1950’s – Page 2 – Sewing With Grandma

One Year Anniversary! And The Sewing Machine Dress

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Coco B

One year ago, August 19, 2021, I posted my first entry on my blog! It was my “About” page, so not really a sew, just an explanation about what I was doing, and why. You can always go back and re-read that post by clicking on the “About” section in the menu in the upper…

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1950's, Celebrations!

A Vintage Look, Personalized

Posted on March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 by Coco B

Next up was this 1950’s reissued pattern from Simplicity. Michelle knew it was coming and claimed this sew for her own. To make this 1950’s blouse more her style, she found this Halloween fabric that she thought would be perfect. Off I sew! The shirt had simple pieces but featured this peplum bottom. What is…

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Thank you Kiley, The MVP

Posted on March 17, 2022May 18, 2022 by Coco B

Back in December, I saw on Facebook that a girl that my kids went to school with, Kiley, needed to borrow an electric keyboard. Since David has one, and was too busy with college to play it, I told him about her post, and he said of course she could borrow it. Upon delivery of…

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Read The Instructions, Do It Your Way Anyways

Posted on February 10, 2022February 11, 2022 by Coco B

Who needs a formal 1950’s bolero style jacket? I do! This pattern was next in my collection. I had to choose a view, and decided to go with view C. This jacket is fully lined. Before the thought of this would intimidate me, but not anymore! Now that I’ve done a couple of lined things…

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Sheet to Chic

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Coco B

The next pattern I needed to make was this 1950’s blouse. My sister, Michelle, said she’d like it, so this one is for her. I liked the way the neckline looked on this pattern, and knew I would be learning something new with this sew. I had never done a neckline like this one before!…

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Alice

Posted on December 2, 2021February 3, 2022 by Coco B

My cousin Christopher, his wife Dana, and new baby were moving back to our hometown after living out of state for many years. Baby Alice was going to need an outfit for sure! I chose this 1950’s style dress for Alice, in view A (A for Alice) and found this super cute lamb fabric. I…

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Somebody’s Getting Married! Part One: Sydney’s Wedding!

Posted on November 12, 2021February 3, 2022 by Coco B

My husband’s, cousin’s daughter is getting married! No need to feel confused, we’re just a close family, and a cousin in law’s daughter’s bridal shower is definitely an event to make a dress for! While you draw a chart to figure it out, I’m going to start sewing! I chose this pattern from my collection,…

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