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  1. Amy Jeanne

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    Horrible, horrible me. Just bought these from EvaDress: 1937 Original http://www.evadress.com/880.html 1934 Repro GUILTY!!!
  2. Amy Jeanne

    Show us what you've made!

    Nothing too exciting or taxing -- just a curtain for our bathroom for that extra added privacy!! :) My husband picked out the fabric. I sewed it with red thread. It looks swank!
  3. Amy Jeanne

    Show us what you've made!

    I'm in love with the pants. But then again -- I have an unhealthy obsession with 1930s and 1940s women's trousers.
  4. Amy Jeanne

    Show us what you've made!

    As always, thanks gals. I've been sewing my brains out. I worked on this during the 4 day weekend... It's from this: http://evadress.com/6222.html My chest closure didn't turn out as snazzy, but any looser and it looked silly. I'm sure it was intended for a flat chest originally.
  5. Amy Jeanne

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    I'm brand new to sewing and haven't gone into grading territory yet. I fit into vintage size 18, but I buy size 20, too, because I have no problem taking them in a bit. For an absolute beginner, I'd say stick with your size or one size larger.
  7. Amy Jeanne

    Show us what you've made!

    Here's my head... http://evadress.com/650.html My attempt at these trousers. I love them! I'm very shocked at how awesome they look! I've still got a few "hidden" flaws, but I'm getting better. I will certainly wear these out! Tell me -- do you think the cuffs are too high??
  8. Amy Jeanne

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    Oops, should have put that I'm ansewring a question for jtcarrey!!! But, yes, they are cute! And I have a '34 pattern very similar to this that I'm making into jeans! I'm almost done. Stayed tuned at a Fedora lounge near you!
  9. Amy Jeanne

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    I'm no pattern expert, but I would say this is 1940s. I'd say very early 40s judging by the hairdos on the drawings. Also the puffy sleeves make me think it's from that era. Maybe even '39. Again, I'm no expert -- this is my "method" when it comes to dating patterns!!!
  10. Amy Jeanne

    Show us what you've made!

    I just went ahead and bought a machine and read the manual. It won't make sense at first, but once I started getting the feel for my machine it started to make perfect sense! Sewing was and is something I desperately want to learn!! I know I may never be as good as my seamstress friend or the...
  11. Amy Jeanne

    Show us what you've made!

    Marzipan -- it really looks cute! Doesn't look wonky at all! My stuff still can be wonky at times -- especially the hems. Bleh. One thing I hate is skirt hems!! Sew every single day. Even if it's the same thing over and over again. I made 3 of the same apron to start with. They got...
  13. Amy Jeanne

    Show us what you've made!

    The bottom dress!! THE BOTTOM DRESSS!!! *dies*
  14. Amy Jeanne

    Show us what you've made!

    Amy Jeanne, this fabric pattern is so adorable, is it repro? The fabric is new/repro -- it's from ladybuttonfabrics.com. I made the same skirt in brown corduroy: And another pillow just for fun: Amy Jeane- That skirt is so much cuter then the pattern illustration. It looks...
  15. Amy Jeanne

    Show us what you've made!

    LD -- I love it! I love the yellow button. Great touch. Also, the bottom lefthand photo looks like a fish with it's mouth open and it made me giggle a little bit. Here's what I've been doing: Kitchen curtain Fabric detail. I love it! 1940s skirt made today all by myself...
  16. Amy Jeanne

    Oh, the Stigma of an Astigmatism. . .

    I get all my frames at the Antiquarium in Philadelphia. They're always real vintage. Always $35!
  17. Amy Jeanne

    Do you wear curlers in front of your Significant Other?

    Errr...is it wrong that I think Thelma Harper has some good style? lol Seriously. It's one of my favourite TV shows and whenever I watch it I'm always commenting on how I like her coats and shoes. And I like Iola's style, too. Fer Realz.
  19. Amy Jeanne

    Do you wear curlers in front of your Significant Other?

    My husband has seen me in all my phases and I have nothing to hide from him. And he has nothing negative to say about any phase of my grooming. If he did, I wouldn't have married him. Actually, he was once telling me how ridiculous he thought his ex was because she would wake up way...
  20. Amy Jeanne

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    I'm a beginner, but I've dove right in. I'm making stuff from vintage patterns and I bought myself a brother sewing machine with all kinds of functions (more than I need right now!) I also have a 1938 Kenmore Rotary DeLuxe. I learned basics from a professional seamstress, and we do get to...
  21. Amy Jeanne

    How Much Makeup?

    Pink powder blush dusted on my lids Brown eyeliner, heavier on the top lids Black mascara Black, painted-on eyebrows Just a dab of concealer under the eyes to cover the purple Red lipstick I can't stand the feel of foundation or anything else all over my face. Just the eyes and lips...
  22. Amy Jeanne

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    I just bought this on my lunch break. DAMN! Everyone was right -- vintage patterns are addicting. I'm not even that good of a sewer yet -- yet I'm aiming high! :)
  23. Amy Jeanne

    Opinions & Advice.

    I think you should wear what you like. It's the way you carry it that can make it look fabulous or awful, IMO. Not your figure.

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