2010 archive
>Christmas Gifts, Winter 1933ish
Gift to Make- Patriotic Belt, 1942.
>Simplicity, Double Mint, and Deanna Durbin- December 1938
Selected for Service- Gifts to Sew for the WWII Serviceman
>Snow Suits for Tots- Winter 1936
>Warm Scarves, Caps, and Sweaters- 1910s
>In lieu of actual content…
>Colorful Ensembles- Spring and Summer 1936
>Winter Robes and Slippers, 1910s
>Webshop update
>Chirstmas Gifts, Bella Hess Catalog- 19-teens.
>Chirstmas Day Meals, 1919
>Victorian Decorative Handwriting, 1883
>For the Love of Vintage Patterns- Organization and Storage
>Sporty Heels, 1936
>No real news, just checking in!
>Inspiring Dresses, 1949
>Halloweenie.
>Sailing at Noon, 1936
>Some sewing- in real life and minature.
>Painting Faces, Part II
>Painting Faces… of a different kind.
>New Dash for Misses- and Smart Smocked Frocks- Circa 1937-1937
>A Rainy Day Outfit
>A New to Me 1950s Dress!
>Winter Coats and A Ginger Rogers Snowsuit- Fall/Winter 1936-37
>Fox Fur Collar Coat, Circa 1936, and Coat Musings
>Leg-O-Mutton Overcoats, 1936-1937
>Autumn Coats, 1930s Style
>First Rainy Day of Autumn!
>Pattern Reviews!
>A handwritten note, Sept 22
>A question for my pattern customers
>My Top List of Sewing Tools and Gadgets
>Two Years Ago Today
>Chic Ahoy! My sewn sample
>Miss September
>A Sunday in Early Autumn
>What Real People Wore- A Stylish Hairdo and Striped Shirt
>Newest Pattern! Chic Ahoy- Circa 1937 Slacks, Halter Top, and Bolero
Great 20s and 30s Stockings in Catalogs- or debunking some common stocking myths
>An Early 30s Tea Frock and Fun on the Queen Mary
>1940s Sailor Playsuit now available in Multisize!
>A new haircut, and playing dress up with a floaty frock
>Website Updated and now accepting Paypal orders!
>A Deco Dress with Button On Collar- From a 30s NRA Pattern
>The New Silhouette in it's Most Gracious Interpretation- Dresses, 1930
>Why Sew Vintage- My Top Ten List
>A Colorful Blouse, circa 1937, to match my shoes!
>Sporty Toppers, a 1930s Hat Pattern
>Spring and Summer Hats, 1939
>The Edwardian Dress Project, and a 1910s Outfit
>Get in the Swim this Summer! Swimwear from 1937
>Inspiring Ensembles, 1916
>By the Sea- 1930s and 40s Sportswear and Swimwear Snapshots
>Newest Pattern- Smooth Sailing 1930s Sports Togs in Multisize
>The Automobile Picnic for Two or More, 1916
>A bit of a flashback to 1915- Blouses and Mourning Attire
>A Letter from Mother, February 23, 1943
>A Sarong Bathing Suit, Circa 1960
>Old Fort MacArthur Days- Wearing the striped shirtdress
>A Striped Shirtwaist Dress, 1941
>Summer Sewing- a Sailor Blouse and Pleated Skirt, and some books!
>A Patriotic Peasant Blouse, Circa 1942
>Newest Pattern! Sunkissed Sweetheart- 1940s Tropical Separates
>Make a Splash! Bathing Suits- 1938, and Lastex
>Parade of Colorful Dresses, 1938
>Smart! Colorful! New! Hats from 1930
>A few more fashion show shots
>Fun Cotton Fabrics, 1936- Part I
>Correct Corset Adjustment, 1917
>Put on a Happy Face- What Real People Wore
>Love the clothes, but give me the shoes!
>Wearing History Facebook- and a few photos.
>Play and Sports Togs- 1939
>Make Do and Mend- The Big Apple Dress
>Sewing Project- The Disneyland Dress
>1934- Summer Silk and Cotton Frocks
>Beautiful Girls in Beautiful Clothes- a few sample shots
>McCall 3189- Monk Dress
>Something for the Boys- Mens Jackets- 1939-1940
>Flea Markets- Hell's Kitchen NYC
>Note on the Victory Hat Pattern
>Fashion Craze- The Big Apple- 1937
>More Nautical Inspiration- 1936
>1930s Inspiration- Separates and Jackets
>Finally a real life sample! The 1940s Sailor Playsuit
>1942 Plaid Blouse
>Blouses, 1919
>A bit farther back- Sweaters, 1919
>My top movie costume wish list.
>My high society dream outfit, circa 1936
>Summer Separates, 1934
>Snow Play- Mid 1930s- What Real People Wore
>Stormy Weather Inspirations- Winter Coats Circa 1934
>Shorter Dresses Call for Glamorous Hosiery- 1939-1940
>The Answers to the Coat Question- The Polo Coat, 1934
Beach Fashions with a Terry Cloth Twist, 1934
>Beach Pajamas in New Zealand- What Real People Wore
>Beach Pajamas on the Ranch, Early 1930s, and a delayed intro
>Suspender Skirt, Circa 1938
>A Laughing Trio- Part II
>A laughing trio, circa 1939
>A 1940s Crocheted Hat and Bag
>Website Updates
>A Jane Austen Evening
>It was a rainy afternoon…
>Puttering away at the gown…
>Gloomy days, sewing, and inspriation
>More Progress on the Regency Tailcoat
>Knit some Mittens- Free pattern
>My Regency Costumes- updated
>A Plaid Wool Dress from 1941