Hi everyone! I just joined up!
I first learned about this group from a friend at work, and was amazed to find people as equally obsessed with vintage sewing as I am. I hope to post about projects I am working on in the future as well as get inspired by seeing your projects.
I inherited my love of sewing and art from my mother at a young age, she taught me to sew first by hand and then by machine when I was 10. My collection of vintage patterns started in 1988 when I picked up a few fabulous fifties dress patterns at the local thrift shop. I’ve continued shopping at thrift stores, estate sales, and antique malls over the years, and now my pattern collection numbers in the hundreds!
Although I have sewn many dresses from vintage patterns in the past, my work life in recent years has made it difficult to find the time. I currently work in the Sewing Machine industry, and though my job is not artistic by any means I do have some opportunities to stay creative. Last year I designed a vintage inspired apron class, and our national magazine ended up picking up the apron project – which was very exciting!
I’m in the process of remodeling my sewing room, and have plans to get back into it this Spring – I want a new summer wardrobe, and have been picking out some great patterns from my collection from the 1950’s and 60’s. I’ll post some pics of my summer wardrobe projects when I’m ready to get going.
Here’s looking forward to a year of great sewing!
-Erika