This tutorial was, of course, inspired by Mad Men, based on one of Betty Draper’s headbands (see another example here) and a blue and white polka dot dress worn by Peggy Olson. Fortunately, Alicia had her mother’s vintage fabric stash to dive into, but you can make a bunch with any of your fabric scraps lying around!
What about you? Have you ever made anything out of feedsacks (they’re still obtainable on eBay)? If you’ve ever looked through that trunk of pictures in your attic, have you ever found pictures of your mother of grandmother wearing dresses made from flowery feedsack patterns of the time?Thank you all again for letting me share my love of all things vintage.
Gretchen Hirsch loves vintage fashion. She’s the author of the popular blog Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing and is writing a sewing book to be released in fall 2012 from STC Craft/Melanie Falick Books. She lives in Queens with her husband and two cats.From board shorts to daisy dukes and everywhere in between, shorts are the go-to garment for spring and summer. The trend this season is all about enhancing casual shorts with luxe fabrics and ornate embellishments. Here are 6 on-trend looks you need in your closet!
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and come away with that judgement on her Yes she doesn’t mouth the pat expected platitudes Yes she walks to a different beat but can’t you see how she’s hurting Can’t you see how deeply she feels How true she is How she walks with integrity It hurt my heart I decided not to read reviews anymore And then that spread to interviews Didn’t want to see my characters or myself through someone else’s lens I stick to this policy for the most part It’s served me well I do the best work I can Give
almost always. When I do go out in my glasses, ahalf-rimless, sexy librarian style of pair, peopleoften tell me that they “work” for me. Nothing sendsme back to the contacts faster than that comment. It’snot like I’m shy of acting smart, but something in medoesn’t like to signal my personality in advance.Glasses match me too well, I suppose; they reveal me,and little of my me-ness is generally in vogue.This season, I think, is the exception to the rule.When Yigal Azrouel sent models down his runway wearing
Thanks BurdaStyle for another great project! Look for this dress on the Mood Sewing Network as well!BurdaStyle member Amy (a.k.a. ahearta) lives in San Francisco and spends her days working as a scientist. She’s enthusiastic about sewing, and started her blog, Sew Well, to reflect on her efforts to sew well.
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Fall is coming- I know, I know, you don’t want to hear it, but I have pulled together a transitional outfit you can wear from now until the holiday season and look fresh & cool depending upon how you style it.1. Have you made your own motorcycle jacket yet? I made one out of stretch satin once which I used to wear all of the time- until I lost it. Now I plan to make a
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