Vintage and Modern Fine Sewing Techniques for All the Veterans Who Love to Sew

I would like to dedicate this post to my youngest son serving our country since 1998 and all like him–Happy Veteran’s Day.

I know there’s great pride in wearing your uniform–but when the uniform come’s off you want to so off your individuality –some go shopping other’s bring out the sewing machine. Tonight I would like to share some of my favorite links for the best dressmaking tips, tricks and patterns.

Sewing Diaries with Paul Gallo

Trompe L’oeil with the Sewing Divas

Tutor Couture: How to Drape on the Stand

How to Drape a Dress with Master Tailor Sten Martin

The Art of Draping

Threads Magazine editor Stephani Miller – Draping

How to Make a Hat Base – Threads Magazine

La Couturiere Dimanche – Designing by Draping

How to Sew a Vintage Style High-Waist Play Suit

Beach Suit Pattern 1937 courtesy Vintage Chic

Designing a Corset Part One with Ralph Pink

Die Alma Mode German 1948 Sewing Patterns

 

Shrimpton and Perfect – The Haslam System of Dresscutting

I plan to try this vintage Dressmaking System it’s available from, I have not located original copies yet, but you can find all the volumes as reproductions from by Bramcost Publications. I think it’s well worth the cost for the entire library.

Vintage Pattern Making for 1920s, 30s, 40s and 50s Fashions (Haslam Chart and Foundation Draftings)

To all that serve–Happy Veteran’s Day!

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