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Disneyland Tips- New Post-Pandemic Experience
Outside my normal postings (and yes! I do believe Covid…
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Kitchen Cabinets (Now Hoosier Cabinets), 1928
This article about kitchen cabinets comes out of a Modern…
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Edwardian Hairstyles
Ok, folks- these have been living on my desktop for…
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New Pattern! Early 1940s Trench Coat
New Pattern!! This Resto-Vival pattern is based on an original…
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In the News! Magazines I was featured in– 2019-2020
I am so excited to say I was featured in…
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Why Social Media May Not Be the Best Thing for Me
The craziest year I remember is drawing to a close,…
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Look at the Past- Advice from 1913 on Selling Needlecraft
Just like today, people of the past were looking to…
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Upcoming Wearing History Maternity Leave
(Image source) It’s coming up on that time! Just a…
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PSA- Smoot Sailing RTW Are Selling Out Again!
Hi everyone! I just want to give you a heads…
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New Dress Day! The Grace Dress from Wearing History Clothing
– – Already SOLD OUT. Thanks, everyone! – – I’m…
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New Website, More Smooth Sailing Trousers, and Update for E-Pattern Backers
Cross Posted from Kickstarter, in case anyone missed it. Hi…
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Wearing History Updates: Etsy, Vat, & New Site
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to check in and update about…
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Update: E-Patterns and Digital VAT
*Update- 2016- I now sell E-patterns worldwide on http://wearinghistory.clothing AND…
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Pattern Website Changes & EU VAT Requirements
*Update- 2016- I now sell E-patterns worldwide on http://wearinghistory.clothing AND…
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The Maisie Dresses are Here! And That’s a Wrap!
Reposted from Kickstarter Updates: Hi everyone! I’m very excited to…
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New Sewing Patterns For WWI Era Goodness.
I’ve been a busy little bee! Still working in the…
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Moderne Pattern- Instruction Correction
Hello! A wonderful customer brought to my attention that the…
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Pre-Sale! Smooth Sailing Trousers- Now in More Waist Sizes!
Just added two more waist sizes to the Smooth Sailing…
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Pre-Order NOW for Discounts! 3 DAYS LEFT! Plus a Fabric Update!
Hello everyone! I have an announcement about the custom printed…
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Stretch Goal Updates, Including Sizing Info, Etc
Hello everyone! We’ve got just under a week left for…
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WE MADE IT! What’s next? The Stretch Goal!
WE MADE IT! With your help, we were able to…
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Important Poll- Tell Me Your Trouser Preferences
Howdy, Everyone! I’m back from a 10 day trip visiting…
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Wearing History Clothing- Updates!
Hi Everyone! It’s been a little while since my last…
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Part 8: Suit A Long- How to Hem the Skirt- Guest Post by Ally
Well Hello Everyone I’m Ally from Honey Pot Creations, primarily…
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Oops? 1910s Suit Pattern Correction
It came to my attention that the e-pattern for the…
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Part 4: Suit-a-Long. How do I enlarge the skirt?
As mentioned in the last post, the proportions of standard…
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Part 3: Suit-A-Long. What Size Do I Choose?
Howdy! We’ve covered what pattern to order and what fabrics…
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Part 2: Suit-A-Long. What fabric do I buy?
Welcome to the second post in the Suit A Long!…
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Part 1: Suit-A-Long! Let’s Go!
Welcome to the Suit-a-Long! Well, whether or not you’re participating,…
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I Need Your Input! To Help Me Make What You Want, Take My Survey!
Wow, everyone! I am so blessed and thankful for your…
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Fulfilling Dreams- A New Direction for Wearing History
This is an exciting and still a hard post to…
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Studio Vignettes- Snapshots of What Inspires Me
I’ve just emerged from underneath a massive pile of paperwork.…
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Sew For Victory! 1940’s Sew-a-Long
I’ve got some super exciting news! Not only is Rochelle…
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Sunday Inspiration: 1905 Corset, Suspenders, and Stockings.
I had scanned in several more pages from the 1905…
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Inspiration: 1905 Corsets
Today I have, what I think, are the most gorgeous…
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1910s Suit Sew-A-Long- Answering a Few Preliminary Questions
Today I’m going to answer a few questions that came…
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Research & Musings: Regency Stays Vol. II
I had so many thoughts when I posted my last…
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1910s Suit Pattern- Sew-A-Long?
