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My Zero Waste New Look 6092 Wrap Skirt

I wanted to share with you my zero waste New Look 6092 wrap skirt. The Pattern The vintage New Look 6092 mock wrap skirt pattern comes in two styles and lengths. Even though it initially looks like a traditional wrap skirt, it has a concealed zip on the back. The Fabric The suggested fabrics are …

How to Make The Timeless Vintage Vogue 4001 Coat Pattern

How to make the timeless vintage Vogue 4001 coat pattern. I love vintage patterns and I spotted this coat pattern on eBay. It took me a while to come to a decision, but ultimately, I had to buy it! Coincidentally, it was being sold by a friend who I had lost contact with some 30 …

Sewing the vintage New Look 6092 skirt

Sewing The Vintage New Look 6092 Skirt

The Pattern Sewing the vintage New Look 6092 skirt. I purchased this vintage pattern on eBay. It immediately caught my eye and reminded me of skirts that I wore back in the 1980s. Two styles and two lengths are available for the skirts. I had assumed from the cover image that they were wrap skirts, …

My Latest Dream Vintage Dress Pattern, Vogue 7956

During my search for patterns on Etsy, I came across my latest dream vintage dress pattern, Vogue 7956. I was instantly attracted to the full circle skirt and unusual neckline of this wrap dress. I had no choice but to purchase it there and then!  The Pattern This rare vintage Vogue pattern from the 1950s …

Celebrating Turning 60, By Sewing A Vintage Dress

Making my 60th Birthday Dress Using Butterick B6318 PATTERN REVIEW & SEWING TIPS FOR BUTTERICK 6318 Crossing over into a new decade is always a milestone, and turning 60 was the most challenging of all!  Not because it seemed that it was a grand old age to reach, but because I would be alone in lockdown. …