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Five Guineas: April 2010
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We are having some unusually warm and sunny weather so I figured it would do me good to get some vitamin D (because it is so rare in North Yorkshire! Trying to figure out what to do I popped into the garage to change the laundry and there it was.the antique Singer Shawn bought me at an auction last year! I had forgotten all about it and it broke my heart seeing it dirty and sitting next to the lawnmower (I know, I know! The detailing is so beautiful.not bad for £30 (about $47)! I picked up some cheap chi...
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Five Guineas: July 2010
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Fall 2010 RTW update. It is so good to be back! Anyway, I caught up on my fashion reading, and wanted to share something interesting.retro is back on the runway (and we're talking full-on 50's and 60's retro here)! Lately Prada has been a bit too crazy for my taste, but this season they have gone back to what even Muiccia Prada calls "normal clothes". I'm definetly seeing 60's influence in this collection:. As far as accessorizing, I say just do what. Likethat's what makes it unique! I personally feel yo...
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Five Guineas: Getting A Great Collar
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Getting A Great Collar. Let's face it.collars can be a pain in the @$ not only to attach, but also to shape. I finished my vintage blouse today that has an attached collar, and thought some of you may like to see some tips and tricks. This particular collar isn't exactly the best to demonstrate with, but I supplemented with some examples. I like to trim the seam allowance and then make overlapping "layers" so that the bulk is spread out:. Here you can see it incorporated on both edges on the inside:.
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Five Guineas: June 2010
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Getting A Great Collar. Let's face it.collars can be a pain in the @$ not only to attach, but also to shape. I finished my vintage blouse today that has an attached collar, and thought some of you may like to see some tips and tricks. This particular collar isn't exactly the best to demonstrate with, but I supplemented with some examples. I like to trim the seam allowance and then make overlapping "layers" so that the bulk is spread out:. Here you can see it incorporated on both edges on the inside:.
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Five Guineas: May 2010
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Hope everyone had a great Bank Holiday/Memorial Day weekend! I've been so busy. This week I haven't had much time to blog, but I have squeezed in some sewing that I will share in future posts. First I want to share my bank holiday, which was spent at Chatsworth, the estate of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. If you ever get the chance, GO VISIT.it was amazing! It may be somewhat familiar, as part of the movie. Image from dailymail.co.uk. Which she wore for a 2009 Vogue magazine photo shoot. Most o...
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Five Guineas: Some Notes on Pattern Alterations
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Some Notes on Pattern Alterations. After a disappointing week of sewing, I did manage to get a project started this weekend.I figured it was time to get a vintage pattern in the mix so I started a simple 50's bow-tie blouse from this patern (view A):. I saw on Friday that Gertie did a post. Disclaimer: I'm not claiming to be a pattern cutting expert here, but I do have some knowledge and experience, so I'll show what worked for me. Here are the pieces after slashing. Front:. I admit that pattern cutting ...
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Five Guineas: Fall 2010 RTW update
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Fall 2010 RTW update. It is so good to be back! Anyway, I caught up on my fashion reading, and wanted to share something interesting.retro is back on the runway (and we're talking full-on 50's and 60's retro here)! Lately Prada has been a bit too crazy for my taste, but this season they have gone back to what even Muiccia Prada calls "normal clothes". I'm definetly seeing 60's influence in this collection:. As far as accessorizing, I say just do what. Likethat's what makes it unique! I personally feel yo...
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Five Guineas: Vintage Poppies Blouse
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I know I was meant to post pictures on Tuesday, but I was mistakenly over-scheduled at work and ended up having to go in (grrrr).and needless to say that didn't give much blogging time this week! So FINALLY here is my vintage blouse! It is view A from this vintage Economy Design pattern:. I altered the pattern from a 32, but it was still a bit snug so next time I will be a bit more generous with the fit. The pattern calls for armhole facings, but because this fabric is cream with dark flowers I decid...
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Five Guineas: So Glad to See You!
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So Glad to See You! Hello dear readers -. I did get a lot of reading done however, which I plan to blog about soon). Now that Shawn's recovery is going well I'm starting to get back into my normal sewing and blogging routine, and I have a LOT of catching up to do! RiAnge Creations. Ltd. September 27, 2010 at 7:01 PM. You have been missed. Glad to hear your husband is recovering nicely. Cant wait to see to your lovely creations again. September 27, 2010 at 7:43 PM. September 27, 2010 at 9:27 PM.