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Vintage-inspired hair pieces

ilovetweek, member | March 19th, 2010

These vintage-inspired hair pieces are skillfully upcycled and reconstructed from salvaged ties and made to resemble flower buds. Each one has has been carefully washed, ironed and handcrafted...

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Tribal Jewelry

Macharania, member | March 11th, 2010

Nomadic and tribal jewelry from Afghanistan and the region. The different tribal groups make jewelry from various metals, semi-precious stones and glass or wooden beads. We carry both...

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New Etsy Adds!

HandsomeAndLace, member | March 7th, 2010

A small collection of recently added items to Etsy!...Please visit my Etsy page or blog! Thanks!!!!

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Blue open back dress

misslirjam, member | February 22nd, 2010

This is a handmade dress with an open back and a full circle skirt. The fabric is cotton, and there are details in black (buttons and hem). Fantastic colour! Hope you like it!

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Versatile Vintage Barkcloth Scarf

amysewcreative, member | February 20th, 2010

These versatile scarves have a loop on 1 side to make it easy to wear them in different ways---and no big knot under your chin! The fabrics are vintage barkcloth from the 1940's-1950's in colors that...

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Recipe box tutorial

katiebug92, member | January 17th, 2010

Hey, theres an amazing tutorial on my blog for a recipe box! come look! http://punkprojects.blogspot.com/2010/01/guest-blog-major-cuteness-tutorial.html

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Incorporating Vintage Barkcloth in Wearables and Accessories

amysewcreative, member | December 28th, 2009

There are so many ways to use vintage fabrics! One of my favorite fabrics is barkcloth from the 1930's - 1950's. The designs are wonderful and many of the colors are not...

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vintage fabric apron

retrorevival, member | November 29th, 2009

What haute hostess doesn’t need a festive apron to complete her look? This homey creation is not only stylish, but sensible too. Straps at the neck and waist adjust for almost any...

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Vintage tablecloth fabric tote bag

retrorevival, member | November 29th, 2009

As long as you do your part to free the world from plastic waste, why not do it with style? Retro Revival has scoured flea markets, antique and thrift stores, and estate sales to find the most...

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Rockabilly beaded sequin hair clip - Cherry Bomb- puppycatmeow.com

Puppycat, member | November 2nd, 2009

I had a great time making this! Red and green sequin and beads are attached to a felt backing and are double clipped to hold tight to your hair while you swing dance all night long! These are...

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cacti planter made from stiletto heels

giddyspinster, member | October 20th, 20091 comment

This is a size 6, three-inch platform shoe, upcycled of course into a new life. This little shoe has worked hard- there are still some scuff marks from its former life. I removed the top of the shoe...

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Paper Doll PDF Fun Kit

HappyDayGraphics, member | October 20th, 2009

Are your children bored? More importantly are you ready to pull your hair out and looking for a quiet clean activity? Yes! Well this product is for you. Enjoy a play doll that is paper for a fraction...

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Patternless Apron

Jandi, member | June 25th, 20091 comment

I'm always the most proud of things I made without a pattern and without anything to go off of. This turned out better than I expected altho I did have to remake the pocket several times...

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Retro Duster Bag

PamB, member | May 17th, 20092 comments

Retro Duster Bag - I used to make these in the 60's and though we now live in a disposal society I still keep a fair range of dusters to use on the furniture. In the 60's these little dresses...

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Sweet Dreams Pillowcase Apron

PetitGateau, member | April 27th, 2009

This apron was made from a pillowcase! Available for purchase at http://www.petitgateau.etsy.com

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Handmade Tote Bag, Vintage Style

backhomeagain, member | April 19th, 2009

I was stuck inside with two small children and a cranky husband this weekend. I couldn't sew fast enough! Bag Recipe: *Cold dreary weather *2 small children *Mom on the edge *European linen...

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Keeping up with the Trends

LisaScala, member | April 4th, 20091 comment

I have always kept up with trends and I guess my mom and grandmother always did as well. I do appreciate the new exciting designs that come out on the runways and in the magazines, but I do think...

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My Sewing Room

moxie_ardent, member | March 21st, 2009

If I had my own space for my crafts life would be great 'till then i can still imagine....

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What's Old is New Again!

theemptynest, member | March 20th, 20093 comments

Made this lovely apron using an old vintage dresser runner I found in a thrift shop. The best part is that there are three more corners for me to work with. I paid $2.50 for it!

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Vintage Handmade!

samsstuff, member | March 10th, 20092 comments

Today, I wanted to highlight a great new fashion trend that goes beyond handmade, vintage handmade! Many of these items have an amazing attention to every detail! The items pictured here where all...

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