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Building a Mid-Century Style Bookshelf

Building a Mid-Century Style Bookshelf

We wanted a mid-century bookshelf for our living room, so I built one from scratch.

Projects, Our Vintage Home, HOW TONatalie CurtissFebruary 22, 2018vintage project, projects, woodworking, mid-century design, mid century, bookshelf, arts and crafts, mid-century decor, vintage home, reproductionComment

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 Charm Patterns "Rita" Blouse

Sewing Charm Patterns "Rita" Blouse

I sewed the "Rita Blouse" from Charm Patterns by Gertie.

Projects, sewingNatalie CurtissSeptember 17, 2017retro sewing, vintage sewing, sewing patterns, sewing project, rita blouse, charm patterns, charm patterns by Gertie., gertie pattern, peasant blouse, blouse, retro blouseComment

Sewing a Vintage 1950s Dress Pattern

Sewing a Vintage 1950s Dress Pattern

I tried my hand at sewing myself a dress from an early 1950s pattern.

Projects, sewingNatalie CurtissSeptember 14, 2017modern needlecraft pattern 9253, modern needlecraft pattern, vintage pattern, vintage sewing pattern, vintage sewing, vintage dress, 1950s dress, sewing projet, summer sewing project, mail-order patternComment

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

Bakelite Cherry Jewelry Restoration

Bakelite Cherry Jewelry Restoration

I restored a damaged bakelite cherry brooch and necklace.