[ sources for these lovely images: 1. Donny-Laine 1944, 2. gleeful pondering..., 3. porträtt, 4. crochet buttons, 5. November 10th, 6. Sweet dreams, 7. whoopee ti yi yo, get along little dogies, 8. Untitled, 9. vintage Avon ]
- Miriam recently shared some lovely peeks inside several 1938 Marie Claire magazines, which are utterly inspiring!
- Breaking up the two piece suit to go further: four ways to wear a suit differently!
- I love this clever tutorial for a book page wreath–can’t you see this with a little glitz and glitter for Christmas?
- Turn a plain, pleated skirt into something really fun and fantastic with a little paint.
- Reilly share some helpful tips about shopping for 30s style fabrics with links!
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This pretty, 1940s day or morning dress pattern (a gift from the sweet Sophia!), is on my to-sew list for next spring. Although I know the weather is starting to cool down for many of my readers, and I have been obsessing over fall clothing, there is something just so fetching about this light and ruffly frock! Look closely and you’ll see a smocking/shirring detail at the hip–isn’t that so fun? I love these little details in vintage patterns…
What are your plans for this weekend? I’ve got a few (we have a packed schedule right now! hehe!), and hopefully will have some fun photos to share… Have a lovely weekend, my dear friends!
I always look forward to your inspiration posts! Those vintage Marie Claire’s are so great!
I just love the pink dress on the sewing pattern, reminds me a lot of spring in love (-:
You’re so darling to include my little painted skirt tutorial
and i can’t WAIT to see that dress once it’s all made! that will be a beauty… xo
great collage!!!