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Off the Rack ~ Grading Up a Vintage Sewing Pattern
I finished another vintage dress pattern this week and wanted to share the results. This time, I had to grade the pattern up five sizes from bust 31”-waist 25.5” to 38”-29.5”. The pattern came from the same Etsy seller as my last project, so I used her guide to grading vintage patterns, which I bought […]
Off the Rack ~ Sewing a Vintage Dress Pattern
It’s been ages since I’ve written a post about sewing or alterations. But since NYC started the stay-at-home order (five weeks ago? Six? I’ve lost track of time), I’ve been doing a lot of sewing. Mostly, I’ve been making and selling masks through my Etsy shop. But I also ordered several vintage dress patterns. I’ve […]
Off the Rack ~ Sewing a Bust-Friendly Top Based on a Dress Pattern
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. I’ve really been on a sewing kick during Covid. So far, I’ve made three dresses from vintage patterns (read more here), and I still have plans […]
Off the Rack ~ Curve S/S22: Empreinte
Back to Curve Expo! This week, we feature luxury French brand Empreinte. I’ve never tried Empreinte lingerie, but Darlene raves about it, and I absolutely love the fit and styling of the Empreinte “Star” bikini that I reviewed last fall and then wore several times this past spring and summer. For spring/summer 2022, Empreinte describes […]
Off the Rack ~ Reviewing the Bolero “Empire” Dress
I’m back with another Bolero dress review for the fall season. This time, it’s the “Empire Dress” in mustard plaid. The Empire dress features an empire waistline (naturally), a higher scoop neckline, elbow-length sleeves, and A-line skirt. The front and back of the bodice are lined, while the sleeves and skirt are unlined—and of course […]
Off the Rack ~ Bernie Dexter Dress Review Roundup
Seems like Jen, Darlene, and I all got bored of this pandemic at the same time and decided to start writing again! In my case, I’m still in NYC and have been working from home for a month. But without any meetings and limited chances to develop new projects, there isn’t a whole lot to […]
GG Musings: Bravissimo, Bring This Dress Back!
This time last year I wrote about a Major Dress Haul from eBay, and in this lot of five dresses was this midi-length sleeveless printed dress. This dress ended up being my favorite dress of the summer. This cut of this dress feels like it was made for me. It’s fitted around my full bust, […]
