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Free pattern: Mod circle cape wrap

July 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The Pattern Pattern Etsy team shares a vintage project sheet on their blog for making this wrap-around cape.  It’s made as a circle, with holes cut in for the arms.  If you make it from a heavy fabric it would… Read more ...

Free pattern: Easy to sew vintage inspired hair wraps

June 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Sew4Home shows how you can make these vintage-inspired hair wraps.  Just tie them to fit and you’ve got a cute way to pull your hair back.  They’re super easy to make and use just two long strips of fabric.  If… Read more ...

Tutorial: How to clean a vintage sewing pattern

June 24, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Rarely do you find a vintage sewing pattern in pristine condition.  After all, they’re old and most likely have not been handled or stored carefully over the years. Often the cover is dingy or smudged or even written on in… Read more ...

Free pattern: Girls Victory headscarf

May 28, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Vintage-May-2-AJLJenn from A Jennuine Life shares a free pattern for a 1940s inspired Victory Headscarf for girls.  You can make it from one fabric for a solid colored bow, or two fabrics for a two-toned bow.  Her pattern fits head… Read more ...

Free pattern: Sun visor

May 26, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shares a free pattern for making a sun visor.   Her pattern works equally well for men or women. This would make a great handmade Father’s Day gift!   Or make one for yourself to wear to… Read more ...

Tutorial: Mod shift swim cover up

May 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

You can make a mod shift swim cover up out of two towels.  Catherine from Frisky Scissors shares a vintage project sheet from Martex towels telling how to do it. They’re made like a pillowcase dress, but out of absorbent… Read more ...

Tutorial: Lace back blouse refashion

May 14, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Melody from Melmaria Designs shows how you can create this swing back blouse out of a button down shirt and a it of lace (or other lightweight fabric).  It’s a quick refashion – just one cut and a couple of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage purse sized for a child

May 5, 2015 by Anne Weaver

childshoulderbagWendy from PatternMemories shares a vintage project sheet at Pattern Patter telling how to make a child’s purse with side gussets.  The gussets add volume so the purse can hold bulkier items.  The instructions say to make it from two… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage sewing basket liner

April 27, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Mary Beth from RetroMonkeys shares a vintage project at the Pattern Patter blog for making a sewing basket liner.  The liner turns a covered basket into a vintage style sewing basket.  It has pockets all the way around to organize… Read more ...

Free pattern: Vintage cactus pincushion

April 10, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The needles on this cactus are actually sewing pins. That’s because the cactus is actually a pincushion.  Ashlee from My So Called Crafty Life made it from a vintage pattern, which she shares in the post.  The pattern originally… Read more ...

Tutorial: Vintage powder or bath mitt

April 7, 2015 by Anne Weaver

When I was a kid, I loved using my grandmother’s body powder. I felt so fancy pouncing the perfumed powder over my arms and back.  Mary Beth from RetroMonkeys shares a free vintage project sheet showing how you can make… Read more ...

Free pattern: Vintage bean bag toys or appliques

March 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Adele Bee Ann Sewing Patterns shares a free vintage pattern at the Pattern Patter blog for making these felt bean bag toys.  The vintage project sheet includes patterns to make all of these: mouse, girl, sunflower, bird, soldier, bunny, and… Read more ...

1970s sewing bundle giveaway

March 17, 2015 by Anne Weaver

The Pattern Patter team has another vintage sewing giveaway going on!  This one is for a collection of 1970s sewing patterns, fabrics, and notions.  There’s also a sewing book and a pair of vintage Isotoner gloves included in the mix.… Read more ...

What’s the difference between retro, vintage, and antique?

March 4, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Retro… vintage… antique…  These terms get thrown around quite a bit, and it can be hard to tell exactly what the difference is between them.  What makes a piece of fabric vintage vs. antique?  Or a pattern retro instead of… Read more ...

Tutorial: Fabric covered hanger with a matching sachet

February 25, 2015 by Anne Weaver

Bridal HangerA fabric covered hanger with a coordinating sachet makes a nice gift, perhaps as a bridal gift or for Mother’s Day or birthday.  Mary Beth from Retro Monkeys shares a vintage project sheet at the Pattern Patter blog for making… Read more ...
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