2017 Year in Review

Hi everyone. Hello sewers and all those who love vintage.

First I want to apologize for my lack of posts this year. It's not because I haven't been sewing. I have, a lot. Even have a part time job sewing costumes, but when you sign an NDA, you can't share all that cool work.

Not to mention this was the year of chasing work where ever I could find it. I had to move abruptly after I got in essence kicked out of my previous living situation in January, and the entire year has been me trying to steady my wobbling feet from that abruptness. I'm SO GLAD I moved, but a lot of things had to be hurried in order for me to just get out of that disfunction. Then Brian got sick, twice, my calendar Kickstarter failed, and clients just didn't pay me.

It's taken about a year to recover.

Catalog Sunday

Hi all.
Apologies for last week's missing Catalog Sunday. Things have been crazy and I couldn't find time to prep the images. Ugh, so much to do and so little time, and none of it pays.

In any account, I have a great fall Catalog Sunday right now for you all. I LOVE those leather jackets but I'd have to rock a non-leather version of course :).

Enjoy!


The lounging jacket from The Invisible Man

Attn:
Thank you all for the interest in this garment. 
For those who are contacting me now (2022) please understand, this is not just a Halloween costume you can pull off the rack at Target. It's a handmade couture custom tailored garment. A beyond lifelong piece. Please expect pricing to reflect that.
If you want to get into the cue for 2023, I start taking commissions again in February.
Thank you.

Hello lovely people.

I has been some time since I've made a post on a garment that I've made for myself....and this is no exception.

I've been working on my new pattern line which is coming along nicely, I've been making new dresses for backers, and I've been doing alterations for others, all the while, trying to make that rent!

This is a project that I've been involved with for a long time. 
The lounging jacket from the 1933 film, The Invisible Man.


Catalog Thursday because I'm super late.

Ugh, Ive got so many plates in the air, but I really need to get back to keeping up my Catalog SUndays. SO here is a super late (or very early) Catalog Sunday!


Catalog Sunday

Oops, I'd been working on my patterns all day. Totally forgot about Catalog Sunday.
Also, son't forget about my new kickstarter campaign, a plus size illustrated pin up calendar! Could use the support!

This week is Spiegel 1945. These are some great summer and fall looks!


Working on my new repro, The Gibson

Hello lovely people.

the pattern making is mad crazy over here. Got The Deidra all ready and as soon as it comes back from the printer, the paper version will be in the hands of those that want it (hopefully everyone).

The next pattern in the line is a 1910 walking ensemble I've named The Gibson. It consists of a blouse and walking skirt that I modified to work with a larger body.


Take a look at one of the mock ups. Sausage, my 44 bust dress form is modeling.


Going back into the fray with this today. Wish me luck!
Yay Sewing!

Pre-Order the paper The Deidra sewing pattern now!

Hello!



The Deidra is available for Pre-Order in it's paper form now. If you want to be in the first batch of printing, go a head and make an order.

My Kickstarter backers can message me via the Kickstarter protal if you want this pattern and when it comes in, I'll ship it right to you.

Im hard at work on the next pattern too. Ill announce that in a couple of days.

Thanks, and yay sewing!




The Deidra is here!


The Deidra, the 1940s WWII work ware set is finally available! Its probably one of the most versatile patterns in the repro collection!

All 5 size packets are currently available in PDF from 40-60" bust! Make jeans, a suit or even pajamas!

#yaysewing!

Wearing History blouse Pt 1

Hello lovely people.
I know it's been a bit of time since I've done any real quality blog posts other than the 
Catalog Sunday posts, but man, life can get so big sometimes.

2017 has been a whirlwind for me, some good, some bad. Well, mostly good, I guess. Then again...some bad, so I would boil it all down to a regular year? Would that work? Eh.

Compound that on the fact that it's hot as balls in the Los Angeles area, and you get a cocktail of lethargic days and unmotivated forevers. 

So I did what anyone else in my position would do:
I crock potted on the balcony.


1950s felt skit applique

Hello lovely people. I know it's been a while since I've done a regular post, but I have been busy.

The pattern line is going well as I start in on my second pattern, and in-between, I'm working on many, many small and fun projects.

I need 3 sewers.

Attention lovely people.
I need 3 experienced sewers to do testing for me on my pattern, The Shelley.
I'm working on the grading now, but I want to get some people to sew a bare bones version of it to see how my grading is. You know the drill. Looking for people as CLOSE to my sizing chart as possible.
Need a 40-42 bust, a 50 bust and a 58-60 bust. Ill mail you a rough pattern and email the instructions. Would appreciate a simple mock up of the pattern in a week from getting it. Ill have oodles of questions!
If interested, please email me at contact(at)newvintagelady(dot)com and tell me what size range you want to try. First come first served.

Id totally appreciate the help.
#yaysewing

The NVL pin is here!

Hi all. For those following along on my kickstarter adventure, I'm well underway. I post at least an update a week there, so if you want to stay in the know, that's the place to check first.

I just got the NVL pins from the manufacturer and they look great!

Here was the proof they sent and here is the final!


I have listed some extras in my etsy store if you all would love a cool lapel pin to show your support.
Alright, back to work!

#yaysewing

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