The Life and Death of James McCall
Tutorials: Zippers
Tutorials: Buttonholes
How to Sew a Bias Facing for a Neckline Ribbon Casing
1955- “Pattern Companies Include Designs by Big Names in ‘Haute Couture'”
Musings: Historical Accuracy and Paper Sewing Patterns for Early 20th Century Sewing
New Pattern- R160 1950s Skirt with Scalloped Detailing
Circa 1916 Tunic Skirt Pattern
R159- 1930s Frilled Blouse
Video Tutorial- How to Sew Shirring to a Stay
How to Sew a Lapped Seam- Resources
Pattern Preservation Line: New 1916 Evening Bodice- Behind the Seams
Formal February, 1936
Sold at Auction- Regency Era Dresses
Two Antique Purses- Short Videos
Introducing the Pattern Preservation Project-
McCall Patterns, January 1948
Video Tutorial- How to Finish a Collar with Bias Facing
1915 Fashion- Skirts “Short” and Voluminous
Little House on the Prairie Crocheted Cap- Historical Inspiration
An Early Republic (Regency) Era Portrait, a Cap, and Volcanoes
Trip Report- Missouri Antiquing
Fashion & Beauty Advice and a 19th Century Bra Advert, July 1898
On Weddings and Engagements, July 1898
Summer Shoes & Mourning Advice, July 1898
A Vintage 1920s Marshall Field & Co Wedding Dress
An Estate Sale in a 1920s House
1898- Ribbon Trimming for Hats
Where Do My Blog Images Come From?
Fashions of 1910- New Princesse Gowns
Blogs Still Blogging
Victorian “Tear Catchers”- a Frequent Myth
A 1920s Linen Skirt
Some 1930s Sewing, Some Edwardian Crochet
Finally! Wearing the Sagebrush 1930s Blouse
The Week in Photos
A Regency Era Cap (Possibly)
Another Reason to Return to Blogging- Meta AI
New Pattern- Child’s 1940s Two-Piece Play Suit
1940s Blouse and Skirt Video Tutorials
1910- Irish Crochet Trimmings for Dresses- AND the Sahlin Perfect Form
Home Sewing is Easy- Free 1950s Sewing PDF
Cars of the Year 2000- A 1960s View of the Future
Introducing “Hawthorn” 1950s Blouse Pattern
Gauzrib- Knitted “Vest” Underwear, 1910
This is Not AI. Sun Valley, 1946
1953- How to Let Out a Dress
1905 Embellished Stockings
1937- Cutex Nail Polish Shades, Fashion, and Celebrity Marketing
1914- Pre-Printed Fabric Blouses to Embroider
1940’s Rayon Panties- An Alternate to Satin Tap Pants
2023 Sewing and Crafting Year in Review
R155- Sagebrush 1930s Blouse Pattern
AC133- Ladies Wrap Pattern- Circa 1921-1922
Wearing History Pattern News- Re-routing Productivity & Re-Direction
Video Tutorial- Sailor Girl Playsuit Collar
Merry Go Round Circle Skirt- Photos!
Lounging at the Lido- New Sample Photos!
“Promenade Deck” 1930s Dress Pattern- Sample Photos!
Eliza 1910s Dress Pattern- Finally with Photos!
AC131- How to Sew the Novelty Sleeve
AC131- How to Attach the Side Ties
How To: Bias Facing a Neckline and Slit Opening
A Period Overview of AC131- 1920 Side-Tied Blouse
AC131- Circa 1920 Side-Tied Blouse Pattern Tutorials
Pattern Hack- Pockets for Smooth Sailing Trousers Pattern
Errata- Filomena 1930s Evening Dress Pattern Correction
Making a Vacation Hat- May, 1905
1914- Knit and Woven Combinations, Princess Slips, and More Notes on 1910s Underwear
Re-Evaluating for Sanity’s Sake
Additional Help- View 2 of Moderne 1930s Dress Bodice
McCall Fashions, February, 1945
Unboxing and Sharing Antique Clothing Treasures!
