In Fitting Fashion / inspiration

  • May 01, 2012

    Your Opinion Matters and I Want to Hear It

    Are you guys willing to offer you opinion?  I really want to hear what you think about this.  Yes, really. Lately, I am obsessed with shift dresses.   I think this can be blamed on Mad Men.  I am an avid fan of the show and can't help but be influenced by it so I've been turning to the late 1960's for inspiration for the next pattern release.  There is something easy and modern about a shift dress but, if not done exactly right, they can seem a bit old fashioned, so I'm torn.  I want to spend my time making...

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  • Mar 31, 2012

    A Charming Sewing Video

    Here is a short educational film sponsored by the Simplicity Pattern Company.  I adore these vintage sewing films, they so clearly demonstrate the social norms of a certain time in history.  This one is from 1948 Do Home Economics classes exist any more?   I know many schools eliminated it with budget cuts.  I believe it is a huge loss.  What are your thoughts?

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  • Feb 29, 2012

    A Few Laughs on Leap Day

     In the off chance that you haven't heard of the Center for Pattern Design, please follow the link and check them out.  They are doing great work to preserve the skills of pattern making and draping and have many books and workshops on the subject.  They are worth a go see! I received their newsletter today which included a link to this video. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!  Mary Martin 1953

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  • Feb 21, 2012

    A Fun Weekend Sewing Project

     My husband and I have been invited to "A Night of Murder at the Juice Joint".  This is one of those murder mystery parties where you get all dressed up and play a character in the game.  This one happens to be set in 1925, the era of prohibition, speakeasies, and gangsters.  The part I am playing is that of Kitty Cocktail.  Sounds fun right?  Well, I was completely inspired to make my own 1920's flapper dress for the occasion and spent the weekend creating it.   This was a really fun project which took me away from what I...

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  • Feb 15, 2012

    Spring 2012 - Styling

    While searching through the old pattern box, I came across this lovely vintage pattern dated 1958.  I am thinking this might make a perfectly sweet summer dress.  I may need to adjust the amount of gathering, especially at the back bodice, but I'm kind of in love with it.  What do you think? I also came across this one, dated 1973. I'm not in love with the ruffles around the neckline but that is super easy to eliminate.  Perhaps a shorter length and adding a short sleeve might work?  What caught my eye, to be honest, was the french dart. ...

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