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Vintage Crafting: Braided Rag Rug

Vintage Crafting: Braided Rag Rug

I made two braided rugs with scraps of wool.

vintage crafting, Sewing, ProjectsNatalie CurtissApril 6, 2019crafting, vintage crafts, vintage crafting, arts and crafts, sewing, home decor, projects, how to, braided rug, handmade, rug making, rug Comments

Refurbished Vintage Diner Chairs

Refurbished Vintage Diner Chairs

I reupholstered some vintage 1950s diner chairs, with new vinyl. Here’s how I did it.

Vintage-Style Tree Skirt

Vintage-Style Tree Skirt

I made an easy retro, felt tree skirt for our aluminum Christmas tree.

Projects, sewing, HOW TONatalie CurtissDecember 24, 2018christmas, sewing, retro sewing, christmas decorating, tree skirt, retro christmas, kitschmas, kitschy, 1950s, deer, reindeer, christmas treeComment

Sewing the "Lamour Dress" by Charm Patterns

Sewing the "Lamour Dress" by Charm Patterns

I recently sewed the "Lamour Dress" from Charm Patterns.

Projects, SewingNatalie CurtissSeptember 27, 2017sewing, charm patterns by Gertie., charm patterns, patterns by gertie, fabric by gertie, retro sewing, vintage sewing, floral dress, sewing projectComment

Sewing The Rockabilly Dress from Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book

Sewing The Rockabilly Dress from Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book

For one of my summer sewing projects, I chose a cherry-themed dress from "Gertie's Ultimate Dress Book".

Projects, sewingNatalie CurtissSeptember 10, 2017Rockabilly, dress, vintage sewing, retro sewing, patterns by gertie, gertie's ultimate dress book, cherry dress, rockabilly dress, sewing project, sewing, seersucker fabric, cherry fabric, gingham, red and white, summer dressComment

Sewing a "Hot Dog" skirt

Sewing a "Hot Dog" skirt

I sewed a gathered skirt, using hot dog novelty fabric.

Projects, SewingNatalie CurtissSeptember 4, 2017sewing project, sewing, skirt, novelty fabric, hot dog, hot dogs, gathered skirt, retro wardobe, retro skirt, retro sewingComment

Sewing Butterick Pattern 6453

Sewing Butterick Pattern 6453

I sewed Butterick Pattern B6453.

Projects, SewingNatalie CurtissAugust 24, 2017B6453, butterick B6453, butterick, butterick pattern, patterns by gertie, fabric by gertie, rose fabric, retro sewing, sewing, sewing project, sundress, dress, retro pattern, fabric stashComment