Pattern Hack: Lana 1940s Crop Tops- Use Ties and Taping To Keep a Low Neckline On Your Shoulders
Photo Tutorial: “Merry Go Round” Skirt Opening
Free Edwardian-WWI Era Sewing Books
1918 “Knitting Nerves”- Women Fight Back!
Finished Project: Mid 1930’s Plaid Coat
Controlling Fullness- a 1930s Example
Look Out for WWI “Knitting Nerves”!
R148- 1940s Pajamas Waistband Tutorial
Disneyland Tips- New Post-Pandemic Experience
French Fashions from October, 1908
1928- Embroidered Organdie
August 1928- Crisco Summer Desserts
Free Betty Grable Coloring Pages!
Pattern Correction: 1940s Sailor Playsuit
More French Corsets, October 1908
October 1908 “Corsets Stella”
All the “Leslie” 1950s Skirt Video Tutorials
The 1908 Project
Contradictions of Fashion- the Form Fitting Dress and the Gigantic Hats of 1908
Video Lecture: Circa 1914 Bodice- Antique Example and Pattern Study
Kitchen Cabinets (Now Hoosier Cabinets), 1928
1928- Old and Modern Quilting & Appliquéd Bag
Priscilla Fashions, 1928- Distinguished by Smart Simplicity
Free Add-On– 1899 Cape Tab
Printing E-Patterns– Removing Printer Margins
1950s Wanda Jacket- Video Sewing Tutorials
Edwardian Hairstyles
Free Patterns– Pretty Yokes For Knit 1910s Underwear
Finished Project- 1/3 Scale Dress Form
Fashions for February 1913
Suit-A-Long- 1910s Plain Collar Tutorial
Free Crochet Pattern- Circa 1915 Kimono Jacket
Cottage Core- Why the 2020s are the new 1920s (or Earlier!)
New Pattern! Early 1940s Trench Coat
In the News! Magazines I was featured in– 2019-2020
Why Does It Cost More To Sew Your Own?
Finished Project- Regency Stays
In Progress– 1930s Peach Wool Dress & Jacket
Finished Project- 18th Century Inspired Natural Form Dress
Why Social Media May Not Be the Best Thing for Me
SEw an EASY and FREE One-Yard Apron!
1908 Thanksgiving Recipes
Tips for Historical Costuming on a Budget
September 1904- The New Coats and Wraps
Sept 1904- Mrs Ralston’s Chat About Autumn Clothes
Sewing Year In Review 2019
Smooth Sailing Pattern in Extended Plus Size!
A Needlework Scrap Book- And Free Camisole Crochet Patterns
1913- Home Garments for Women and Children
July 1913- Styles with Individuality
Look at the Past- Advice from 1913 on Selling Needlecraft
1913- The Renaissance of Macrame- Free Handbag Pattern
Free Crochet & Tatting Patterns- Dainty Neckwear from 1912
A Set of Pretty Underwear, May 1914
Save The Wheat- 1918 Flour Conserving Recipes
Freebie- 1930s Crocheted Evening Cape
Research: Edwardian Ribbon Corsets Part III
Research: Edwardian Ribbon Corsets Part II
Research: Edwardian Ribbon Corsets Part I
1904- Talks with the Girl Who Makes Her Own Holiday Clothes
Halloween Food from 1900
FREEBIE- 1/2″ English Paper Piecing Hexies Printable Template
1857 Cake Recipes
Wet Feet! 1857 Warning Against Fashionable Shoes
2018 Sewing Year in Review
Washing (Laundry Tips)- May, 1857
Construction Study- 1900s Infant Slip
Hints on Pressing Seams, 1912
Edwardian Pincushions- April, 1912
E-Patterns Moved to Etsy
1912- Dainty Corset Covers Using Bermuda Fagoting & Teneriffe Lace
Free Pattern! 1912 Crocheted Corset Cover
April 1912- Fashions and Fabrics
Pattern Hack Tutorial- Raising the Back of the 1940s Sports Dress Pattern
In Which We Defy Time and Space
The Weighty Responsibility of Too Much Stuff
1920s Sleepy Time Dollies & Clothes for Babies
Filet Crochet for Baby- Early 1920s Free Pattern
Finished Project: A Toddler Dress from 1897
It’s a Classic Film Christmas- Movies to Watch
A Christmas in Conneticut Inspired Ensemble
Video Tutorial- 1910s Canteen Uniform & Sewing “Hemmed Placket”
Dating Vintage Patterns- The Patent Misconception
Video Tutorial- Using Wearing History E-Patterns
Summer Pattern News Update!
