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Lady Day

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Miss_Becky said:
Do you think you could cut out a new yoke piece in black and re-sew it?

It would be too much work to make the sleeves over again. Im lazy when it comes to alterations :) But it is something to think about. Great minds think alike :)

LD
 

Bettys Closet

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SayCici....

SayCici said:
There should be fabric suggestions on the back of the envelope. I think satin or chiffon would be nice.


Maybe i should read before posting.... thanks for the quick advice!
Found some lovely red crepe. have already made up the skirt. will post some pics when its all finished. Thanks again ;)
 

goldwyn girl

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TheSwingingBee

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Inky said:
lovely work all of you talented ladies!!

AmyJeane that dress looks great - I am sure your friend will love it! I love the sleeves!!

Lauren - what a perfect look for you - so comfy yet totally pulled together!!

Smuterella - that hat looks so professional! You should keep up with the hat making when you can!

PsychoSue - love that fabric and great use of scraps! I keep mine and never find I do anything with them.

I spent some time in the fabric store on Saturday, so hopefully I can put the sewing machine back on the dining room table now that the guests are gone!!

Edited to add:

It takes me so long to finish anything I forgot I finally got a picture of the hubby (in his best Sears Catalog pose) modeling the Day of the Dead shirt I made him for his birthday (in September) that I finally finished a couple of weeks ago!!)

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This is Kwik Sew's 3484, size XL, no alterations. In store-bought he wears an XXL but that was just too big according to Kwik Sew's measurments. Amazingly enough I did not have to lengthen the body or sleeves for his 6'3" frame. He loves it and we purchased some fabric to make another shirt from a 1945 vintage pattern I purchased from our very own Lauren.

Love this, and good to know about the sizing, my hubby is a store-bought size XXL too, so I think this may be what he's getting for his birthday in March. That's long enough after we move.
 

kamikat

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TheSwingingBee said:
Love this, and good to know about the sizing, my hubby is a store-bought size XXL too, so I think this may be what he's getting for his birthday in March. That's long enough after we move.

I've made multiples of that pattern and love each one. My DH is a DaVinci's L but the KwikSew L is too big and the M is too small. Right now, I'm making him sorta M 1/2, in between M and L.
 

kamikat

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While I like the idea of sportswear, I don't think this look works for me. I might have to stick to 40s trousers for my casual looks. I was just so excited to find a trouser pattern in a 44.
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Bettys Closet

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Kamikat...

But its so cute! hehe. love the leopard flats too, very nice. I just love the patterns you choose :D

kamikat said:
While I like the idea of sportswear, I don't think this look works for me. I might have to stick to 40s trousers for my casual looks. I was just so excited to find a trouser pattern in a 44.
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Miss Sis

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Ah, I thought I'd posted something about it, but couldn't remember....

It is a really nice pattern. Shame the pic I posted is a bit washed out. Haven't got a better one. The ruffles are lovely in action when you're dancing but hard to see in the photos. I certainly feel very glamorous wearing it!
 

Miss_Becky

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Lady Day said:
It would be too much work to make the sleeves over again. Im lazy when it comes to alterations :) But it is something to think about. Great minds think alike :)

LD


I hear ya on being lazy with alterations. I just hate taking out all those tiny, sometimes perfectly sewn stitches :mad:
 

Lady Day

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Made a nice shirt jacket kinda thing out of this patten. I raised the neckline and its still too wide, so I gotta raise it again next time I make it up.
I like that this 40s blouse has a pleat in the back. It needs shoulder pads, but I dont care.

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Wood buttons, yay!!

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LD
 

bunny chan

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Tonight asked my granparents if they can help me sewing a vintage dress, as I'm not able at all!
They're quite old now, but granpa always sewed good dress, for him or granma, and also for other people sometimes!

So, I'm going to buy a pattern soon and realize it with them! I think it will be also a good way to spend time together: I know it will make them happy!!

I'm really looking forword to show you the result!!!

B.
 

Sickofitcindy

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bunny chan said:
Tonight asked my granparents if they can help me sewing a vintage dress, as I'm not able at all!
They're quite old now, but granpa always sewed good dress, for him or granma, and also for other people sometimes!

So, I'm going to buy a pattern soon and realize it with them! I think it will be also a good way to spend time together: I know it will make them happy!!

I'm really looking forword to show you the result!!!

B.
I'm sure your grandparents will be very happy to help with you. My noni taught me to sew 13 years ago. I know spending that time means alot to the both of us. Can't wait to sew what you make!
 

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