And now for something completely different... Christmas Stockings with a bit of a retro feel. I am making stockings to replace the cheap dollar store ones my family has been using for the last few years. Materials per Stocking - 1/4 yard Christmas quilting fabric - 1/4 yard lining fabric (eg. broadcloth) -...

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As I mentioned in my vintage inspired capsule building posts, I am making some 1940s inspired pants. I went over many of the vintage patterns that can be found online and went with Eva Dress Trousers and Overalls with Hooded Blouse. Pattern Eva Dress Trousers and Overalls with Hooded Blouse Materials I made...

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I am going to be making myself a pair of retro inspired pants, so I've started this list of vintage sewing patterns. If you know of any good ones, please let me know and I'll update the list. Simplicity 8447 Simplicity 3688 Simplicity 4044 Simplicity 8243 Decades of Style 4004 Wearing History 1002...

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Step 5 of the Spiffy Wardrobe Plan is to actually pick items, what colour they are, and how many. For Tara's wardrobe we have these items for Fall/Winter. Four t-shirts One long sleeve shirt One knee length skirt One maxi skirt Black leggings Three cardigans Three dresses Leather boots Leather flats Tartan scarf...

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I couldn't wait to try out some 1940s silhouettes and get sewing! So, I self-drafted an a-line skirt. There are many tutorials online on how to draft an a-line skirt. What might help you if you are drafting your own, is to know how much ease you need. The fabric I chose has...

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Step 5 of our plan is deciding how much of each item you actually need and build a capsule. Also think about what colour the items are and how they work together. Tiffany Fall / Winter Capsule Right now, I plan on using a lot of items I already have so that I...

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For Step 4 of the Spiffy Wardrobe Plan, we look back to our Pinterest pins and see what accessories we need for our wardrobes. Tara's Wardrobe, as we saw when looking at colours and textures, has lots of leather and plaids. Most of the leather was the accessories. For accessories, she has chosen:...

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Step 4: Shoes and Accessories For this step, we have a look back at our Pinterest boards or wherever we have collected our inspiration to see what are the must have accessories and footwear to complete our looks. Tiffany's Wardrobe My 1940s inspired wardrobe makes it easy to see what kind of accessories...

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Now to do Step 3 of the Spiffy Wardrobe Plan for Tara's wardrobe. For this step, we explore colour and textures. Looking at her Pinterest board, these are the main colours. taupe-brown / navy / olive / black cranberry / emerald / pine / camel grey / ivory / periwinkle / khaki Many...

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Step 3: Pick colours and textures. Explore prints and solids. "Clothing Construction and Wardrobe Planning" by Lewis et al. (1957) Look back at your Pinterest Board or Instagram Collection. What colours, patterns, and textures are common? What colours are the main pieces (like pants and jackets)? What colours are the blouses and other...

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For Step 2, we are looking at Shapes and Silhouettes. Looking at Tara's Pinterest board, you can see a pattern in the shapes she wants: A-line or soft gathered skirts and dresses Loose jogger style shorts/capris/pants Fitted t-shirts Looser blouses that are tucked in Pant and skirt waists are a bit below the...

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Step 2: Review Themes and Silhouettes For this next step, look back at your Pinterest Board and/or existing wardrobe. What outfit combinations did you like? What silhouettes are common. Tiffany's Wardrobe It is easy to see the 1940s silhouettes in what I was picking. Here are some common garment characteristics: High waists Fitted...

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