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[Lauren]

Kamikat, I ditto what ShoreRoadLady says- FABULOUS! You always make such adorable stuff, and it all suits you so well

AmyJeanne, your fabrics are so dang cute! You're getting pretty handy, there with the machine! :eusa_clap

 

[Vintage Verve]

With this one, I didnt extend the front bodice enough to my liking so Im going to redo the front. I also added shoulder pads after this shot. I LOVE the fabric, and it turned out so much like the original picture. Once I redo the front, Ill wear it a lot more

LD

Super cute! Don't change it Lady Day, it looks great on you!

 

[Vintage Verve]

Oh, I forgot to say that I love your shoes too. They are perfect for the style.

 

[Lady Day]

Thanks
The shoes....$20 from payless

Oh yeah, Im rockin the big bank lol


LD

 

[Miss 1929]

It looks like winter in Kamikat Land! And what a nice dress.

Lady Day, I adore your plaid dress, it is so flattering! Who cares if they don't match up, I can't tell from here. I want a plaid dress badly now!

 

[kamikat]

Thanks
The shoes....$20 from payless

Oh yeah, Im rockin the big bank lol


LD

I just wish there was a way to fancy it up like Tar-gey. I continually amaze my more spendy mom and sis w/ "really, you like these? they are a Payless special, ya know).

 

[Mrs. Merl]

Spectacular work all around. I am having dress envy!!! I am going through sewing withdrawal as my machine and stuff has been all packed up to make room for Turkey Time and to make things worse I am soo broke I can't afford the notions to finish my projects. *sigh* Thanks for all the lovely posts to keep me from going into a full out depression.

 

[LelaViavonie]

I just wish there was a way to fancy it up like Tar-gey. I continually amaze my more spendy mom and sis w/ "really, you like these? they are a Payless special, ya know).

I know exactly what you mean!

I have very close friends with cash to burn.. and they always seem to fond of what I may have one.. especially my shoes.. and they are stunned (never fails) to find out they are from payless or a store of some sort

Spendin the MAD money Honey! LOL

 

[Amy Jeanne]

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??

 

[Lady Day]

Cuuuuuute!

Slacks are very hard to make/fit well, and yours look mighty fine.


LD

 

[Miss Dottie]

Talking a page from my new wartime sewing manual, I decided to use some scrap I had in wool and silk and make an evening bag.

I pretty much went by the directions here except I made it 10" in diameter, a fabric button hole, and trimmed the visible inside with black instead of the silk lining. There is a lot of hand stitching, but i made it in half an afternoon.

Its large enough to hold all my modern items (phone camera wallet) for a night!

LD

Lady Day, is there nothing you can't sew? That handbag is perfectly DREAMY!

 

[divaabsoluta]

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??

I think the slacks are great !!! I´m so envious of all you gals who have the talent and perserverance to sew ( like Lady Days dresses ! ) Good job ! :eusa_clap D

 

[Amy Jeanne]

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.

 

[kamikat]

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.

Oh, that is made of awesome!

 

[Lady Day]

Yeah, there is a fair amount of awesome made into that dress.

You are getting gewwwd!

LD

 

[Vintage Verve]

Oh, that is made of awesome!

:eusa_clap hehehe. I love that comment! Mind if I steal it?

 

[Sunny]

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.

That's terrific! As one who's also had chest-button issues, I recommend some strategic hooks and eyes or snaps. They're pretty handy.

 

[goldwyn girl]

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??

I think they look fabulous !!!

 

[Lady Day]

I thought this bag was so unusual. I had never seen one that just folds over your arm like that. Huh! SO I used some scrap wool, and some cotton twill. I liked it, and here you go.

I made this more out of curiosity than use. Making this made me realize I gotta work on setting my zippers :eusa_doh: Of course, zippers wouldnt have been available during war time (and thats stated in the booklet quite a few times), but shhh, dont tell anyone



LD

 

[MarieAnne]

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??

I think they're fantastic! I actually saw this picture, scrolled no further, went straight to eBay and started looking for vintage slacks patterns! I found one, no quite so cool as yours, but had all the main features (high-ish waist, straight leg.) I love the buttons and the cuffs!