Thursday, November 15, 2012

Infinite Liberty


My mom sent me a set of pictures recently. Each of them advertisements from the 30's and 40's. She commented on the prices.  I, however, was more interested in the clothing itself.  Each rich with color and suited to the feminine silhouette. A girl can dream.


Dreaming I did...about this amazing fabric line.  I held off buying as long as I could. Temptation got the best of me. 


I went back and forth...to patchwork or not. In the end I decided I like this fabric so much it wasn't worth mixing it up with others.


Seams joined just like in this tutorial.


Turned and pressed you can hardly see where it was joined.


In under an hour Betsy was sporting this beauty.


You can adjust the width of your fabric if you want yours to be more full.


Proof...I slipped it on with a denim shirt. Worthy of a self-photo and you know how much I  hate photos of myself.

26 comments:

  1. DebbyNovember 15, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    The scarf looks great and so do you.

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  2. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsNovember 15, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    I love it, Renee! Why? You are gorgeous lady! The bright colors look like they would be a great compliment to the complexion, too.

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  3. laurie -magpie ethelNovember 15, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Super cute scarf and so NICE TO SEE YOU SMILING at me from blogland!

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  4. ImagiMeriNovember 15, 2012 at 5:53 PM

    I don't know why you hate piccy's of yourself, you are so dang pretty. I'd be out flirtin' all over the place if I looked like you (not really) but I'd want to.

    Love ya'
    Meri

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  5. Erica of Golden Egg VintageNovember 15, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    LOL I'm laughing at Meri...out flirtin all over the place.
    hehe
    The fabric is so rich and vibrant looking. A type of mum would you say? Not sure what kinds of flowers I guess, but they are so pretty!
    And so are you!
    Erica :)

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  6. 20 North OraNovember 15, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Beautiful fabric! I could only dream of wearing one of those darling fitted dresses -- maybe back when they were that price! ha

    Judy

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  7. KathyNovember 15, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Just beautiful and so is the scarf! 8+)

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  8. Musings from Kim K.November 15, 2012 at 8:45 PM

    Aren't you just adorable modeling your gorgeous scarf. I always enjoying seeing you on your blog. I'm smiling right back at you. Keep creating, sweetie!

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  9. Free Pretty Things For YouNovember 15, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    ah! I LOVE seeing you my Beautiful friend!!!

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  10. Tammy's in LoveNovember 15, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    It's your colors, Baby! Nice to see you!

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  11. vintage greyNovember 16, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    A beautiful scarf and love the fabric!! So pretty you are showing it off!! ;) xo Heather

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  12. Clara {Clover and Violet}November 16, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    Lovely scarf and a very lovely picture of you!

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  13. Perfectly PrintedNovember 16, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    Love the colors!!! and you look terrific!! I understand the hating of photos being taken!

    chris

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  14. donnaNovember 16, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    Renee you are a beautiful person. You should take more pictures. Love the idea of making beautiful fabric that we all hate to cute into a scarf.
    Hugs
    donna

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  15. craftylesNovember 16, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    It's beautiful, love the fabric and love the photo too!

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  16. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~November 16, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Such a pretty scarf and a lovely photo of you! :) xo Holly

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  17. LBPNovember 16, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    A beautiful scarf on a beautiful woman! Love the colors..

    Blessings

    Linda

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  18. Diane MarsNovember 16, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    Your beautiful and yes so is the scarf!

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  19. Shabby ShesheNovember 16, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    Oh my goodness you are so pretty! And so talented too! Blessings to you today, Michelle K

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  20. NanNovember 17, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    Oh this is gorgeous and so are you my friend!!

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  21. Chenille CottageNovember 17, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    The perfect combination....Bright cheery colors and a pretty face!
    Blessings, sweet Renee!
    Carolynn

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  22. Chenille CottageNovember 17, 2012 at 12:27 AM

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  23. the vanilla squirrelNovember 17, 2012 at 5:06 AM

    ...hello there...i have just found your GORGEOUS colourful blog....very happy to be your newest follower! x

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  24. UnknownNovember 19, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    oohhh i love the red and green spotty dress those are gorgeous and i agree such a beautiful shape. How lovely to see you to love your scarf you look beautiful, dee x

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  25. trishNovember 19, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    Aw. You look so cute Renee! I love your pretty scarf. Well done! :o)

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  26. GardenOfDaisiesNovember 21, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    Renee, you are lovely! And so is the scarf.

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