Using a vintage draft to recreate a desired silhouette, and ways in which multiple ideas come together to form a plan.
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Ginger Cord Flares: Groovy, Baby!
In which our blogger makes her fifth pair of Ginger Jeans (second pair of flares!) with 1970's inspired twist, and a great amount of attention paid to grain lines. as you do.
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The Monthly Draft: Ep 2, A Five Panty Drafting Party
In this episode of The Monthly Draft, we're making undies! I'll show you how to draft a basic block, including a look at stretch factors, and then give you four variations to get you on your way to making a whole drawer full of fabulous panties!
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A Cosy Longline Cardigan
In which our blogger finally overcomes procrastination and makes a quick longline cardigan... just in time for summer.
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The Monthly Draft: Ep1, Pencil Skirt
The Monthly Draft is a new series dedicated to walking you through the process of sketching, drafting, fitting, and sewing clothes you love. Episode 1 tackles a fairly simple pencil skirt, with lots of help along the way!
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Drafting and Sewing Vintage Culottes
In which our blogger drafts and sews the first Vintage Pledge project, meets two dogs and a cat, and enjoys working with lovely fabric.
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From Full to Partial Band: A Tutorial
In which our blogger finally gets back to it, and creates a little tutorial for her favorite partial band bra.
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The Blogger and the Vintage Sheets
Two parts retro and one part refashion - this week, I've turned a vintage sheet I found at a secondhand market into a cute sundress with a dip-dyed skirt.
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25 Years, and a Sundress for Winter
In Which our blogger falls into the next age bracket for surveys - and makes a birthday dress.
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Natural Dye Experiments: Turmeric Part 1
In which we don our mad-scientist outfits and a bright yellow experiment in natural dyeing ensues.
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