We Sew Retro
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WeSewRetro.com is a community of ladies and gents who adore vintage patterns, vintage fabric, and vintage style. We love sharing our vintage and retro projects for inspiration and encouragement with vintage sewing fanatics worldwide.
We Sew Retro
1y ago
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We Sew Retro
5y ago
Vintage Sewing Books & Manuals
I love collecting vintage sewing manuals and books! I’ve been collecting for years and I now have a collection of over 100 dressmaking and sewing manuals and books, the oldest of which dates from 1891 with the latest books coming from the mid 70s. I have always loved classic styling, fabrics and fashion. I am […] http://dlvr.it/R8Wz7s ..read more
We Sew Retro
5y ago
Hello all, I am a long time lurker, who has finally remembered to take pictures of something so I can post it. I owe a great debt of gratitude to SeamRacer! She posted her gorgeous gown after I had bought the pattern, but sat on it wishing it had better instructions. After I saw hers […] http://dlvr.it/QwY419 ..read more
We Sew Retro
5y ago
Over the Summer (on the same day) my friend Annalee and another friend, Kelley, dropped off bags of goodies on my front porch. Annalee gifted me this gorgeous orange chiffon dress, rolled up in a bag and falling apart. And Kelley gave me this glorious belt with Diamante buckle (along with other wonderful things as […] http://dlvr.it/QrzBr6 ..read more
We Sew Retro
5y ago
Every year the Art Deco Society of California puts on the The Gatsby Summer Afternoon. This Gatsby Event is the highlight of my year, as far as vintage events go, and this year was no exception. The weather was perfect (high 70 degrees and breezy), the picnics were exquisite and the company eclectic and entertaining. […] http://dlvr.it/QmS4PN ..read more
We Sew Retro
5y ago
My most recent outfit is all homemade out of 1970s sewing patterns: the skirt (Simplicity 7880) and blouse (Simplicity 8611) both in a size 8, and the vest (Simplicity 5204) in a teen-sized 11/12. If you want to see more photos and read more details about my sewing process and thrifted accessories, please visit […] http://dlvr.it/QlFkz5 ..read more
We Sew Retro
5y ago
I wore this Blue Velvet Coat to the Miss Fisher Convention this year in Portland, Oregon. In this photo shoot (Thanks Mom!) I paired the jacket with a true vintage 1920’s silk lace and chiffon dress, along with some rhinestone / crystal accessories and coordinating shoes and bag.I think it all works together quite nicely. […] http://dlvr.it/QlDz2J ..read more
We Sew Retro
5y ago
There really isn’t anything cuter than a baby rocking a vintage style. For all my friends who are having children, I have gotten into the habit of giving them handmade clothing for their showers. Here are a couple I have completed. Made from quilters cotton at about $25AUD/m this dress and panties took almost the […] http://dlvr.it/Qkb8bv ..read more
We Sew Retro
5y ago
On my make nine this year I decided to add a few vintage patterns one of which was Simplicity 2154. I had mad this pattern years ago but didn’t feel like I had the fit right and I never got around to making the bow blouse. Anyways, I decided that this year I would give […] http://dlvr.it/QbSLf6 ..read more