Tag - 1950’s

Akram's Ideas: Day & Night Challenge

The 2019 Day & Night Challenge Staring Akram

February 24, 2019

More fave finds from over the last few months, this time I'm sharing all the vintage patterns I picked up, dating from the 1950s thru to the 1990s.

Vintage Pattern Haul – 2018

November 11, 2018

Review on Simplicity 2154 a vintage reproduction 1960's suit and how I managed to make the perfect spring, mini-capsule wardrobe with it.

Spring Mini-Capsule Wardrobe with Simplicity 2154

July 11, 2018

Review of Simplicity 8446 circle skirt pattern and my adjustments for making it with an elasticated waist.

Champagne & Pearl Circle Skirt for the Holidays

December 2, 2017

Review of another Gable top from Jennifer Lauren Handmade, this time in an autumnal floral print.

An Autumnal Gable Top

November 2, 2017

Recap of the sewing and vintage haul fave finds I picked up this fall and quick review of the Vintage Tulsa Show.

Fave Finds Oct 2016 Sewing and Vintage Haul

October 15, 2016

A quick review of the OU staff and Faculty Art Show, which I participating by entering my blue wool Swing Coat.

OU Art Show

May 23, 2016

Join the big Vintage sew-along hosted by McCall’s Patterns. This year long event helps to raise money for the Eve Appeal Charity.

McCall’s Big Vintage Sew-Along #bvsewalong

March 28, 2016

Akram's Ideas: Modcloth Boston Dream Pie Dress

Modcloth Boston Dream Pie Dress

February 26, 2016

Akram's Ideas: 2015 #VintagePlege Review

2015 Vintage Pattern Pledge Review

December 31, 2015

Akram's Ideas: Sewtember SetbacksAkram's Ideas: Sewtember Setbacks

Sewtember 2015 – A few Setbacks

October 1, 2015

Akram's Ideas : 2015 Sewtember - Plan B

2015 Sewtember – Plan B

September 26, 2015

Akram's Ideas: 2015 Sew-tember Sew Along: Planning & Fabric

2015 Sew-tember Sew Along : Planning & Fabrics

September 13, 2015

Red Fleece Swing Coat – Simplicity 4191

May 12, 2015

Akram's Ideas: Fleece Fashion Contest

Fleece Fashion Contest

April 21, 2015

Akram's Ideas: Va Va Voluminous Petticoat by Modcloth

Va Va Voluminous Petticoat by Modcloth

October 10, 2014

Akram's Ideas: Vogue's New Book for Better Sewing

Vogue’s New Book For Better Sewing

September 30, 2014

Gertie-sews-vintage-casual

Gertie Sews Vintage Casual a Quick Review

September 20, 2014

Fashion Inspiration Boards

April 24, 2014

Give a Little Glisten Dress by Modcloth

February 24, 2014