How to Put Together A Wardrobe- 1938
Finished Project- 1940’s “Windbreaker” Jacket
Finished Project- Truly Victorian’s Late Edwardian Petticoat
Announcing Scroop Printed Patterns!
1910s Camisole Giveaway! And Sew-A-Long!
2017 Sewing Year in Review
An Argument for Under Vests- or- Are We Over-Simplifying 1900s Underwear?
Dressmaking Details- Black Chiffon 1930 Dress
Dressmaking Details- 1920’s Dress
WWI Fashion- Skirts and Blouses- 1918-1919
Free 1918 Knitting/Crochet Pattern! Ladies Sweater and Baby’s Cap and Sacque.
Free Crochet Pattern! 1918 Sweater and Cap
Video Tutorial: Pleating the Moderne Pattern Skirt
Pattern Supplement! Interfacing Cutting Charts for Sailor Girl Playsuit
New Pattern! The 1930’s Nanette Blouse
Video Tutorial- How to Sew a Bias Facing For a Cuff
Video Tutorial: How to Attach Gina Dress Yoke to Bodice
New Pattern! The 1930’s “Gina Dress”
2016 Sewing and Crafting Year in Review
What Real People Wore: Volume 19
Updated Wearing History Patterns Use Policy
Tutorial- Baby Bag Ribbon and Binding
How to Download Your Wearing History E-Pattern
Tutorial- 1930’s Layette- Baby Bag Prep & Zipper
Upcoming Wearing History Maternity Leave
The Grisette
Tutorial- How to Make a Blanket Stitch
Tutorial- Bagging Out a Lining of the Baby Jacket
Tutorial: Video- How to Hand Gather and Attach Lace
Tutorial: Video- How to Finish Seams with the Overhand Stitch
Tutorial: Video- How to Sew Tiny Sleeves into Tiny Armholes
Tutorial: Baby Gown- Gather Neck Edge to Bias Binding
Tutorial: How to Sew a Release Tuck
Tutorial- How to Sew a Center Front Button Placket
Tutorial: How To Mark and Make Small Tucks As Given on Vintage Patterns
New Pattern! 1930s Baby Layette
A Talk with Worth About Clothes- August, 1913
Dresses I Saw at the Races- August, 1913.
Reigning Men- Menswear Exhibit at LACMA
Pattern Correction: Moderne Art Deco Dress
Costume College 2016
Tips for Surviving a Costume Event while Pregnant
How To Sew 1940’s Panties Gusset
Pattern Correction: 1940’s Panties & Bloomers
New Pattern! 1939 Blouse, Shorts, Skirt, & Girdle
How It Feels To Become A Woman Voter- 1911
1911- Hairdressing for Young Girls
Finished Project: 1935 Pleated Dress
Finished Project: A Fairy Tale Wool Regency Dress and a Pattern Review
Finished Project: 18th Century Stays
How to Make Your Own Shoulder Pads
Veronica Coat Tutorials: Continuing with the Collar
2015 Sewing & Crafting Year in Review
Veronica Coat Tutorials: Taping & Interfacing the Collar
Veronica Coat Tutorials: Sewing the Pockets & Catchstitching
My Christmas Gift To You- 1910’s Holiday Wish Book Catalog
New sewing pattern! Veronica 1940’s Coat
Finished Project: 1870s Plaid Evening Bodice & The Social Daunce Irregulars Holiday Ball
November Costume Design Challenge: Week 1 Roundup!
