Vintage Things Thursday
May 8, 2008 by Loral
I love vintage patterns and materials- love ‘em, love ‘em, love ‘em! I decided to post 2 pictures of things I made with vintage patterns and new materials and 2 things I made with modern patterns and vintage materials. Okay, everybody confused? Great! On with the tour!
The first is an adorable 50’s suspender shorts for CJ for Easter 2 years ago-
Next is a, again 50’s era, pattern I made into a skirt set for Kali. I listed it 2 summers ago and she was so happy it didn’t sell. Even though she’s grown out of it she won’t let me give it away!
This is a pattern I designed to use vintage hankies as collars for nightgowns- creatively titled the ‘Hankie Nightie’.
I loved this peach dress I made for a guest launch (I think??). It is trimmed completely in vintage eyelet- a very large holed version for the skirt and sleeves and a smaller trim around the collar and tucks in the bodice.
I really enjoy incorporating vintage items in the design and creation of my handcrafts. It is so much better to use and enjoy them! I always feel sad when I see beautiful things packed away. Pull them out and use them as they were intended. Is it damaged in some way? Even better! Get out your vintage tablecloth with an old stain and make a pillow, or even better, an apron!
You are way more talented than me. That is so awesome. I love it when people re-purpose vintage materials. That 2ns skirt is especially awesome. I’d turn it into an apron if she’s outgrown it.
But, that’s just me!
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I love the dress on the dark-haired little girl. Adorable. My daughter would love it. You’ve got a lot of talent. I wish I knew how to sew. Good job!
Wish I was this talented (or “talentive” as my 7 year old says) ’cause we’d all be wearing retro garb here. It seems either you need a small waist or grandma boobs to pull it off though.
Wow! You make some fantastic stuff! I love the idea of using a hankie for a collar. If I had kids and I sewed, I would totally do that.
OOOH GOLLY ADORABLE!! I LOVE VINTAGE DRESSES AND OOH HONEY YOU ARE AMAZING AT MAKING THEM !! STOP BY MY PLACE…I AM A VINTAGE WEARIN’ GAL WHO LOVES 50′S CLOTHES!! MY LIL’ CHICKS WILL JUST SCREAM WHEN THEY SEE THE SWEET SKIRT!! YOU ROCK GIRL! CAT @ thevintagehousewife.blogspot.com
What beautiful work! Wow! Wish I could do that,lol!