I'm Sewing, Sewing and Sewing.

Hello reader,

 

This September has gone by quickly. It's been full of organizing, cleaning and sewing. I've mostly been hemming pants for my mom and brother, but I did make a fantastic navy blue skirt for myself out of my Simplicity pattern #3688. I desperately needed a blue skirt. I have light brown, black and light grey. I consider a navy blue skirt a staple in vintage fashion and any vintage gal needs one in their armoire! Don't you agree? Here is a navy blue polka dot blouse I bought recently at Forever21 (along with a sleeveless navy blue blouse with bow). It has a bit of a peplum effect, so naturally, a skirt would look best. But I realized I didn't have a skirt to match. So, I got out the pattern, started tweaking, adjusting, and this is the finished product. I think the skirt turned out pretty good. Here are the photos. (P.S. note the mums, a true sign of fall!)

 

 

Have you sewn anything lately?

 

Ivy

 

August Purchases

Hello everyone, I hope you all had a splendid August. Where I live, it's been hot and humid. I want to get out of the house, even just on the patio would be nice. However, I find myself outside for no more than 5 minutes and wanting to go back into the house with it's refrigerator-like air. And if it is nice enough to open windows, there always seems to be some prick farmer that is spreading crap on his field. The joys of living in the Midwest. Anyway, lets see the pretty things of August, shall we?



Vintage blouse from Saving Grace Salvage

American Eagle Oxford Heels from Payless

Hudnut White Heliotrope Sachet Powder from Saving Grace Salvage

Vintage gardening book

Vintage Le Chic navy blue button packs

 Butterick pattern #1321

 Superior pattern #9766

 Simplicity pattern #4757

Advance pattern #7873 

Simplicity pattern #1799

Advance patterns booklet April 1936

 Large vintage mint napkin/towel

Small vintage salmon napkin/towel

Frontless Needlecraft magazine June 1929

Hope you all have a great September!

Ivy

July Purchases

Happy August, everyone!

Earlier this month I had the flu, which put a major damper on blogging and staying connected with you guys. As well as ridiculous heat and humidity. But, I'm here now and will share some purchases of July!

1950's Corsage

Large Fenton Hobnail Bowl

War Sweethearts photo, Momma & Baby photo

Vintage yellow glazed planter

Botanical prints and hummingbird print

Frontless April 1926 McCall's Magazine

 A risqué shampoo ad, and below it a coupon for you church! Very funny.

1940's Patterns

Also purchased:

Vintage mink hat with box

Brooches

Jar

1920's Tangee rouge compact

Light fixture

Bakelite switch plates

Hope you all had a nice July!

Ivy