Sewing and Such
I'm sure at some point you may have wondered why the "vintage" part of Penny Sew Vintage. Well even if you haven't, and you probably haven't, it came from my obsession with vintage sewing patterns and fabric. I used to sew much more vintage before I started blogging and buying pdf patterns, so I'm particularly …
One of my favorite things about summer are sundresses. Not like it's anywhere near summer, but you bet I'm already sewing some up! I especially couldn't wait after seeing the Loli Dress by Bobkin Designs in One Thimble magazine issue 14 (*afflink), I just fell in love with the feminine design and retro hemline, and …
You guys, this collar! Am I right? I love it! She looks like she's going to conquer the world in this top! I wanted to share this one with you in case you're looking for a holiday/new year's dress pattern with a vintage feel. This is the Norah Dress & Tunic pattern by Mouse House …
I am so behind in posting and keeping track of my makes. I have some really fun ones too! How to make more time in my day????? Anyway... After sewing a wearable muslin for Butterick 6856, I decided to make another one to add to my capsule wardrobe. I was gifted some black linen type …
As you know I've made a pledge to sew up 5 garments using vintage patterns this year. Up to this point I've sewn up one, so I figured I should get moving on another one already! I decided I wanted to sew up a skirt since all I've been sewing up are tops, and I …
As a knitter and a sewer, I often find myself drooling over the adorable little projects on Purl Soho's blog, The Purl Bee. The projects are often very simple, and seriously over the top cute. Unfortunately they also make me want to buy all of their products! I love the way they stage and photograph …
I finished my first vintage pattern for #vintagepledge! I actually finished it awhile ago, and many other projects, but I'm finally getting around to sharing it! I used a ponte de roma from Girl Charlee called Emerald Green Red Ethnic Diamond Rows. It was easy to work with, and really not typically something I would've …
Since I have made a pledge to sew at least 5 garments for myself using vintage patterns this year, I thought it was time to figure out which ones I want to use. I decided to select patterns that would also help me fulfill my wardrobe architect goal of making a capsule wardrobe. I've identified …
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Last year while on maternity leave and holding my daughter for hours upon end while she was sleeping, I perused pinterest and what seemed like every crafting blog. I stumbled upon Julie's Blog and her post about a vintage baby jumper. She has some super cute projects! Anyway, I fell in love with that baby …
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