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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Go Retro: Envy

I got a sewing machine for Christmas and have yet to use it.  Whenever I have something to sew, I stand there in my office and say, "Okay, self.  Do you want to learn how to use a new machine today and see if you can thread the bobbin without your sister's help?  Or do you want to use Unique Stitch?"

I think you know what I do.

So now it's three months later and I'm looking for a "real" project to use with the machine.  Something like this:


Yep, she's already sewn together, but she's not my size.  I would tailor her down, and then wear her to weddings, work parties, formal St. Patrick's Day get-togethers... the list goes on and on.  She's my favorite shade of  kelly green and, according to the listing, in excellent condition.  I want!  $135.

Or I could do the more affordable route and make a dress:


(Love that neckline!) Again, something I could wear all over the place, including work if I use the right fabric.  $12.

Do you sew?  What have you made lately?  Have you had success using vintage patterns?
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12 comments:

  1. brittany - moccasin runMarch 16, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I want to learn to sew SO badly! In my mind I am already a fashion designer. Learn to use your sewing machine and let me know how hard it is!

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  2. EyelahMarch 16, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    I have collected tons of patterns over the year and I've only made one dress and a skirt. (I don't even wear them) I want to practice more but I keep giving myself the excuse that I need a dressform before I can do anything.

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  3. My Life Under the BusMarch 16, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    If you feel better I was later then you this morning ( from the EBT)! I barely sew and then really only a straight atitch. I would LOVE to have better skills - it's on my bucket list!

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  4. NaomiMarch 16, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    I love the pattern you've picked out! I don't use patterns very much since I enjoy designing so much, but the few times I've tried a vintage pattern I've found them pretty easy to follow. And this one looks like it won't be too complicated. Can't wait to see what you do with it!

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  5. Lulu GreyMarch 16, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Much to my mother's horror, I can't sew a stich. Or knit. I have tried, but the results were less then appealing.

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  6. welchvaMarch 16, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    I love that neckline.
    I made it a point to start pulling out my machine a bit more this year. So far I've done a few quilt blocks and a lot of doggie bandannas...but it's a start.

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  7. Alessandra @Tribal TimesMarch 16, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Love the neck line - go for the pattern. My problem is always trying to find the fabric I want.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    OMG! Did you look at the measurements on that pattern for what used to be a size 12??? What did women with actual curves do?

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  9. J.CrabbitMarch 17, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I took a sewing class in college, I got a 98, points were removed for having blood on my work. (I didnt like the way the thimble felt) making a cool dress would be a great project, and the fact that you are looking at multipurpose styles ensures that it wont just get hung up and forgotten after the first few events!

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  10. Paige @ Little NostalgiaMarch 17, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Anonymous: I know! Who has a 30-inch bust?!

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  11. OnePerfectDayMarch 18, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    I love that green dress!! It's just perfect!
    I really like the pattern as well, but that green is one of my very favourite greens.
    I sew things but not clothes. I stick to bags mostly, which I love!
    I'd love to be able to sew a dress like that!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Paige! I guess if this was the '50s I'd be wearing dresses like Aunt Bea. Sad. I don't know anybody with a 30-inch bust, probably not even our niece/cousin who shall remain nameless.

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