Tammy Sue Steffens

Tammy Sue Steffens

maker of magical things

sew your own vintage

sew vintage - tips for vintage sewing projects

what you like To sew your own vintage, it’s advisable to map out what you would like. Before you purchase a pattern, you should know what you would generally like to recreate. Gather inspiration from old movies, vintage magazines, vintage…

graph a 1930s cuff

graph a 1930s cuff: drawing out sewing patterns instead of printing

This is a vintage sewing project – a walk through of charting or graphing patterns. this one is a 1930s cuff diy. save electricity & draw out your pieces onto paper while getting accustomed to flat shapes. The cuff is…

pattern care

pattern care information

how to use & properly store vintage paper sewing patterns, as well as tips on restoring torn or crumbling old + vintage paper patterns for future use.

1940s diy to make shoulder pads

make your own vintage shoulder pads with this instruction

triangular shoulder pads are a staple of dresses and blouses from the 1940s. The 40's fashion style accentuated the shoulders of the female, the designs have wider and straighter shoulders than the actual body.