Vintage Patterns – Page 11

Tutorial: Vintage-inspired Fitzgerald dress for girls

February 15, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Kelly from Sewing In No Man’s Land shows how she created her lovely Fitgerald dress. The vintage-inspired girl’s dress has a straight shape, puff sleeves, and a Peter Pan collar. It’s hard to see in this photo, but her example… Read more ...

Tutorial: Two-seam top with retro style

February 3, 2012 by Anne Weaver

I am loving this retro top by Casey from Elegant Musings! Would you believe you could make it with just two seams? She followed a vintage 1950s pattern, and she gives a quick how-to on her blog if you… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage style stand-up neckline

January 23, 2012 by Anne Weaver

Katje from Of Dreams and Seams shows how she created the stand-up neckline in her 1938 vintage style dress. The neckline is made with a slit and a facing. She is using a vintage pattern to make the dress, but… Read more ...

Free pattern: Vintage-inspired Road Cape

December 10, 2011 by Anne Weaver

ThunderLily shares a free pattern on BurdaStyle for making a vintage-inspired Road Cape. The short cape has a zig zag front with button closure and a wide tie at the neck. Get the free pattern. [photo from ThunderLily on … Read more ...

Tutorial: Frame pouch using a sew-in frame

November 26, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Tanya from Craft Couture by T.C. shows how to make a frame pouch using a sew-in frame. The metal frame shapes the top of pouch and includes the ball clasp closure. The little pouch has such a sweet vintage charm. … Read more ...

Tutorial: Chenille and Vintage Hankies Christmas Stocking

November 1, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Becky from Patchwork Posse used vintage chenille and handkerchiefs to create beautiful Christmas stockings, and she shares a free pattern and tutorial so you can make some too. The body of the stocking is made from chenille, and the cuff… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage-y tab front tee

October 15, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Lisa from Crafty Mamas shows how to make her Vintage-y Tab Front Tee. This is such a cute top!! She alters a basic t-shirt pattern to add a contrast yoke and a button tab. She uses the Ottobre Design Creative … Read more ...

Blog tour & review: Sewing with Oilcloth by Kelly McCants

September 5, 2011 by Anne Weaver

I’ll admit it. I’m a sucker for shiny fabric. I’m also a sucker for bright, happy prints. So when I got a chance to be part of a blog tour for Sewing With Oilcloth by Kelly McCants, (you may… Read more ...

Giveaway: Vintage glove making kit

August 29, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Bramcost Publications has a unique giveaway going on right now. One of their readers will receive a vintage glove making kit. The kit includes ivory fabric, thread, pattern and instructions for making the gloves. This is an actual vintage kit, … Read more ...

Cool idea: Vintage handkerchief pillows

August 24, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how to make a lovely throw pillow out of a vintage handkerchiefs to make a fabulous throw pillow. I love this idea!! With all of the gorgeous patterns on these old handkerchiefs, there’s no way your pillow won’t … Read more ...

Tutorial: School Girl Jumper sew-along

August 12, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Elizabeth fromSimple Simon & Co. shares a 3-day sew-along on her blog showing how to make her vintage-inspired School Girl Jumper. This is soooo cute!! The pattern is based on a t-shirt that fits your child well, so you… Read more ...

Sewing Pattern Tutorial: Make cocktail napkins from vintage sheets

August 4, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Kirstin & Jordan fromKojoDesignsshare a tutorial showing how to make cocktail napkins out of vintage sheets. The smaller napkins don’t take anywhere near as much fabric as a dinner napkin, so you can make them from scraps… Read more ...

Cool idea: Make tags from sewing pattern tissue

July 13, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Christy at From Glitter To Gumdrops shares a cool use for incomplete or damaged tissue sewing patterns. She uses it to make awesome vintage-inspired tags! You can use them as gift tags or as a fun way to package handmade… Read more ...

Lookie what she made: Maxi dress from a vintage sheet

July 6, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Jessica from Running With Scissors shares photos on her blog of a fabulous maxi dress she made – from a vintage sheet. The sheet she started with had a border print which ended up running around the hem. How cool… Read more ...

Free Sewing pattern: Little girl’s summer nightgown from a vintage pillowcase

July 2, 2011 by Anne Weaver

Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a free pattern and tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew! for making a child’s summer nightgown from a vintage pillowcase. The pretty little nightgown has short sleeves and a criss-over bodice. And the pretty detail… Read more ...