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Chiffon hem

This technique was given to me by a friend and I’ve used it for everything ever since.  It works wonderfully but it really works well on chiffon! Change to a straight stitch plate if you have one. Sew...

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Monday Morning Musings

Just musing about what my day and this week is going to present in line with the 1912 Sewing Project.  Head on over to my blog Mimi O and check it out. Monday Morning Musings Enjoy your day… ~mimi o

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Finding Fabric…

Finding Fabric…. via Finding Fabric….

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New books!

New books!. via New books!.

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the pleating board

Hello,   I am sorry but I am not Lynn… I am Shelly… <<<NOW FOR THE FUN>>> THE PLEATING BOARD (sorry no Yardage given, It all depends on the finished size you want. Any size goes)...

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Spring Hat Completed Mock-up and Photos.

New to the VPLL1912 Project, I began with the easy-to-download Spring Hat. Included were a hat illustration, wire armature diagram and minimal instructions, with suggestions for fabrics. It was...

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Turned Lapped Seams

I really need someone who can draw to illustrate this!  I will try, but no promises! For a lapped seam the person must know how to use the stitching line as a guide for seaming. Start with the...

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French Seams: A Tutorial

French Seams: A Tutorial I have written a photo tutorial on french seams.  It is in .doc format and can be found in my blog.

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Finishing the Ladies Duster Vintage Pattern Lending Library 1912 Pattern #0402

It has been a while since I posted any progress on my coat. There were several setbacks, so I continued with other projects while I rethought aspects of the duster. The further I went down the...

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Soutache Trimmed Skirt – Vintage Pattern Lending Library #E0162

I was hesitant to make this pattern and took a lot of time to decide on the fabric. I was afraid the style would not be flattering on my figure. I was wrong to be so hesitant…and thrilled with the...

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