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Where are your vintage sewing patterns right now? Are they carefully ordered and stored away in a box or filing system? Or are they out on display?
1920’s vintage, reproduction or new sewing patterns. For flappers, Great Gatsby, Downtown Abbey, and Boardwalk Empire dress costumes. Men’s too.
Sewing starlet Gretchen ‘Gertie’ Hirsch has earned attention and won hearts from around the world for her glamour and sewing talent.
Okay, big news. I have started a new blog. It’s hard to believe that it’s been a decade since I started Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing! Starting my independent pattern line Charm Patterns meant I needed a new online home, and I debated a lot about what to do with this blog. In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing.
If you’ve inherited an antique sewing machine, how can you identify the model and the mystery parts left in its drawers?
Thank you for all your wonderful patterns that you so kindly share with us.
Overview of helpful online resources for anyone collecting vintage sewing patterns