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| Articles about Sewing |
| Sewing Patterns Again, Pauline Trigere, Truman Capote & What To Wear To Your Next Black & White Ball | | 2008-08-05 15:30:00 | | Speaking of the wee amount of tedious work it takes to sell vintage sewing patterns - going through about 75 in 1 day to check for missing pieces, instructions, left in pins and such is a perfect example.But then there are the perks - as in the little surprise of this particular pattern I didn't know I had.It appeals to me on so many levels - except size of course, as in it's not mine. It's tasteful simplicity embodied (there are 6 pieces total to the pattern - how easy can it get). And the design is sexy & alluring without being garish. What's more - to top it all off it was designed exclusively for McCalls by Pauline Trigere which may be why it's all about clean lean lines. Recently deceased Ms. Trigere is well known for her immensely talented designing touch especially in the area of outerwear. I for one appreciate her efforts in providing a bit of stylish elegance to the everyday world of home sewing.Of course this dress would be fabulous in any color combo, print, brocade, color... | | By: Mystique Vintage Clothing Blog | | |
| | The Vintage Sewing Pattern Addict's Guide to Online Buying (and selling). | | 2008-07-28 06:42:00 | | That title is wholly meant "tongue in cheek" as they say. I'm no expert on anything.I sell vintage sewing patterns, they're easy to ship, the illustrations on the pattern envelopes are great and I personally enjoy sewing when I have the time or happen to find a pattern that I deem within my abilities so I'm naturally drawn to them. As an inventory item I think they blend well with the wearable vintage I try to find. Wearers of vintage are usually creative types therefore they're inclined to sew, design & create their own garments or accessories & most of us would agree sewing is an art form in itself. In a recent entry on the dressaday blog an anonymous rant from an online pattern seller generated an interesting & long comment thread, some of it off subject but the gist of it in my opinion pertained to the value of collectibles - particularly patterns, and how value is determined & why. What makes something such as a pattern for a dress from the 50s worth a certain amount. Who decid... | | By: Mystique Vintage Clothing Blog | | |
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| Antique Sewing Machine Gold Watch | | 2007-12-01 17:27:03 | | Product DescriptionWhimsical Watches are made by a team of professional Graphic Designers and Artists using hand crafted Miniatures, all specially placed under the domed crystal of the watch turning this fashionable watch into a wearable work of art.BUY NOW... | | By: Ratna Yogya | | |
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