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50s topper coat for spring: the supplies

February 19, 2021 by Tasha 7 Comments

Back in September, I planned a coat for spring. I ordered the main supplies, but I never got it off the ground. I think mainly because I knew I'd need to make some changes to the pattern and possibly do a muslin, and I put off pulling the pieces out long enough that I talked myself into working on something else and put it to the side. I didn't pick it back up again until I was all set to sew the Charm Patterns swing ... Read more »

Filed Under: Sewing Tagged With: coat making, coats, nancy drew, tailoring, vintage sewing, vintage sewing patterns

Nancy Drew and the Clue in the Epic Sweater

October 11, 2018 by Tasha 35 Comments

As the New York Sheep and Wool Festival fast approaches this year, I thought perhaps it was about time I blog about last year's Rhinebeck sweater! Once you see how long this post is, you'll know why I dragged my heels on writing it for a year. ;) I knit the most insane thing I've ever created, and possibly will ever create. It was an epic ode to a childhood love: a fictional character who helped teach me that young ... Read more »

Filed Under: Knitting Tagged With: intarsia, nancy drew, rhinebeck, sweaters

Nancy Drew and the Clue in the Wrap Dress

December 15, 2015 by Tasha 53 Comments

Actually, this post title should be Nancy Drew and the Clue in the Wrap Dress and Cardigan, but that's a bit of a mouthful, don't you think? ;) This post is brought to you by a dress I finished 8 months ago and a cardigan I finished at least a month ago, to put together an outfit over a year in the making! (By the way, I'm still super loving my new haircut! Lots of outfit photos with it have made it to Instagram even ... Read more »

Filed Under: Knitting, Sewing, Vintage Wardrobe Tagged With: cardigans, dresses, finished projects, nancy drew, outfits, vintage pledge, vintage sewing

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Express Line Cardigan: new knitting pattern!

Express Line Cardigan: new knitting pattern!

Confectioner Scarf - new knitting pattern

Confectioner Scarf – new knitting pattern

Midge pullover  – new knitting pattern!

Midge pullover – new knitting pattern!

Vintage-inspired Royale pullover knitting pattern release

Vintage-inspired Royale pullover knitting pattern release

Wondrella cardigan - new knitting pattern!

Wondrella cardigan – new knitting pattern!

Fortesse beret - new knitting pattern

Fortesse beret – new knitting pattern

Fortesse pullover - new knitting pattern

Fortesse pullover – new knitting pattern

Confidette bolero - new knitting pattern!

Confidette bolero – new knitting pattern!

Legendaire pullover hands behind head

Legendaire pullover – new knitting pattern release

Fayne beret: new knitting pattern release

Fayne beret: new knitting pattern release

Knitting pattern release: Sprigs and Berries

Knitting pattern release: Sprigs and Berries

Nisse: knitting pattern release

Nisse: knitting pattern release

Debut knitting pattern release: Victory

Debut knitting pattern release: Victory

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Getting a cardigan right

Getting a cardigan right

Our great 1950s kitchen renovation reveal

Our great 1950s kitchen renovation reveal

50s topper coat for spring

50s topper coat for spring

Nancy Drew and the Clue in the Epic Sweater

Nancy Drew and the Clue in the Epic Sweater

A plaid bolero, a dress, and a belt buckle walk into a bar

A plaid bolero, a dress, and a belt buckle walk into a bar

Spring green batwing sleeve bolero

Spring green batwing sleeve bolero

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