Hello all! I’m just in beginning stages of testing the…
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In Progress: Late 1920’s Pajamas
I so seldom remember to do “in progress” blog posts,…
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Lessons in a Pattern Envelope: What NOT to Do to Your Patterns
I’ve been collecting and selling vintage patterns for quite a…
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In 2014- Wearing History goes 1910s-WWI Era
I’m so excited about some of what I have in…
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Video Blog: About “Sophie” and Victorian Patterns
Hello! Oh my goodness, I am SO THANKFUL for your…
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New Pattern Time!! Sophie- 1899 Jacket Pattern
Hurrah!! It’s been three years coming, but I FINALLY have…
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Congrats to the Giveaway Winners!!
Many congrats to our winners! $30 First Prize- Tina C.…
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New E-Pattern! Sailor Girl Play Suit!
I know you international customers have been waiting! I’ve finally…
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New Pattern Time!! Introducing “Dahlia”- 1940’s Blouse Pattern
I’m so excited to share with you what I’ve been…
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Finished Project: A Tissot Inspired Ensemble
This may be the latest posted “Finished Project” on my…
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Shop to Help- 10% of WH Etsy Shop Proceeds go to Red Cross
Hello all, I am so saddened by the recent tragedy…
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E-Patterns Now Available!! 1930s Blouse & Skirt
Great news!! The 1930s Blouse and Skirt patterns are available…
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New Pattern Time!!! 1930s Blouse & Bias Skirt
I have super exciting news! I’ve new pattern available, and…
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Chic Ahoy 1930s E-Patterns!
Chic Ahoy E-Patterns are here! Halter, Bolero, and Slacks. Size…
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New Pattern Time! 1940’s Panties & Bloomers
It’s time for a new pattern! Those of you who…
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Fun Stockings from 1930
Happy Friday! Here’s a fun little inspiration post from fashion’s…
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New 1930s Shoes from American Duchess!
American Duchess has done it again! This time she releases…
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More New E-Patterns! Smooth Sailing Separates
For those who asked for the Smooth Sailing pattern as…
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Congrats to the Giveaway Winner!
Many congratulations to Bobbi of Family Fiber, for winning the…
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E-Patterns Now Available! Sporty Toppers & Edwardian Blouse
I’m happy to announce that the Edwardian Blouse pattern is…
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Vintage Clothing Goodies Listed in my Etsy store!
I have a few items from my vintage clothing collection…
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Giveaway Time!! Wearing History Mermaid Mobile by Brightly Hude Home
It’s Giveaway Time!!! My good friend, Adalee, of Brightly Hude…
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Beautiful Spring + Summer Hats from 1930
I have a very special treat for you this evening.…
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Giveaway Time and Guest Post by Debbie of The Vintage Dancer
Happy Saturday everyone! I have a real treat for you…
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Pretty French Frocks, May 1908
Continuing some of the beautiful French images from La Miroir…
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French Gibson Girl Hairstyles, 1908
Hello! Today I have a few lovely images from 1908…
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His Girl Friday at the La Jolla Playhouse!
I can finally share some of what I have been…
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E-Patterns Now Available! 1940s Overalls Pattern
The e-Pattern for the new 1940’s Overalls pattern is live…
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Introducing the Newest Pattern! WWII Home Front Overalls
I’m happen to announce the latest pattern addition to Wearing…
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Shirtwaist Designs, 1904
I just got a few lovely old Ladies Home Journal…
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Wearing History Pattern Shop Open!
Hello! If you’ve checked out my Wearing History Patterns shop…
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Edwardian Shoe Giveaway from American Duchess!
Do you see how thrilled the maid is in the…
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IMPORTANT! USPS Shipping Price Increases- Especially International Shipping!
Just a heads up for my customers, especially international customers.…
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More Vintage Sewing Goodies up on Etsy!
As mentioned in my previous post about my new-found allergies,…
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Gift Certificates are Here!
Happy to announce that my Wearing History Patterns gift cards…
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Book De-Stash! Costume, Sewing, & Fashion Books
I’m finally getting around to de-stashing some of my books…
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Miroir des Modes, October 1907- Blouses
Sharing some more images from the Mirror des Modes, October…
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Shop Updates: New 1920s Knitting E-Patterns!
Just a quick note to let you know that the…
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New 1920s Shoes from American Duchess!
American Duchess has come out with a new pair of…
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We’ve Been Building Robots, and Not for Halloween!
I mentioned in a prior post how I’ve been working…
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Giveaway Winner and a Discount Coupon Code for Everyone!
Announcing the winner of the Wearing History Patterns giveaway! The…
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A Little of This, a Little of That- What I’ve Been Up To
I don’t know about you, but sometimes inspiration comes so…
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The Vintage Marketplace- This Fri & Sat!
