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Friday, January 29, 2016
1940 Films: Pinnochio
1940 was a very good year for films and I'm looking forward to exploring these more in-depth! The BIG news in the January 1940 iss...
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Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Vintage Sewing Patterns: Hot and Cold Weather Outfits
At this time of the year, I seem to be focused on sewing either for the current cold weather or planning and dreaming for warm weather sewin...
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Monday, January 25, 2016
Tartan and Tweed: A Tribute to Rabbie Burns
Wha Hae, it's time to celebrate oor ain Rabbie Burns. Across the country, Scots (and those that have adopted this wonderful country) wi...
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Wednesday, January 20, 2016
1940 Skiing and Cold Weather Fashion
This article from the 2 February 1940 edition of Marie Claire magazine is aptly titled "I do not want to be cold"! I couldn...
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Monday, January 18, 2016
January Accessories
As I mentioned in one of my last posts, I'm planning a challenge to sew up monthly accessories (inspired by 1940s fashion) to go wi...
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Friday, January 15, 2016
Italy: Palazzo Pitti, the National Costume Gallery and the 'Aviator' Dress
The 1946 'Aviator' Dress sewn from an Advance Pattern Shoes (and Jacket in later photos) from my favourite Scottish store, Ne...
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