Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Marian Martin 9488
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I have watched this pattern on eBay for ages, always bookmarking it, letting the auction pass, and watching it re-list and linger un -purch...
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
We all scream for ice cream.
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Is it hot where you are? It is hot, very hot, in San Antonio. So the best solution is ice cream. We actually ate the ice cream pictured at a...
Thursday, July 1, 2010
4875 Tissue Fitting and Muslin: Part II
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So let me lay it out there for you fine readers. In June I spent $80+ working with a "fit specialist" on this pattern. I spent ...
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Monday, June 28, 2010
4875 Tissue Fitting and Muslin: Part I
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This was supposed to work. Seriously people, this was supposed to be my dress - my first successful, flattering, vintage pattern dress. Jus...
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Sunday, June 13, 2010
1950s Collar Confection Blouse: the muslin saga continues.
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1950s Collar Confection Blouse by Decades of Style: From the pattern envelope, "The collar on this vintage blouse pattern is as close ...
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Friday, June 11, 2010
First impressions.
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Maybe you noticed my new blog header up there? Maybe not. If not, now is the time to take a quick gander to the top of the page and admire m...
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Friday, June 4, 2010
A field of flowers.
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If one of something is good, four of something is better, right? This is my fourth version of the circular tablecloth skirt, made from a vin...
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Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Maybe I am a shortcake.
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Strawberries are such a sweet treat. And if you think they are pretty on your plate, imagine how nice they are on your skirt. Not literally ...
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
A wood framed building that looks like it might fall down.
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Just about two wee ks ago, I ate a last and final lunch at an iconic San Antonio structure. The Liberty Bar was built haphazardly in 1890, a...
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Sunday, May 30, 2010
Fitting Mail Order 9213 - Marilyn does it again
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Back in January I resolved to make a series of vintage or vintage reproduction patterns this year. So, I recognize I have not been posting ...
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