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DuBarry 1952B (1937-1938)
DuBarry 1952B, circa 1937-1938. Here’s the pattern packet: And here’s the dress: Pardon my wilted appearance, it was about a hundred degrees even though I was in the shade and it was dry. … more →
Rhinestones & Telephones
* Residential Architecture: House Dress by heri&salli
wrote 2 months ago: Residential Architecture: House Dress by heri&salli: “..an extension to an existing reside … more →
Hausfrau: the new sexy look?
wrote 2 months ago: A year ago I went to drinks to celebrate a friend’s birthday after work. It was a casual affai … more →
Clothes Horse
wrote 4 months ago: Vintage Handmade House Dress (1960s) with Gingham and Rick Rack Details, $19.95 on Etsy. Click to se … more →
DuBarry 1952B (1937-1938)
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wrote 10 months ago: DuBarry 1952B, circa 1937-1938. Here’s the pattern packet: And here’s the dress: Pardon … more →
Old Lady Style- Pink and Gray Vintage House Dress
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wrote 11 months ago: Hello there! This weeks Old Lady Style is probably one of the most comfortable dresses that I own. M … more →
Butterick 5744 (1952?)
wrote 1 year ago: I got this ages ago. It’s not dated but I think it’s from 1952 (it’s at least from … more →
Which Housedress Should I Make?
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wrote 1 year ago: Hi Sew Retro Readers! I am trying to decide which housedress to sew and would love your advice! Than … more →
1940s Advance Dress - Winter Liberty LOVE (It Has Unicorns)
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wrote 1 year ago: Pattern Description: Advance 3929: 1940s basic dress with blousy bodice, straight 4-piece skirt, v-n … more →
RAF dress - Decades of style #4002 - 1944 Housedress
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wrote 1 year ago: I’ve just completed my third garment this year – I’m actually considering joining … more →
Day 290. 75 days and $77 left to go.
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wrote 1 year ago: The weather has been so glorious out that I have to keep up the sundress for as long as I possibly c … more →
A House Dress Day
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wrote 2 years ago: “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confide … more →
how gay your life must be
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wrote 2 years ago: Still battery-less, but I think it’s a sign that my hoarding is getting out of control again. … more →
Simplicity 3085
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wrote 2 years ago: I decided to make a dress from one of the two patterns I won back in June, Simplicity 3085. I found … more →
The Brightest
wrote 2 years ago: I thrifted a new house dress. I really love the house dress I have that was my Grandma’s, but … more →
Marian Martin 9359: Take II
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wrote 3 years ago: All right–I posted earlier this month with the first version of this dress. This is the second … more →
Marian Martin 9359
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wrote 3 years ago: I’m new here. I’ve been lurking and reading for months and finally said to myself, … more →
pieces of string too small to use
wrote 3 years ago: A friend took me to his grandparents garage sale in rural Saskatchewan yesterday. I got some materia … more →
Sexy Single Girl Lounge Wear - The House Dress
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wrote 3 years ago: Old Navy Chemise $11.99-$20.00 In college, my lounge/study wear consisted of various pairs of sweat … more →
