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23Jun2015

Illustration Imitation: Houndstooth McCalls 6566

Posted in 1960s, Winter by themodernmantuamaker

A few years ago I discovered something really fun (at least I think it’s fun!): I had this early 60s pattern:

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Canadian Spring, thrifted fabric, vintage pattern, wool 3 Comments

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