Archive of ‘1940s’ category
A Christmas in Conneticut Inspired Ensemble
Finished Project- 1940’s “Windbreaker” Jacket
Extant Garments: WWII Air Raid Suit or Siren Suit
A Primer: 1930’s-1950’s Trousers & Pants For Women
Challenge #1 HSF ’14: Make do & Mend
Free Vintage E-Pattern- Adorable Autumn Acorns Crocheted Border
Introducing the Newest Pattern! WWII Home Front Overalls
The Etiquette of Good Grooming, 1940.
1940s Bra Sample Photos!
Great Los Angeles Air Raid, 2013
Outfit Post: New 1940s Plaid Suit!
Adventure at Fort Rosecrans- Remember Pearl Harbor
Finished Project: A 1940s Patriotic Sweater and an Update
Finished Project- The “You Were Never Lovelier” Fringey Dress
Current Sewing Inspiration: Glamorous Film Costumes
Finished Project: A Wrap Top from 1946
Rita 1930s/1940s Shorts Pattern Available!
Favorite Vintage Sewing and Pattern Drafting Books
“Rita” Shorts- Official Pattern Preview with Pictures!
First Peek at The “Rita” Shorts!
Eight Favorite 1940s Movies for Fashion
Playsuits and Peasant Tops
The Great Los Angeles Air Raid
Catalog Inspiration: Fall and Winter Coats- 1939-1940
Finished Project- A Fair Dress for the Fair
Swimsuits, 1946
Finished Project- Early 40s Playsuit, and Fashion Horizons
New Pattern! Palisades 1940s Wrap Dress
>What Real People Wore- Ready for their Close Up
>Spectators, 1942
>What Real People Wore- Ladies Overcoats- 1932 and 1940
>LA Air Raid- A few inspiring outfits
>Outfit Post- LA Air Raid, Photos by Gar Travis
>30s and 40s Head Shots for Hair Inspiration- What Real People Wore
>Catalog Cover- Fall/Winter 1939-1940
>Catalog page- Fall/Winter 1939-1940
>Jackets and Rainwear- Fall/Winter 1938-40
>And They Lived Happily Ever After…
Gift to Make- Patriotic Belt, 1942.
Selected for Service- Gifts to Sew for the WWII Serviceman
>First Rainy Day of Autumn!
>What Real People Wore- A Stylish Hairdo and Striped Shirt
>By the Sea- 1930s and 40s Sportswear and Swimwear Snapshots
>A Letter from Mother, February 23, 1943
>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
>Put on a Happy Face- What Real People Wore
>Make Do and Mend- The Big Apple Dress
>1942 Plaid Blouse
>My top movie costume wish list.
>Shorter Dresses Call for Glamorous Hosiery- 1939-1940
>A 1940s Crocheted Hat and Bag
>A Plaid Wool Dress from 1941
>Alpine Whimsy, 1940
>Dates in Christmas Socks
>Clothes in the Shops, 1940
>1949 Plaid Dress
>Home and Day Dress
>Busy sewing bee!
>Inspiration strikes again!
>1940s Hawaiian Outfit