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Did you make that? Share your retro-inspired DIY projects, tutorials, patterns and hacks.

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Jenny dress

Started by Lucy Aguilera Mar 24, 2015. 0 Replies 0 Likes

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 3 Likes

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 2 Likes

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 0 Likes

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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Comment by Soozi Qu on November 28, 2012 at 3:44pm: I have several snood patterns but have not yet tried them. I should do so as I wore one that I had bought some time ago last weekend. I was really unhappy with it. It rode up and the elastic in it was too tight so it didn't sit nice. They are meant to sit nice and loose and just hold your hair in it. This was pretty tight so it kept riding up at the back underneath my hair giving the whole style a funny shape. Looks like I better get crocheting!

Comment by Samantha Jo Jaffray on January 4, 2013 at 8:05am: I am so excited for this page! I've been sewing since I was a little girl, and I make my own patterns and make purses, clothing, and retro aprons. I LOVE all things crafty and cant wait to chat with all of you and see what you are up to!! :)

Comment by Christine Cochrum on July 30, 2013 at 6:23pm: I've recently started to learn how to sew. I'm taking a few classes and I'm loving it. I can't wait to start trying to make my own dresses. Patters still frighten me a little though, so I'll have to work up to it. I'm happy to see this group so I can get some pointers.