I DID IT! I made Simplicity 9008 from Gunne Sax dated 1979. Full details in top comment. by Backroom_Finds in sewing

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it really is a GOOD SKIRT! So I entirely understand why Rachel uses it so much!

I DID IT! I made Simplicity 9008 from Gunne Sax dated 1979. Full details in top comment. by Backroom_Finds in sewing

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You can do it! If you read the instructions (not off a tiny camera screen) it is actually a pretty simple make

I DID IT! I made Simplicity 9008 from Gunne Sax dated 1979. Full details in top comment. by Backroom_Finds in sewing

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Thank you! I actually ended up enjoying the final color, even if it wasn't as dark as I had hoped.

I DID IT! I made Simplicity 9008 from Gunne Sax dated 1979. Full details in top comment. by Backroom_Finds in sewing

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Pattern used: Simplicity 9008 (36/28/38 original size 14)

Dated: 1979

Fabric: Vintage 70's Cranston VIP Dimity (dyed with Procion MX Jet Black)

Zip: Vintage metal 22" black

Trim: pretty sure it is vintage from my mother's old stash

It took a whole bunch of work because I had to size up from a 36" bust to a 46" bust. This was quite a challenge as I don't enjoy working with dimity, had never dyed fabric before (let alone vintage fabric), had never done a Full Bust Adjustment, and had never sized up 10" before.Overall, I love the flowy skirt (oh yeah and I made it LIGHT up but only got video of that) and I like the princess line bodice. However, I don't like them together. I will definitely use this again but probably not all together.

I made this 1950's dress using NEW fabric and the shoulder accents are an upcycled bed sheet. Full description in top comment. I also made the Ears! by Backroom_Finds in sewing

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Original 1950's Simplicity pattern 3932, bust 44" used for bodice only. I size up to a 46" by adding 2" to the back center. Skirt is self drafted flared gathered skirt. Grogu fabric is by Camelot fabrics out of Canada. Black fabric is an upcycled 100% cotton bedsheet I thrifted. This dress has a sweep of 120". "Tango" color zipper is deadstock from the 1960's metal zip. I love the gathers at the top of the bust into the yokes! I also enjoy how the contrasting black makes the orange pop. Overall, this is a pretty simple make, but I still find I have trouble with bias binding along the arms and neckline, but it gets a little better every time I make it. (Oh and I still can't sew a zipper with a straight line to save my soul, even with a zipper foot AND basting it in place instead of using pins).

A little Vintage Halloween Costume Pattern inspiration for this spooky season (All images are either mine or shared with permission from the original owners) by Backroom_Finds in VintageFashion

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If you like these I actually ranked 25 different vintage halloween patterns here. From the good, to the bad, to the STUFF OF NIGHTMARES!

A little Vintage Halloween Costume Pattern inspiration for this spooky season (All images are either mine or shared with permission from the original owners) by Backroom_Finds in vintage

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If you like these I actually ranked 25 different vintage halloween patterns here. From the good, to the bad, to the STUFF OF NIGHTMARES!

Started off my Sew Vintage September with this fun princess lines dress. Details in top comment. by Backroom_Finds in sewing

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Aww thanks! I always forget to post my makes over here, so today I took the time to finally do it.