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Sewing Lessons & FAQ
I found a vintage pants sewing book which tells me how to fix my problem. Looks like i have to buy pant patterns which fit my hips and alter the waist to my size. *sigh*- NicoleAnn
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Sewing Lessons & FAQ
hello ladies, Ive been having a little problem with the fit of the clothes im making. My hips have gotten slightly bigger since the last time I made clothes so my patterns aren't fitting in the hip. Its hard to find a pattern because my waist is a 24 and my hips are a 36 1/2. I tried making the...- NicoleAnn
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Show us your vintage patterns!
I just won these two paterns on ebay for 2 dollars :)- NicoleAnn
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What is your favorite red lipstick brand/shade?
Revlon has a Vintage lipstick and polish collection!!!!!!!! :D i was like WHOA when i saw it today :) you have to see the metal vintage inspired lipstick tube they have of fire&ice! :) yay i couldnt resist. -
Show Us Your Purchases!
just won this sweater on ebay, looking forward to getting it monday or tuesday. LOVE IT! :D- NicoleAnn
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Can you help me date this item??
yeah that dress made me frustrated haha. i started thinking 70's too. thanks, i love the coat! thats so sad about your coat though :/- NicoleAnn
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Can you help me date this item??
Im getting such mixed messages from this blue micro suede dress :/ i just CANT figure out how old it is. its seams are unfinished with notches in them which makes it seem 50s or older, it has a tag with care instructions which makes me think its 60s. it has elastic in the waist too! the length...- NicoleAnn
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Show us what you've made!
kamikat, again I adore your outfit.- NicoleAnn
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Show us what you've made!
LOVE that black&white dress Jenniferose, seriously love it!- NicoleAnn
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Show us what you've made!
DPD loove that dress! and shebear, ive always loved shirts like those for the guys- NicoleAnn
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Sewing Lessons & FAQ
ohh my gosh that makes so much sense, about adding blue. okay, thank you so much im gonna try it out :)- NicoleAnn
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Sewing Lessons & FAQ
hello ladies, i have a question about dying clothes. i bought these early 60's wool or i wanna say thick tweed pants at an antique store, they were my size and only a dollar so i bought them, but they are an ugly orange color which makes them almost look 70s. i wanted to know if you recommend...- NicoleAnn
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Show us what you've made!
ahh thanks everyone :) and kamikat i LOVE that skirt, its fabulous. and perfect with that top. i want to get that pattern.- NicoleAnn
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Show us what you've made!
thank you nancy, i never thought of doing detail like that untill the second i was going to stitch the lining hem. now im going to do a design every time :) i didnt care that it said "not suitable for plaids" on the back of the pattern ;P did it anyway!- NicoleAnn
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Show us what you've made!
i look really super tired, cause i am :P- NicoleAnn
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Show us what you've made!
oh my gosh, im flattered you guys :) i just used a softer medium weight cotton material i got at walmart for about 3 something a yard. i will go put on the dress for you guys right now :) although my hair is not done. ill post it in a minute :) oh and i didnt use hooks and eyes on the bottom...- NicoleAnn
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Show us what you've made!
I started making this dress Saturday night and finished it last night :) and it's my first time lining anything- NicoleAnn
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Sewing Lessons & FAQ
I was thinking light weight woolens, maybe a plain colored thicker flannel. what were you thinking?- NicoleAnn
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THE Dress - Butterick 4790
i hope so :) you really should make it. awe thank you.- NicoleAnn
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Sewing Lessons & FAQ
I really wanna make this coat, but I'm scared :o it says it's a very loose fitting reversible flared coat which has a stand up collar, patch pockets with flaps and below elbow length kimono sleeves with deep cuffs. its takes 4 1/8 yards of fabric for 1 side. has anyone made this, are there...- NicoleAnn
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