Hello! Still busy creating and preparing for our upcoming show…
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Less Than a Week to Go and Busy, Busy, Busy!
The Vintage Marketplace is less than a week away! Next…
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Vintage Marketplace Prep & Preview
Another fun preview post of things I’m preparing and bringing…
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Preview- The Vintage Marketplace Sept 7th & 8th
The Vintage Marketplace is coming upon us quickly again! We’ll…
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Introducing “Resto-Vival” Patterns and the Cordelia Skirt is Now Available!
I’m happy to announce that the Cordelia 1910s Skirt Pattern…
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Credit Cards Now Accepted on My Website!
I’m very happy to announce that I am now able…
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Reminder- Costume College + Shipping Delays
**NOTICE** Regular weekly shipping and email correspondence will be postponed…
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Credit Cards Now Accepted in My Etsy Store
I’m happy to announce that I now can accept credit…
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Muslin Cutting: Aka- The Kitty Olympics
I’ve been working on a few big projects over the…
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Updates: Etsy Store and Esther Williams Swimsuits!
Hello! Just a few quick notes! Firstly, I’ve got a…
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Vintage Sewing Survey Results
Well, I left up the survey for a while and…
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More Photos from the Vintage Marketplace
Here’s my second round of photos from The Vintage Marketplace…
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Back from The Vintage Marketplace- with Photos!
Hi! We’re back from The Vintage Marketplace! My husband and…
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The Vintage Marketplace, This Friday and Saturday!
Hello! Just a quick little reminder, I will be selling…
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Vintage/Shabby Chic Sale June 1st & 2nd
Hello all, Wow- it’s been a while since I’ve checked…
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This Easter’s Hats and Bonnets- Ladies Home Journal- April, 1897
If you’re following me on Facebook you may have seen…
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Pattern Giveaway! 1910s Blouse Pattern
Hello All! I’m hard at work getting the 1910s Blouse…
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Wearing History Patterns Giveaway on We Sew Retro
I’m so pleased to be hosting a pattern giveaway over…
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Vintage Patterns Listed on Ebay & An Etsy Sale
Just a quick note to let you know I’ve “thinned…
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A Big “Thank You” and a Poll
WOW! I am totally blown away by all of your…
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2011 Sewing Year in Review
I’m a tad late with this post this year, but…
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1919 Gift Ideas: Many Little Things May Be Crocheted
Oh my goodness, Christmas is this weekend! Eep! I am…
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How-To: One Step Bias Binding + Curves
This post is continuing on how to bind edges with…
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1940’s Apron Pattern- Sample Photos
The finishing touches have just been finished and I’m happy…
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Newest Pattern Now Available for PreOrder!
I’m pleased to announce that the newest pattern is FINALLY…
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The Quest for Unmentionables- a Bali Flower Review
Fair warning- this post and the links provided are probably…
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Poll Results- How Would You Describe Your Personal Style?
It’s been a few days since I posted the poll…
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Another Vintage Pattern Find
It’s been really interesting reading your responses to the last…
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How would you describe your personal style?
Hello all, I’ve been thinking a great deal lately about…
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Surprise Find in a Vintage Pattern
One of the reasons I just love vintage patterns is…
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Stern Bros Summer Catalog, Final installment
Hello! First off, so many thanks for your sweet comments…
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New Pattern Time! 1930s Accessories
Hurrah! New pattern time! Wearing History #3019 1930s Accessories- Hat,…
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Finished Project- 1930s Dinner Dress
I’m back from Costume College! It was such a blast,…
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New Pattern Time! 1930s Dress, Jumper and Blouse
Hurrah! Time for a new pattern! This pattern is based…
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Show and Tell- "Flora-Belle" Vintage Vase
I had to share my latest find! I found this…
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New Pattern! Palisades 1940s Wrap Dress
It’s new pattern time! Introducing Palisades, a 1940s Wrap Dress…
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Summer Wardrobe from Three Patterns
Welcome to Summer! Do the warm weather months ahead have…
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>Vintage and Antique Clothing and Hats on Ebay
> Hi! I’ve been listing things on Ebay and am…
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>Shabby Apple Dress Winner!- S. Allen!
>Many congrats to the winner of the Shabby Apple Dress…
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>No real news, just checking in!
>Hi all!Sorry I’ve been missing as of late. I’m still…
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>Katy Keene Cowgirl Fashions
>I was browsing through past things I had bookmarked and…
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>Loose Teeth Vintage Inspired Sundress with Petticoat GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!
>Loose Teeth Vintage Inspired Sundress with Petticoat GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!! This…