Join The November Costume Design Challenge!
Finished Project: 1920’s Cruise Dress
Recap & Tips: Brimfield Antique Market
Costume College Saturday
Fall Photo Contest! Win Awesome Prizes for Your Vintage Looks!
Behind the Scenes: A Bit About What I Do
Costume College 2015: Thursday and Friday
Finished Project: Natural Form Gala Gown for Costume College
1910s Camisole or Corset Cover Pattern & Waist Stay Tutorial
1916- Fashions for Warm Days: What she will Need Most for the Country and Seashore
Bathing Suit Sewing: Sewing the Godets
Bathing Suit Sewing: Sewing The Gusset
Extant Garments: WWII Air Raid Suit or Siren Suit
Patriotic Table Settings from 1904
Air Raid Suit Sewing: FINAL POST! Remaining Fasteners
Air Raid Suit Sewing: Center Front Buttons and Buttonholes
Air Raid Suit Sewing: Side Buttons and Buttonholes
Air Raid Suit Sewing: Back Buttons and Buttonholes
Air Raid Suit Sewing: Attaching the Belt
Air Raid Suit Sewing: Attaching the Collar
Air Raid Suit Sewing: Front Fly
Announcing the Melody Print as YARDAGE!
Wearing History Clothing- Clearance Sale and Updates
Air Raid Suit Sewing: Attaching the Center Front Facing
In Progress: 1897 Morning Jacket
Air Raid Suit Sewing: Attaching the Front Bodice to the Front Slacks
Air Raid Suit Sewing- Slacks Facings
New Pattern! Bathing Beauty 1940’s Swim Suit
The Vintage Marketplace- Spring 2015
Air Raid Suit Sewing- Back Pockets, Pants Seams, and Pants Tabs
Air Raid Suit Sewing: Front Pants Pockets & Pleats
Air Raid Suit Sewing: Making Tabs & Attaching Them to Sleeves
Congratulations to the 2015 Photo Contest Winners!
Air Raid Suit Sewing: Attaching the Back Bodice Facing
Air Raid Suit Sewing- Bodice Side Seams
Air Raid Suit Sewing- Making Flat Felled Seams (Or Faking It)
PSA- Smoot Sailing RTW Are Selling Out Again!
Air Raid Suit Sewing- Back Bodice Pleats
Air Raid Suit Sewing- Intro & Attaching Pockets
Finished Project- Air Raid Suit or Coveralls.
New Pattern Day! WWII Air Raid Suit or Coverall Pattern
Finished Projects: Regency Shift and Short Stays
Extant Garment: Circa 1911 Evening Dress
New Dress Day! The Grace Dress from Wearing History Clothing
Finished Project (and Pattern Sample): “Elsie” 1910’s Blouse
New Website, More Smooth Sailing Trousers, and Update for E-Pattern Backers
Outfit Post: A “Modern” Me
Wearing History Updates: Etsy, Vat, & New Site
Outfit Post: Agent Carter Inspired at the LA Air Raid
Update: E-Patterns and Digital VAT
Pattern Website Changes & EU VAT Requirements
Last Week In Pictures
The Maisie Dresses are Here! And That’s a Wrap!
See you in Pasadena!
New Sewing Patterns For WWI Era Goodness.
2014- A Sewing Year in Review
Outfit Post: Desert Vacation
Vintage Cookery: Gingerbread
A BIG THANK YOU post for my Kickstarter backers
Wearing History Clothing: Updates for 3rd Week in December
Wearing History Clothing: Updates for 1st Week of December
Moderne Pattern- Instruction Correction
Video Blog: Post-Kickstarter Update + Tips for Aspiring Designers
Wearing History Clothing Updates!
