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Welcome! This is where Vintage style meets Modern-Day sewing. I share pattern reviews, simple tips, free + easy sewing patterns, and so much more. Grab a cup of tea and stay awhile, won’t you?
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1950s Style
Rockabilly hairscarf!
Beginner sewing friendly. Takes 1/2 yard of quilting cotton fabric. Quick and easy project!
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Sew an easy skirt. No zipper needed! It has an elastic back and flat front. It’s cute and comfortable. Add some pockets too!
I made a Beetlejuice Bag. It fits everything and the kitchen sink. This is the Annette Satchel by Swoon Patterns and is my favorite bag to take on a trip or for a full day of shopping. It’s big and I love it!
I love my newest 1940s dress made with the Simplicity 1587 pattern and fabric from JoAnn. It has an authentic feel and style to it.
Hi Barbie! Sew your own Barbie dress with Gertie’s new Barbara Bodice pattern from her patreon. It’s an updated B6453 version. Pink and white gingham fabric and this pattern created a replica of the barbie dress from the movie.
Sew a cover for your sewing machine. Free pattern that’s easy and customizable. Sewing machine tutorial pattern on how to sew a cover.
Gertie’s hooded princess coat sewing pattern review and tips. I love the pattern and it sews together beautifully. With rain resistant fabric and the added hood expansion, it makes the cutest vintage style raincoat. It’s a little red raincoat. Not beginner friendly, but a seasoned sewist won’t have any problem making one.
Sew the world’s best crossbody bag. It has tons of pockets, a long strap, it snaps closed, zippered pockets, and more pockets. You can fit everything you need for a full weekend getaway inside.
Fabric basket sewing tutorial. Sew a little bin to keep your items inside. Great for every room in the house. Free pattern and sewing tutorial.
Sew a quick and easy 1950s rockabilly hair scarf. Vintage style pinup scarf to elevate your style. Beginner-friendly sewing pattern to wear at your next car show.
Sew your own high waisted pair of jeans. The Ginger jeans sewing pattern by Closet Core is great. It’s beginner-friendly as well.
Sew a 1950s style bombshell swimsuit. It’s easier than you’d think. Closet Core sewing pattern Bombshell swimsuit is beginner-friendly. Let the inner pinup out with this bathing suit.
Gertie sews vintage casual book sewing patterns, tutorials, and reviews. Let’s make some vintage casual outfits. This is her best book if you’re into tops and bottoms more than over-the-top fancy dresses.
How to sew a cheongsam. Simplicity sewing pattern 8244, sew along. This dress was a labor of love and turned out beautifully.
Sew up your own Advent Calendar this year. It’s an easy DIY Christmas project that will bring smiles for years to come.
The Popover dress by Gertie is the easiest dress to sew. It is a fabric hog but is comfortable and flatters the figure. The pattern is from her book, Gertie Sews Jiffy Dresses.
Sew a quick and easy makeup bag. Zipper pouches are great and can hold everything.
The Rita Blouse by Charm Patterns is my favorite top to sew. It uses about 1 yard of fabric and is easy to sew. It’s comfortable to wear and is full of vintage style.