The Danielle is available!

The 1940s Yoke dress is available in PDF in my Etsy store. This one turned out so well! I'm really happy with it.

The paper patterns are at the printers right now and should be shipped

back to me by the end of the week.

I have two more patterns in the mock up stage so more to come soon!

Thanks!

1970s flappy/newsboy hat

Hi all! Hope you had a great weekend.

I spent my weekend drafting a pattern and making a slew of hats.

The Amy pattern is available!

Hello lovely people.

My latest repro pattern, The Amy, is now available for paper pre-order in my Etsy store, or the available PDFs are up and ready for purchase. Sizes range from 40 bust to 60 bust! W00T

The pattern is a very simple economical early-mid 40s style with scalloped sleeve options and a hart-shaped neckline. It's ideal for a beginner sewer.

Check it out, tell a friend, and yay sewing!

Don't forget to check out my other social media and be sure to tell your friends!

https://www.instagram.com/newvintagelady/ 

www.newvintagelady.com (redesign coming soon)

https://www.pinterest.com/newvintagelady/

The lounging jacket from The Invisible Man

Attn:

Thank you all for the interest in this garment. 

For those who are contacting me now (2022) please understand, this is not just a Halloween costume you can pull off the rack at Target. It's a handmade couture custom tailored garment. A beyond lifelong piece. Please expect pricing to reflect that.

If you want to get into the cue for 2023, I start taking commissions again in February.

Thank you.

Hello lovely people.

I has been some time since I've made a post on a garment that I've made for myself....and this is no exception.

I've been working on my new pattern line which is coming along nicely, I've been making new dresses for backers, and I've been doing alterations for others, all the while, trying to make that rent!

This is a project that I've been involved with for a long time. 

The lounging jacket from the 1933 film, The Invisible Man.

Working on my new repro, The Gibson

Hello lovely people.

the pattern making is mad crazy over here. Got The Deidra all ready and as soon as it comes back from the printer, the paper version will be in the hands of those that want it (hopefully everyone).

The next pattern in the line is a 1910 walking ensemble I've named The Gibson. It consists of a blouse and walking skirt that I modified to work with a larger body.

Take a look at one of the mock ups. Sausage, my 44 bust dress form is modeling.

Going back into the fray with this today. Wish me luck!

Yay Sewing!

Pre-Order the paper The Deidra sewing pattern now!

Hello!

The Deidra is available for Pre-Order in it's paper form now. If you want to be in the first batch of printing, go a head and make an order.

My Kickstarter backers can message me via the Kickstarter protal if you want this pattern and when it comes in, I'll ship it right to you.

Im hard at work on the next pattern too. Ill announce that in a couple of days.

Thanks, and yay sewing!

Wearing History blouse Pt 1

Hello lovely people.

I know it's been a bit of time since I've done any real quality blog posts other than the 

Catalog Sunday posts, but man, life can get so big sometimes.

2017 has been a whirlwind for me, some good, some bad. Well, mostly good, I guess. Then again...some bad, so I would boil it all down to a regular year? Would that work? Eh.

Compound that on the fact that it's hot as balls in the Los Angeles area, and you get a cocktail of lethargic days and unmotivated forevers. 

So I did what anyone else in my position would do:

I crock potted on the balcony.

Mexican Painted Skirt restoration...and news!

 Hey everyone!

It's been a while since I've done a sewing post. I've been busy, and I think I'm nearly ready to reveal why. But first, check out this AMAZING Mexican painted skirt I got a couple months ago.

It has the same image on both sides and it is in amazing shape. The more I looked over it I realized most of these skirts were made to be disposable because of how cheap the fabric is that they are made of. In any case, this amazing sample has stood the test of time and she is mine now.

Catalog Sunday: Look what I found!

A dating source for this Simplicity repro I've been wanting to try

(and have in my collection) for a while.

My repro line is going PDF!

To cut down on costs, paper, shipping and a whole host of other stresses, I'm converting my current pattern line into print at home PDF files available in my ETSY store. Right now I have  two available and more this week.

There are no plans for multi-sizing right now, but in the distant future…perhaps. 

But if you are interested in a pattern now, let me know and I'll move it to the top of the conversion list.

Thanks!

MnM 2014: 1930s inspired pajama set

Hello lovely people.

I have to say, this has been and is, one of the most productive MnMs I've done. And the proof is my current pajama set, with a '30s inspired flair. The style of these jimjams are from two or my repro patterns. Making adaptations to the patterns was really easy.

Upcoming projects.

Hello lovely people.

I spent yesterday cleaning and rearranging my work areas as I prepare for a week of work.

Here I am! raises hand

Hey everybody! I've been busy this month, scrambling and trying to stay in the state. I'm close, but if you can, I'd like to ask for your help. 

I need to come up with $300 by the end of the week, so if you are thinking of buying anything from my etsy store, now would be the time and would really help me. As far as finding a job, I feel I'm getting close. I have a few nice commissions and have been picked up by a few places but the fruits of that are hopefully coming down the pipeline. For now, I just need to stay diligent and keep going, and I'm so close this month.

Clothing restoration: Repairing rotted shirring pt 1

Hello lovely people.

Before I get started with this post I'd like to let you all know I have a new repro pattern available. It's another addition to my men's patterns and a great pair of late 1940's slacks. The pattern is a 38" waist and is available for pre order in my etsy shop.

New Pattern Day Yay!!

Today I have one in the extension of the men's repros I plan on presenting.

A great 40s windbreaker jacket.

Adrian from Vintageville has been so kind to model the jacket for this cover :)

The jacket is one of two styles; the tab button sleeve/waist option with patch pockets, or the felt front pockets with store blight elastic cuffs and waist. The windbreaker is lined with a front open zipper and two piece sleeves! I love two piece sleeves!

The jacket is a 42 chest and perfect for the rockabilly or classic vintage fella. Cant you see this in plaid or even denim?

I am taking pre orders in my etsy store now.

Thanks!!

New Pattern Day!!

Hi everyone!

By popular demand, I have reproduced the popular wrap dress that I can't get enough of!

This pattern is super easy to grade, and is the best wrap dress I've ever worn.

I need 3 pre-orders in order to cover the printing costs, so if you are looking for a great fashion for winter, presto!

The pre-order is available in my etsy store.

Thanks!!!

Bathing Suit pt 5: Adding the details

Good morning and happy Friday lovely people.

Bathing Suit Pt 4: Constructing a real suit.

After two mock ups I'm finally starting on the real suit and I'm excited! 

Viva is  just under two weeks away, and I gotta look the part!

I picked a middle range stiff woven cotton for the suit mainly because of how the fabric handles. It's not too heavy, but has a great pattern to hide any flaws I may make.

Also, because this is a non stretch suit, I wanted the fabric to be sturdy and hold up after many launders.

Bathing Suit pt 3: My second muslin

Good morning lovely people!

This weekend has been full of sewing for me. I just got into a zone on my baiting suit sew-along.

As you recall, the first mock up was quite successful, but it did have some minor fit issues. The waist was too large, and I blame that in part to my resistance to do princess seamed garments. I just know that they require so much fitting on my end until I'm happy with it that I don't bother. That and I think they make me look bad, but I digress.

Bathing Suit pt 2: The real reason I don't like princess seams

Good morning lovely people.