Hi, I'm Michelle. I have a blog that talks about using vintage sewing patterns in the modern world. I have been researching and sewing vintage fashions for over 20 years and I own the website that sells original vintage sewing patterns: Patterns from the Past. (It is listed as Old Patterns on this blogs links area). I mainly sew vintage patterns for my vintage dancing events.
I have been noticing all the full skirts out there this season and hope to make a skirt for my upcoming trip to the ever fashionable Montreal. I've gotta dig through my backstock and see what I have that is in my size. It has gotta be pretty quick since the trip is over the 4th of July! Do people still wear wrap skirts?? I've got a bunch of them and they are quick!
Besides working on some "regular" clothing. I am also working on re-creating a 1920's Girl Scout leader uniform. I'm searching for a 100% cotton bottom weight twill in just the right shade of khaki. I am a member of the historical museum at my Girl Scout council - so I have access to original of this uniform and I just help discover a vintage sewing pattern that matches it's design. I'm working with Past Patterns this summer to help them get this pattern into production.
-Michelle