Pre-Sale! Smooth Sailing Trousers- Now in More Waist Sizes!
Free Knitting Patterns- 1902 Ladies Vests
New E-Pattern Day! Elsie- WWI Era Blouse
1821 Fashions for November
Pre-Order NOW for Discounts! 3 DAYS LEFT! Plus a Fabric Update!
Wavecrest Woodie Wagon Meet, Encinitas
Stretch Goal Updates, Including Sizing Info, Etc
WE MADE IT! What’s next? The Stretch Goal!
A Primer: 1930’s-1950’s Trousers & Pants For Women
Finished Project: Irene Castle & Lucile Inspired Gala Dress
Free Victorian Knitting Patterns: 1854 Men’s Traveling Cap + Knitted Flowers
1916: Uniforms for Women- A Theatrical
Costume College Saturday
Updates AND FUTURE DREAMS!!
Wearing History Clothing Kickstarter NOW LIVE!!
Wearing History Clothing E-Commerce Store Live!
Costume College- Thursday and Friday
Starting a New Regency Tailcoat
SUIT A LONG: JACKET PART 4: COLLARS
SUIT A LONG: JACKET PART 2: POCKETS BY ALLY
First Peek at Wearing History Clothing!
Suit A Long: Jacket Part 1: Marking
Updates: Wearing History Clothing and Other Stuff
Important Poll- Tell Me Your Trouser Preferences
Wearing History Clothing- Updates!
Part 8: Suit A Long- How to Hem the Skirt- Guest Post by Ally
Part 7: Suit A Long: How To Attach The Inner Skirt Waistband
Suit-A-Long: How to Sew the Skirt Placket
Update II: Wearing History Clothing
Oops? 1910s Suit Pattern Correction
Part 5: Suit A Long. How Should the Skirt Be Constructed?
Update: Wearing History Clothing
Part 4: Suit-a-Long. How do I enlarge the skirt?
Part 3: Suit-A-Long. What Size Do I Choose?
Product Review: Dress by Eshakti
Part 2: Suit-A-Long. What fabric do I buy?
Let’s Talk Styles!
Part 1: Suit-A-Long! Let’s Go!
I Need Your Input! To Help Me Make What You Want, Take My Survey!
Fulfilling Dreams- A New Direction for Wearing History
NEW PATTERN! 1910’s Suit Pattern & A Sew-A-Long!
New E-Pattern! 1940’s Apron
Studio Vignettes- Snapshots of What Inspires Me
Sew For Victory! 1940’s Sew-a-Long
Sunday Inspiration: 1905 Corset, Suspenders, and Stockings.
Finished Project: 1919 Knitted Slipover “Bodice”
Edwardian Bust Improver “Perfect Form”
Finished Projects: Edwardian S-Curve Corset + “Improvers”
Inspiration: 1905 Corsets
Great Los Angeles Air Raid, 2014
Corsets: 1916
1910s Suit A Long- Original Fashion Illustration + Badge
Finished Project: Early 1920’s Combinations.
In progress: Early 1920’s Combinations
1910s Suit Sew-A-Long- Answering a Few Preliminary Questions
Inspiration L.A.- Vintage Americana Show
Research & Musings: Regency Stays Vol. II
1910s Suit Pattern- Sew-A-Long?
Finished Project: 1929 Pajamas!
Research & Musings: Regency Era Short Stays Vs. Long Stays
New Pattern Time! 1940’s Hats + How to Tie a Turban Video
In Progress: Late 1920’s Pajamas
Lessons in a Pattern Envelope: What NOT to Do to Your Patterns
In 2014- Wearing History goes 1910s-WWI Era
A New Hat and a Visit to a Friend
Sophie Jacket How-To: Assembling the Upper Collar
Finished Project: Knit for Victory Sweater & Sailor Trousers
Tailoring How-To: The Pad Stitch & Prepping Collar Pieces
Video Blog: About “Sophie” and Victorian Patterns
1898- Trim Design Inspiration
New Pattern Time!! Sophie- 1899 Jacket Pattern
1898- Home Dressmaker Advice + Free Clip Art
1890’s Inspiration: Home-Made Muffs and Collarettes
Challenge #1 HSF ’14: Make do & Mend
2014- Sewing & Pattern Inspiration
2013- A Sewing Year in Review
Finished Project: 1930’s Polka Dot Blouse
Christmas Homemade Round-Up!
