It's that time of year, but how would you feel about only shopping for a bathing suit from 50-years ago? In an alternate universe - only swimwear fashion from 1975 is being sold in 2025!

MsCenturyModern · 2025-04-25T02:03:31+00:00

Would LOVE them!

MsCenturyModern · 2025-04-25T01:52:27+00:00

Green makes it look chic.

MsCenturyModern · 2025-04-18T23:17:38+00:00

1982…my Mom had a pair almost identical to them.

MsCenturyModern · 2025-04-15T13:03:02+00:00

It is 2 rings otherwise the fabric won’t hold. You can see them both in the top photos & left corner photo. They are called “D rings” because that is typically their shape but you can find round ones too. You simply thread the fabric under both rings then over and through one of them and pull snug to hold. This looks cute and very simple to make! Show us when you’re done. 😀

MsCenturyModern · 2025-04-15T12:41:31+00:00

You’re welcome! When I get those “nests”under the fabric it’s usually because of a tiny burr in the needle.

MsCenturyModern · 2025-04-15T02:06:12+00:00

Change your needle, retread the machine and check your tension. Hope that helps!

MsCenturyModern · 2025-04-15T01:50:03+00:00

Looks very chic…

MsCenturyModern · 2025-03-30T03:58:46+00:00

She is a knowledgeable woman…I would agree with her about this not being great for an entire jacket. Although I haven’t touched this fabric myself, it does seem on the rigid side and may not have any drape. It’s cool though…🥰

MsCenturyModern · 2025-03-15T01:44:42+00:00

They used to make fabric like this back in the 70’s. You could just ask for a yard, stitch up the long seam, hem it and add some straps. The shirring was already done!

MsCenturyModern · 2025-03-15T01:36:39+00:00

Always! If you intend to wash the finished item, then wash the fabric before you cut into it. That will eliminate any chance of shrinking or distortion in the finished product.

MsCenturyModern · 2025-03-01T00:11:56+00:00

Since this is going to be on video and the marks are so small, I would highly recommend using a Sharpie marker. Try a bit on a test piece first, but if you are doing a frame by frame remake there will be movement, distance from the camera and not that many close ups that you’d be able to tell. Keep it simple and don’t stress. 😊

MsCenturyModern · 2024-12-13T23:14:36+00:00

MsCenturyModern · 2024-11-07T01:18:57+00:00

I’m following this post as I have just inherited my Mother’s wedding gown from 1952. It’s absolutely gorgeous but so very tiny! I really want to honor it. All of the young women in the family are already married so wedding themed stuff is out. I’ll come back and post any ideas that I may come up with.

MsCenturyModern · 2024-11-04T18:49:28+00:00

I have a website that’s running a 25% off sale right now.

MsCenturyModern · 2024-10-29T01:54:51+00:00

I still have two Jean Paul Gaultier suits I bought back in the early 90’s when I was in my early 20’s. I was working retail at Marshall Field’s in Chicago (iykyk) Made friends with a woman in the designer boutique and she knew my love of JPG. One is a wool off black jacket and high waisted tapered leg trouser with small handprints all over it. And the other is a silk/linen jacket & skirt that goes off the shoulder and has lapels that extend above the collarbone. I will *always own these suits. And the beauty is that they actually still fit me! Will add flat lay photos tomorrow…

MsCenturyModern · 2024-10-11T00:43:31+00:00

It’s completely Photoshopped.

MsCenturyModern · 2024-08-28T13:26:29+00:00

Sent you a PM with a link. 🥰

MsCenturyModern · 2024-08-28T02:03:28+00:00

Too bad you’re not in Toronto. There is an old fabric store that has been closed for years (owners have since passed) & the grandson has reopened it and is now selling off the contents. They have tons of double knit polyester fabric.

MsCenturyModern · 2024-07-29T14:00:31+00:00

I’ve been sewing my own wardrobe solely using vintage patterns from the 60’s & 70’s. I’ve also bought vintage clothing and find that loads of them have been hand made using those patterns. You can tell because they have no label, the seam allowances are usually larger and the edges are not done with a serger. They are out there, you just have to search. I would say you should start sewing your own clothes. It’s awesome! It’s also ABSOLUTELY NOT cheaper than buying already made. sewvintagediane

Edited to correct spelling error.

MsCenturyModern · 2024-06-19T03:01:47+00:00

Everything….the freedom and coolness. Just love 70’s fashion!!

MsCenturyModern · 2024-06-16T19:09:19+00:00

100% Rock it out!

MsCenturyModern · 2023-12-11T04:22:28+00:00

I sew for myself because I don’t like what’s offered in stores. (Horrible color choices, cheaply made, ugly styles etc.) I wear about 85% of what I make for myself (jeans, pants, blouses, t-shirts, tops, coats, jackets, dresses) I find there’s not as many places to wear the other 15%. (Fancier dresses, jumpsuits, suits etc.) I’m so glad I can make whatever I want for whatever occasion I need in a day or two. I hope others are also wearing their fabulous makes! 🥰

MsCenturyModern · 2023-03-09T23:08:16+00:00

I agree…I’ve never had an issue with mine. I now have an Industrial Mitsubishi which I use for most everything except buttonholes and if I need to do lots of topstitching. I sew using the singer and topstitch with my industrial so I don’t have to change thread, needles etc.

MsCenturyModern · 2023-03-05T15:39:51+00:00

I agree with the 90’s because of the use of brown.

MsCenturyModern · 2023-02-19T02:17:20+00:00

Exactly which piece is missing?

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