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What to Wear in an Emergency
View post: What to Wear in an EmergencyFrom Weldons’ 1940s So-Easy line, this “Ten-Second” Siren Wrap features a cozy hood and chic contrast binding: Other So-Easy air raid patterns included a women’s two-way siren suit (no. 19), child’s hooded siren suit (no. 17), and girl’s hooded siren suit (no. 18). The pattern tissue is printed with an advertisement for Dewhurst’s Sylko machine…
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Rachel Comey: Vogue Patterns
View post: Rachel Comey: Vogue PatternsLast month, Rachel Comey celebrated her label’s 15-year anniversary with an outdoor presentation of unisex looks for Spring 2017. For home sewers, Comey’s ongoing licensing with Vogue Patterns has made her one to watch. Here’s a look at highlights of her patterns so far. Born in Manchester, Connecticut, Rachel Comey (b. 1973) originally trained as…
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