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ShortClara

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imoldfashioned said:
Thanks for the link Short Clara--I'm thinking about starting a modern novelty patterns thread to share some of my links but I haven't gotten around to doing it yet.

Oooh! Ooh! *raises hand* yes please!! I'm just goofy for them! Right now I'm looking for a perfect apple print for fall and none I'm finding are floating my boat. Also on my current list to find - solar system print :)
 

kamikat

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ShortClara said:
Oh, here's the link - it's so fab, isn't it? Most of the modern novelty fabric I see is more for kids stuff, not for adult-types (or older folks pretending to be adults ;))

http://www.hartsfabric.com/37588.html

Oh, no!!! That site will be the death of my wallet. I found several that would make cute 50's dresses. This one will be my first purchase
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Miss Neecerie

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RedHotRidinHood said:
Miss N, that's very elegant! Are there any pictures of you wearing it?


Sadly not...I was too forgetful to pose for pictures...so i will have to throw it on next time someone is there to snap a picture.

Just for the sewer types...Its Decades of Style 1930s Hostess Gown....which is forever known as the origami gown...
 

GoldLeaf

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Miss Neecerie said:
.... for the sewer types...

Oh dear, I thought you were talking about waste water treatment experts. God bless our sanitarians, but I don't think they would look very good in that dress :eek: lol

Sorry, couldn't help myself. The mental image I got amused me highly :D

Your dress is lovely, you did a great job!
 

Kitty_Sheridan

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Any UK ladies there is a magazine called Prima, they have a number to call every month for a free pattern.
This month it is a Swing Coat in three lengths.
I'm sure it could find its' way to any interested US gals!
;)
Last months was a lovely vintage inspired frock too with a cross over top. So much more flattering for those of us hefty top halfs.

Oh who am I kidding...top and bottom match at the moment. Both hefty!
lol
 

lyburnum

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Not the best of photos but some of the things I've made in the last year. I have more (all my long dresses) but they're hiding in my sisters wardrobe and she hates me getting them out! Some of these go back a long way. I have quite a lot so I've had to split the posts

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I made this after watching 'In The Mood for Love' and falling in love with her dresses

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I made these trousers in black and grey wool to keep me warm in the winter!

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Somehow I've lost the belt for this shirt, it must be at the back of my wardrobe somewhere... I hope!
 

lyburnum

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Same jacket as earlier, I made that dress for my 21st birthday. My hair was a lot shorter then!

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I made this dress for a night at a tiki lounge in london

These two were some of the first things I made:
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This I just made up the pattern for
 

RetroModelSari

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Iyburnum: A fantastic wardrobe!!!! I´m making that Simplicity trowsers, too right now. It seems to be an easy one, so the Pepita-one I work at won´t stay my only pair of it!

As promised here are my photos with the light blue outfits that I did a few weeks ago!





I´m very happy how it turned out. The top is not strtchy though so it´s allways a struggle to get it over my chest even with a fully open zipper.

Lady Day: I really love your sofa and the Doggie!

Denise: A wonderfull dress!!!
 
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Amazing things!!! I wish I had learned to sew, I just don't see how I'll ever fit it into life right now (having a machine still in the box after 2 years) but I so ENVY those of you who can just whip up whatever you like in whatever fabric you choose!

Ang
 

deelovely

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WOW!!

lyburnum said:
Not the best of photos but some of the things I've made in the last year. I have more (all my long dresses) but they're hiding in my sisters wardrobe and she hates me getting them out! Some of these go back a long way. I have quite a lot so I've had to split the posts

IMG_7349.jpg

b5032dz3.jpg


IMG_7348.jpg

I made this after watching 'In The Mood for Love' and falling in love with her dresses

IMG_7344.jpg

4044.jpg

I made these trousers in black and grey wool to keep me warm in the winter!

IMG_7345.jpg

4081.jpg


IMG_7342.jpg

4047.jpg

Somehow I've lost the belt for this shirt, it must be at the back of my wardrobe somewhere... I hope!
Awesome job! And I absolutely ADORE those loose trousers!!
 

kamikat

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Your trousers look fantastic! I'm working on a pair right now and am really struggling with the fit. I'm also glad to your white jacket. I just bought this pattern.
 

lyburnum

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London, UK
CherryRed said:
I second that!:eusa_clap What pattern did you use on the blue and green plaid...the 40's one with the trousers???

I just searched through my patterns to find it - it was Vintage Vogue 2402! It's a gorgeous pattern and it comes with a dress too.

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RetroModelSari: The trousers are dead easy - hence why I made two pairs. And they're great when they're finished! My only problem with them was that they didn't make them in my size - so I had to adjust the pattern to make them smaller. I also lengthened them by about 3 inches so that I could wear them with heels.

P.S. Thank you everyone for your lovely compliments
 

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