1970s reboot project(s)

[Obligatory disclaimer: This is an updated repost from my old blog dated September 2, 2023. Thus, if it seems familiar, it is.]

It seems that Hollywood has now entirely run out of fresh ideas and is, has, or is planning to reboot anything popular in the past. Thus, I have decided to take some inspiration from the folks “down below” and do a 1970s reboot of my own.

So, what does this mean in the Foxes’ universe? I plan to pull some of my favorite patterns from my archives and remake these vintage gems using modern fabrics that my meager allowance could not afford. I will then apply my current sewing skills and techniques that my 12 and 15-year-old self did not have.

We will also explore the beginnings of my Capsule Wardrobe obsession that started with Seventeen magazine’s August 1978 “Back to School” issue.

This will be a slow process (as knitting and possibly crocheting will be involved), and I’m toying with the idea of making videos along with the blog posts, but that is yet to be seen as I’m quite camera-shy.

PS: These finished items will ultimately be available for purchase and will be Missy sizes 12-14, as those are the sizes of the patterns.

Our updated website is on its way!

Life changes, and so have we, but only a little bit.

Thus, there are occasions when we need to reinvent ourselves to meet the needs of what life’s latest curveball has thrown at us.

We are shifting our focus to “slow fashion” elements and what it takes to do it.  This means there will be tutorials for sewing, knitting, crocheting, basic embroidery, historical costuming, and eventually, actual paid courses (but not for a while, a long time). We will transfer relevant blog posts from our retired historical costume retail shop and add product and pattern reviews.  We will continue to post about our research projects and sell them on Etsy as they are completed. Please bear with us as we transition our website.

The best-laid plans…

Given a great many things, not the least being “the great plague of 2020-2021”, the launch date for my Teachables classes got put off. We’re now looking at Winter 2022.

Make sure you’ve signed up for our mailing list and please free to list what type of classes you’d like to see, both free and paid, down in the comments.

Coming Fall 2020!

Yes, it’s happening: Our very own online learning space. It’s going to be a cozy den where you snuggle up with your computer (phone, or tablet) and favorite sewing machine and take classes, learn things, and share skills and encourage the resident costumer that she’s made the right decision to start online classes.

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