Congrats to the Giveaway Winners!!
New E-Pattern! Sailor Girl Play Suit!
New Knitting E-Patterns on Etsy!
De-Coding Vintage Patterns: Part 1- McCall Patterns & The Advent of the Printed Pattern
New Pattern Time!! Introducing “Dahlia”- 1940’s Blouse Pattern
Finished Project: A Tissot Inspired Ensemble
Edwardian Food Oddities: Thanksgiving Animals I Have Known
A 1909 Peek at Past Lives- “Thanksgiving Folks”
1908- How to Manipulate Long Skirts
1908 WB Reduso Corsets
1930’s Inspiration- Season Your Wardrobe for the Season
Shop to Help- 10% of WH Etsy Shop Proceeds go to Red Cross
Free Vintage E-Pattern- Adorable Autumn Acorns Crocheted Border
E-Patterns Now Available!! 1930s Blouse & Skirt
Sample Photos! New 1930s Blouse & Bias Skirt Pattern
New Pattern Time!!! 1930s Blouse & Bias Skirt
Vintage Inspiration: 1936-1937 Winter Blouses & Skirts
Finished Project: 1934 Sports Jacket
Chic Ahoy 1930s E-Patterns!
Finished Project: 1936 Suit Frock
New Pattern Time! 1940’s Panties & Bloomers
Fun Stockings from 1930
New 1930s Shoes from American Duchess!
More New E-Patterns! Smooth Sailing Separates
Congrats to the Giveaway Winner!
Smooth Sailing E-Pattern!!
E-Patterns Now Available! Sporty Toppers & Edwardian Blouse
Vintage Clothing Goodies Listed in my Etsy store!
Giveaway Time!! Wearing History Mermaid Mobile by Brightly Hude Home
Finished Projects: A White Pique Sports Dress & A Men’s Sports Coat, Circa mid 1930s
Sorry for the Hiatus…
Finished Project: The Plaid 1869 Dress
Finished Project: 18th Century Gala Dress
Finished Project: HSF #16- Separates- 18th Century Silk Petticoat
New E-Pattern! 1879 Victorian Dinner Bodice
HSF #15: Finished Garment: 18th Century White Petticoat
Curtain Along Dress: A 1790s Robe D’Anglaise- Part 1
Finished Project: Late 18th Century Stays
Tips to A Successful Finished Sewn Garment
Sewing Projects: 18th Century Stays
Giveaway Winner!
Beautiful Spring + Summer Hats from 1930
Giveaway Time and Guest Post by Debbie of The Vintage Dancer
Pretty French Frocks, May 1908
French Gibson Girl Hairstyles, 1908
His Girl Friday at the La Jolla Playhouse!
Historical Costuming- Likes and Dislikes
E-Patterns Now Available! 1940s Overalls Pattern
Introducing the Newest Pattern! WWII Home Front Overalls
How to Make a Modish Hat, 1904
The Practical Shirtwaist, 1904.
Shirtwaist Designs, 1904
Textile Inspiration- Pairing Dress Fabrics, 1939
Fred and Ginger- Change Partners Dance
The Etiquette of Good Grooming, 1940.
A Fashionable 1930s Wedding
Finished Project: Jenn’s Wedding Reception Dress
1940s Bra Sample Photos!
Great Los Angeles Air Raid, 2013
Wearing History Pattern Shop Open!
Finished Project: The Dust Bowl Dress
Edwardian Shoe Giveaway from American Duchess!
