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Corduroy Shoes

Hello fellow DIY Dames, I need help I have a pair of corduroy brown flats that I would love to dye black. I have researched online if this…

Started by Lucy Aguilera

0 Jan 28, 2013

Help with transforming my new heels please!

Hello! I need help from some of you more crafty ladies.  I bought these amazing gold shoes but want to change them from gold to a subtle sp…

Started by Ms. Natalie Ruth

7 Jan 28, 2013
Reply by Lucy Aguilera

Vintage knitting for modern gals & guys

Hey everyone, As the weather is turning a bit nippy here I've been wanting to get my needles out and knit something.  I'm looking for vinta…

Started by Michele Frykas

4 Jan 15, 2013
Reply by Frédé

I made my own wedding dress :)

Don't mind my hair ! My biggest regret was not having a proper brush the day of ( it was very windy out). I drafted my own pattern  , the…

Started by Lissete Briggs

5 Jan 4, 2013
Reply by Samantha Jo Jaffray

Getting into the swing of things...

I just found this wonderful website and this amazing group within in! I feel like I just struck gold! I'm starting to crochet a snood tonig…

Started by Sarah Robla

1 Nov 29, 2012
Reply by Soozi Qu

Tula Pink Fabric from The Birds & The Bees Collection

Hello there crafty ladies! I just wanted to let you know that I now carry Tula Pink's Swallow Skies fabric on Gypsy (fuchsia) background an…

Started by Sabbies Purses

0 Nov 21, 2012

The hostess dress w/ pants - pattern help?

So this is by Loveland and Sea and I am obsessed with this.  I've done rompers with the drawstring skirt, but I want to create something m…

Started by Sherill Anne Gross

1 Oct 22, 2012
Reply by Ruby duVin

Tried out a new pattern. :]

So I bought this pattern a while back, and finally decided to try it out. I was amazed with how perfectly it fits! I haven't sewn in a whil…

Started by Chessna Fernald

15 Oct 22, 2012
Reply by Sherill Anne Gross

Reproduction Fashion Fabric

So I've been wrapped up in my sewing machine, whipping together some little cuties (pics soon!).  And as much as I love some of what I've b…

Started by Ruby duVin

1 Oct 16, 2012
Reply by Jasmine

Pretreating fabrics

Hi ladies,I just picked up some gorgeous wool crepe and wool suiting from the post office, that I'm going to turn into pencil skirts. With…

Started by Margrete

2 Oct 16, 2012
Reply by Margrete

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Jenny dress

Started by Lucy Aguilera Mar 24, 2015. 0 Replies

Hello there, has anyone ever altered a PUG Jenny dress? Practically the bust? I am not very blessed in that area and need to alter my dress. I am thinking of taking the boning out completely but…Continue

baby / toddler slings

Started by Kristina Hill Edwards. Last reply by Maria Houston Sep 30, 2014. 4 Replies

I could use some advise from you ladies... I used to make these baby/toddler ring slings…Continue

1950s style dress

Started by Margrete. Last reply by Miss Julia Aug 18, 2014. 4 Replies

Here's finally another project that's been a little on and off.When I got my sewing machine last year, the first thing I started "fantasizing" about was a 50s style dress in white w/black polkadot…Continue

Pattern Sizing and altering

Started by Melissa Gossett. Last reply by Miss Julia Aug 18, 2014. 1 Reply

I just joined the group and wanted to say this is amazing! I am a seamstress and make a lot of my own vintage clothing. I have been a seamstress for nearly 20 years, and I have done everything from…Continue

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