When he left Paris at age 18, the plan was to go to New York for a year and learn his father's sewing machine trade. Six years later, Bernard Dargols found himself crossing the Channel in a U.S. Army uniform, sloshing ashore on Omaha Beach to a homeland that had persecuted his Jewish family.
I was looking through a vintage copy of "Minerva Style Book" dated 1934 and was struck by this beautiful gown. The gown is called "Alora" and is so elegant and tasteful that it would be just as glamorous today as it was in the 1930s. In addition to the gown, there is a coordinating evening jacket that can be made in the same color or a contrasting color as shown in the illustration below. The size is listed as 16 to 18 but that was 1930s sizing, not the same as today's measurements. The finished gown would probably be a medium sized fit. Here's the pattern for those who want to create this spectacular gown: The vintage Minerva Style Book has several classic ladies patterns to knit and crochet. This gown was just too special to not share! Enjoy this free ladies fashion pattern and get stitching!
Learn how to sew your first quilt with simple instructions and video tutorial from quilting instructor Melanie Ham. This is for beginners to learn to quilt.
Get knit-picky with fitting, by Katie Whittle.
So today is the day… when my dolls go on sale at Anthropologie’s King’s Road shop in London! Please forgive me a little “squeeeee!!” It is a long-held ambition of mine to have my work on sale in Anthropologie. I … Continue reading →
Of the hundreds of companies that have tried a four-day workweek, very few are manufacturers. Advanced RV in Willoughby, Ohio, is showing how it can be done.
This cartoon cracked me up, and I had to share it with you. My fabric stash is like a bath tub with the water running and the drain open. You know, some coming in and some going out, and the overall level staying about the same. (Which is about 8 Rubbermaid storage boxes.) How about you?
A couple of weekends ago I went on a craft getaway with my Mom. Twice a year I get to leave my busy life behind and go on a weekend retreat ...
Hour upon hour is easily spent perusing the antique magazine and advertising art collected at MagazineArt.org! xo
AKA the "Check out my fine motor skills, I'm 20 months old!" tee. I get so sentimental about these little baby developmental stages. While Cohen was drawing one day I thought of this idea to
Made with the same care and precision as our standard sized Satchel, this smaller version features a handy top handle (actually qualifying it as a Batchel - but let's not get into that) as well as a slim, detachable and adjustable shoulder strap, making it the perfect day bag. Grab it when you're dashing out to meet friends in the park or hopping on the back of a bicycle made for two. - Made with the same care and precision as our standard sized Satchel - Features a handy top handle - Slim, detachable and adjustable shoulder strap - Perfect day bag - Created in England from 100% leather - Solid construction with magnetic closures - Characteristic front pocket with enough room for a slim purse or compact - Logo carefully embossed on the reverse of the bag - Pale gold hardware - Includes a dust bag for safe storage when not in use
🍂 The leaves are shifting colours and the air is crisp and clear. At least in Stockholm this time of year... This makes me want to curl up under a blanked with a cup of tea. And suddenly the colour orange seams to be so much more appealing than in other seasons...? I posted a picture on my Instagram a few days ago from
Find out what life was life for Henry VIII's laundress. A fascinating interview with eye-opeing insights into Tudor life below stairs at Henry VIII's court.
Don’t miss Susan Elliott’s post about how a piece of needlework changed her life. Amazing story. And the photos deserve deep study. See the post on Plays With Needles blog. Judith Baker…
The influenza pandemic did long-lasting damage to relationships in some American communities. Could the mistrust have been prevented?
