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1940s rosie the riveter outfit vintage reproduction

FO: 1940s Work Set (New York Pattern 519)

I've had this very rare early 1940s pattern in my collection for such a long time, it was finally high time to make it up! Although it's sized for a 46 inch bust - the hips are 50" which is very close to my measurements and...

pake muu pakemuu hawaiian rayon vintage sewing pattern

Finished: A Pake Muu all of my own

Something I've always wanted, and have never sewn up is a Pake Muu. I mean, it's only been in my sewing queue for three years! Pake Muus were popularised by Alfred Shaheen during the 40s and 50s, when he blended chinese and polynesian styles. I finally bit...