Finished Project: Blue Corset from 1868
Keeping Warm in the 1930s: Rain and Snow
Finished UFO Project, and a Peek at Things to Come…
Keeping Warm in the 1930s- Overcoats!
Keeping Warm in the 1930’s- Socks and Stockings
Keeping Warm in the 1930’s- Knit Underwear
IMPORTANT! USPS Shipping Price Increases- Especially International Shipping!
Outfit Post: New 1940s Plaid Suit!
Sewing Year in Review- 2012
Adventure at Fort Rosecrans- Remember Pearl Harbor
Finished Project: A 1940s Patriotic Sweater and an Update
December Pretties- Millinery & McCall’s Magazine 1908
More Vintage Sewing Goodies up on Etsy!
An Unusual Find in a Pattern Envelope
Gift Certificates are Here!
Wearing History on CafePress!
Book De-Stash! Costume, Sewing, & Fashion Books
Finished Project: Autumn Floral Smooth Sailing Blouse
Miroir des Modes, October 1907- Blouses
Mirror Des Modes- October 1907
Shop Updates: New 1920s Knitting E-Patterns!
New 1920s Shoes from American Duchess!
Autumn Suits, Bedell Catalog 1912
Pretty Corset Ads from The Delineator, 1905.
We’ve Been Building Robots, and Not for Halloween!
Finally! Sample photos of Loretta- Early 1930s Dress Pattern
Inspiring Images- John Wanamaker New York- Fall & Winter 1918-1919
Giveaway Winner and a Discount Coupon Code for Everyone!
… and we’re back!
Shop Hound: Truly Tattered in Tustin, CA
It’s Giveaway Time!!!
Paris is Dancing Mad: McCall’s Magazine, September, 1913
A Little of This, a Little of That- What I’ve Been Up To
My New Goodies- Purchases Made at The Vintage Marketplace
The Vintage Marketplace- More Vintage Goodness
Back from The Vintage Marketplace!
The Vintage Marketplace- This Fri & Sat!
Less Than a Week to Go and Busy, Busy, Busy!
Vintage Marketplace Prep & Preview
Corsets and Dogs- Images from Good Housekeeping 1909
Finished Project- The “You Were Never Lovelier” Fringey Dress
Preview- The Vintage Marketplace Sept 7th & 8th
Taking Up Tatting
Announcing Loretta- Early 1930s Day & Evening Dress
Pretty Little Antique China
Introducing “Resto-Vival” Patterns and the Cordelia Skirt is Now Available!
The 1939/1940 Vogue Outfit
Finished Project: The 1930s Gold Classic Film Dress
Finished Project: The Tissot Dress
Finished Project: The 1870s Green Plaid Bustle Dress
Credit Cards Now Accepted on My Website!
Reminder- Costume College + Shipping Delays
TV403- We Can Have Buttons!
TV403 Bodice Progress
Busy, Busy, Busy- and Lots of Sewing
Credit Cards Now Accepted in My Etsy Store
Current Sewing Inspiration: Glamorous Film Costumes
Muslin Cutting: Aka- The Kitty Olympics
Please Vote for Me :)
What Real People Wore: Swimsuits, 1926
My Interview with American Duchess :)
More Esther Williams Swimsuits In Stock!
Finished Project: A Wrap Top from 1946
Updates: Etsy Store and Esther Williams Swimsuits!
Rita 1930s/1940s Shorts Pattern Available!
A Day at the County Fair
Vintage Sewing Survey Results
Rita Shorts Pre-Order Now Open!
Favorite Vintage Sewing and Pattern Drafting Books
Vintage Sewing Survey, 2012
Cheery Summer Shoes, 1938
“Rita” Shorts- Official Pattern Preview with Pictures!
First Peek at The “Rita” Shorts!
Eight Favorite 1940s Movies for Fashion
Playsuits and Peasant Tops
Weekend Vintage Finds
A Summertime Pattern Sneak Peek!