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marriners 69 1950s knitting pattern free

FO: 1950s Dolman Sleeve Jumper redux – Marriners no. 69

I loved this Marriner's pattern so much I had to make it again! This time in my favourite colours, navy and coral. The pattern can be found here - part of Curvy Month for 2019. This time round I worked extra width into the arms to make...

FOs: 1950s dolman sleeved jumper (Marriner No. 69)

I don't mean to brag - but this knit was a personal best! 3.5 weeks from start to finish, in a 4ply yarn, with long sleeves. Crazy! I'm a massive dolman/bat-wing sleeve fan - they're comfortable, fun to wear and have that perfect vintage look (being popular...

FOs: 1950s dolman sleeved jumper (Marriner No. 69)

I don't mean to brag - but this knit was a personal best! 3.5 weeks from start to finish, in a 4ply yarn, with long sleeves. Crazy! I'm a massive dolman/bat-wing sleeve fan - they're comfortable, fun to wear and have that perfect vintage look (being popular...

Finished Knits: Mary Maxim novelty cardigans, c.1950s

Late last year I was lucky enough to get my hands on some original vintage Mary Maxim knitting patterns and set out to make Jakk and I matching novelty cardigans! The first cardigan off the needles was the Mary Maxim Bison cardigan for Jakk. I used Knitpicks...

Finished Knits: Mary Maxim novelty cardigans, c.1950s

Late last year I was lucky enough to get my hands on some original vintage Mary Maxim knitting patterns and set out to make Jakk and I matching novelty cardigans! The first cardigan off the needles was the Mary Maxim Bison cardigan for Jakk. I used Knitpicks...

1950s denim western skirt vintage repro

FO: 1950’s denim western skirt

Viva Las Vegas 2019 is not far off, which means I'm madly running around sewing outfits to bring. Every year I try and make something off my sewing 'bucket list', so this year I tried my hand at a 1950's denim western skirt - just like...