sat on it wishing it had better instructions. After I saw hers […] http://dlvr.it/QwY419

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Repairing A 1930’S Orange Chiffon Evening Gown

Over the Summer (on the same day) my friend Annalee and another friend, Kelley, dropped off bags of goodies on my front porch. Annalee gifted me this gorgeous orange chiffon dress, rolled up in a bag and falling apart. And Kelley gave me this glorious belt with Diamante buckle (along with other wonderful things as […] http://dlvr.it/QrzBr6

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Re-Creating My Grandmother’s Dress – Gatsby 2018

Every year the Art Deco Society of California puts on the The Gatsby Summer Afternoon. This Gatsby Event is the highlight of my year, as far as vintage events go, and this year was no exception. The weather was perfect (high 70 degrees and breezy), the picnics were exquisite and the company eclectic and entertaining. […] http://dlvr.it/QmS4PN

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Autumnal Green (Simplicity 5204, Simplicity 7880 and Simplicity 8611)

  My most recent outfit is all homemade out of 1970s sewing patterns: the skirt (Simplicity 7880) and blouse (Simplicity 8611) both in a size 8, and the vest (Simplicity 5204) in a teen-sized 11/12.  If you want to see more photos and read more details about my sewing process and thrifted accessories, please visit […] http://dlvr.it/QlFkz5

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1920’s Style Blue Velvet Evening Coat

I wore this Blue Velvet Coat to the Miss Fisher Convention this year in Portland, Oregon. In this photo shoot (Thanks Mom!) I paired the jacket with a true vintage 1920’s silk lace and chiffon dress, along with some rhinestone / crystal accessories and coordinating shoes and bag.I think it all works together quite nicely. […] http://dlvr.it/QlDz2J

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Retro Kids

There really isn’t anything cuter than a baby rocking a vintage style.  For all my friends who are having children, I have gotten into the habit of giving them handmade clothing for their showers.  Here are a couple I have completed. Made from quilters cotton at about $25AUD/m this dress and panties took almost the […] http://dlvr.it/Qkb8bv

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Simplicity 2154 For a Mini-Capsule Wardrobe

On my make nine this year I decided to add a few vintage patterns one of which was Simplicity 2154. I had mad this pattern years ago but didn’t feel like I had the fit right and I never got around to making the bow blouse. Anyways, I decided that this year I would give […] http://dlvr.it/QbSLf6

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Simplicity 3580 First Vintage Make of 2018

It feels like forever since I last posted on We Sew Retro. Mainly because I haven’t really been sewing vintage patterns the last few months. However, while going through my UFO pile back in May I came across Simplicity 3580 a vintage shirtwaist dress from the 1960’s. I started this pattern nearly two years ago […] http://dlvr.it/QZkY89

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Vogue 7331 Shirt and McCall’s 4022 Jean Shorts

  I finished my jean shorts, and a button down shirt to go with it using 1950s vintage sewing patterns; Vogue 7331 and McCall’s 4022. These are really practical and wearable, I’ve already worn the shorts a hand full of times. My shirt is made from a swallow print navy cotton fabric with black buttons. […] http://dlvr.it/QZgng5

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Intro and 1950s shorts

Hi Everyone! I’m Natalie and I live in the UK, I’ve been learning to sew for just over a year now. I’ve been an avid reader of this blog for some months and have found this to be truly inspiring to give using vintage patterns a go. I’m so glad to share my first project […] http://dlvr.it/QWdDsQ

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1964 Winter Sheath Dress

This dress was made by me earlier this year, when temperatures were below freezing!  The outside of the dress is a cozy, lofty, nubby wool blend bouclé, and the inside is fully lined in a soft 100% cotton (in a sweet pink color) for softness against my skin.  With this fabric combo, my dress is […] http://dlvr.it/QTLmTj

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My new spring outfit

Hello everyone, since it is so quiet here, I decided to write a short post about my new favourite outfit for spring. The whole look started with the idea of an green outfit inspired by Karlotta Pink’s latest fabric collection. The colour of the print is quite difficult to describe, but it was very important […] http://dlvr.it/QS0zr7

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Dear WeSewRetro Readers, today I want to show you my newly made housecoat. It’s a type of garment that fell out of favour in modern world, which I think is a real pity. I feel that we should dress up especially at home, because it’s the place we share with the loved ones, which are far more important […] http://dlvr.it/QN4rxW

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1930’s Green & Peach Ensemble

Have you ever come across the perfect fabric that goes with another fabric you’ve been waiting to do something with?  Well, this darling plaid came into my life and I just had a to make a new outfit around it. It’s a synthetic charmeuse, which is not a regular go-to for me.  I much prefer […] http://dlvr.it/QLcWzB