Tag Archives: Vintage
Posh Frock Friday on Sunday
It’s been a hectic week, so I’m Posh Frock Friday-ing here on Sunday, instead. My outfit is inspired by 40s war-working women. You may think I’ve gone all exotic on you, but actually the turban is a stylish hiding place … Continue reading
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Advance 2973: Part 2 – Prepare the Pattern
How to Sew: Part 1 Before I begin, I’d like to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who chimed in with opinions and suggestions for my new yellow dress. The discussion was quite lively, with tons of amazing ideas tossed … Continue reading
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Anniversary Giveaway!
(trumpet fanfare, please) …Announcing the first ever Noir Girl giveaway… …in honor of my 100 Day Anniversary! Noir Girl has now been in existence for almost 100 days, all thanks to the many marvelous readers who frequent this blog. I … Continue reading
Headbands and Sachet Set
I got my little headbands all finished! It was touch and go there for a while. I though maybe I wouldn’t finish them in time for the event where I was going to see my 5-year-old friend. It all worked … Continue reading
Inspiration Board
I’ve got so many ideas swirling around in my head right now. It’s getting hard to think of anything else, so I figured I’d share them with all of you. Then, maybe I’ll be able to put them to rest … Continue reading
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Vogue 2885 Jacket: Part 2
Coming to you, courtesy of a once-in-a-lifetime Homework Free Weekend: The Vogue 2885 Jacket! (I’m sorry about the strange lighting in these photos. It was amazingly light when I was photographing and it washed out the color in some of … Continue reading
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Vogue 2885 Jacket: Part 1
I’m not finished with it yet, but here’s a little sneak peek at my Vogue 2885 jacket. Bound Buttonholes: Pink Taffeta for Lining: I’m hoping the taffeta will give my jacket more body because the suiting fabric I chose is … Continue reading
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English Joy
This has been one hard, cold, tiring day. Really. Here in the good ole Midwest, we are suffering with below zero temperatures (-6° F but feels like -20° F with the windchill. That’s -21/-28° C). We were warned on the … Continue reading
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Fashion Backward: Vogue 2885 Skirt
Skirt’s all done! It’s pictured with one of my favorite sweaters. I think it looks very 1940′s. Here’s a closeup of this plaid fabric: When I bought this fabric some 6 months ago, I wasn’t sure if I really liked … Continue reading
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Fashion Backward: A Hurried Vintage Vogue Suit
One glorious week of break before school starts. And, instead of resting (as I should be) I have decided that I must have this suit before my break is over. It’s a holdover from my summer sewing projects and I … Continue reading
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