vintage sewing

9 min read 2022-11-09 21:09:31

Claire McCardell Q&A with fashion historian Julie Eilber

This month, we’re excited to collaborate with fashion historian and sewing expert Julie Eilber on two fabulous Cashmerette Club designs: the

9 min read 2022-05-11 07:09:48

It’s not every day I go full on casual with what I am wearing, but doing so in vintage style is my preferred interpretation for having fun

7 min read 2022-03-18 05:23:53

There is nothing 100% “from scratch” in the outfit that I’m posting this time, as this is (mostly) about a current refashion of a 1940s blouse

9 min read 2022-01-13 05:49:03

Now that the holiday season is done, I am feeling just how severely 2021 has wiped me out in more ways than one. It was not the sewing – what I

14 min read 2021-12-09 12:33:24

Of all the animated princess which have graced the silver screen in my lifetime, I would like to say my favorite just may be one that is not even

4 min read 2021-10-25 01:33:23

I love it when sewing stars align. Like when Minerva sends a call out to promote their new fabric ranges, and the ideal fabric screams to be made up

1 min read 2021-10-25 01:33:23

I love it when sewing stars align. Like when Minerva sends a call out to promote their new fabric ranges, and the ideal fabric screams to be made up

1 min read 2021-10-07 11:56:38

“See the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls me. What’s beyond that line? Will I cross that

1 min read 2021-09-22 12:51:38

It mystifies me that something as vigorous, beautiful, and pleasant smelling as the shrub rose, also known for its wild varieties the dog briar or

1 min read 2021-07-16 06:35:16

Living the Midwest of America, I am surrounded by land and thus far away from any real beach. However, I am surrounded by rivers, streams, and

9 min read 2021-04-01 11:58:07

Mod 60’s fashion is not automatically associated with a sweet and feminine style. Yet, when on occasion it is juxtaposed with the ‘baby doll’

8 min read 2020-11-19 12:10:15

I feel like I am barely making it through most days lately. There, I said it. Why hide it? I think I speak for many people. So, all I felt

8 min read 2020-07-25 18:50:07

The wonderful world of sewing is filled with many different niches. From quilting to costuming to RTW dupes, there really is something for everyone.

8 min read 2020-07-24 19:25:04

The wonderful world of sewing is filled with many different niches. From quilting to costuming to RTW dupes, there really is something for everyone.

3 min read 2020-07-22 20:00:47

1950’s cotton canvas, 1970’s cotton barkcloth, 1920’s sheer wool I collect vintage fabric, patterns and notions and together they create an