Archive of ‘Uncategorized’ category
Finished Project- 1/3 Scale Dress Form
New Pattern! Early 1940s Trench Coat
In the News! Magazines I was featured in– 2019-2020
Why Social Media May Not Be the Best Thing for Me
SEw an EASY and FREE One-Yard Apron!
Look at the Past- Advice from 1913 on Selling Needlecraft
For My Mamas in the Trenches
Black Friday Sales for the Creative Historical & Vintage Lover
I Believe In Kindness
Dress Like Your Grandma Challenge + WH Discount Code!
Upcoming Wearing History Maternity Leave
ONLY DAYS LEFT! OverAttired Vintage Kickstarter – Vintage Clothing Store and Event Space in Oakland, CA!
PSA- Smoot Sailing RTW Are Selling Out Again!
New Dress Day! The Grace Dress from Wearing History Clothing
Announcing Regency Patterns from Laughing Moon on Wearing History!
New Website, More Smooth Sailing Trousers, and Update for E-Pattern Backers
Wearing History Updates: Etsy, Vat, & New Site
Update: E-Patterns and Digital VAT
Pattern Website Changes & EU VAT Requirements
The Maisie Dresses are Here! And That’s a Wrap!
See you in Pasadena!
New Sewing Patterns For WWI Era Goodness.
Vintage Cookery: Gingerbread
Moderne Pattern- Instruction Correction
Pre-Sale! Smooth Sailing Trousers- Now in More Waist Sizes!
New E-Pattern Day! Elsie- WWI Era Blouse
Pre-Order NOW for Discounts! 3 DAYS LEFT! Plus a Fabric Update!
Stretch Goal Updates, Including Sizing Info, Etc
WE MADE IT! What’s next? The Stretch Goal!
In Restrospect: Vintage Viewpoint Panel Discussion
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
Update II: Wearing History Clothing
Oops? 1910s Suit Pattern Correction
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 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.
Inspiration: 1905 Corsets
1910s Suit Sew-A-Long- Answering a Few Preliminary Questions
Research & Musings: Regency Stays Vol. II
1910s Suit Pattern- Sew-A-Long?
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
Video Blog: About “Sophie” and Victorian Patterns
Video Blog: Favorite Pattern & Close Up Detail
First Video Blog!
I’m Not Ready for my Close Up, Mr DeMille!
New Pattern Time!! Sophie- 1899 Jacket Pattern
2014- Sewing & Pattern Inspiration
Christmas Homemade Round-Up!
Congrats to the Giveaway Winners!!
New E-Pattern! Sailor Girl Play Suit!
New Knitting E-Patterns on Etsy!
New Pattern Time!! Introducing “Dahlia”- 1940’s Blouse Pattern
Finished Project: A Tissot Inspired Ensemble
Shop to Help- 10% of WH Etsy Shop Proceeds go to Red Cross
E-Patterns Now Available!! 1930s Blouse & Skirt
New Pattern Time!!! 1930s Blouse & Bias Skirt
Chic Ahoy 1930s E-Patterns!
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
Sorry for the Hiatus…
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!
E-Patterns Now Available! 1940s Overalls Pattern
Introducing the Newest Pattern! WWII Home Front Overalls
Shirtwaist Designs, 1904
Wearing History Pattern Shop Open!
Edwardian Shoe Giveaway from American Duchess!
IMPORTANT! USPS Shipping Price Increases- Especially International Shipping!
Some Happenings…And a STRONG Reminder to be Responsible
More Vintage Sewing Goodies up on Etsy!
Gift Certificates are Here!
Wearing History on CafePress!
Book De-Stash! Costume, Sewing, & Fashion Books
Miroir des Modes, October 1907- Blouses
Shop Updates: New 1920s Knitting E-Patterns!
New 1920s Shoes from American Duchess!
Oh Dear… Some Lifestyle Changes Ahead
We’ve Been Building Robots, and Not for Halloween!
Giveaway Winner and a Discount Coupon Code for Everyone!
… and we’re back!
It’s Giveaway Time!!!
A Little of This, a Little of That- What I’ve Been Up To
Meet Sara and Abbey of Sweet Magnolias Farm!
The Vintage Marketplace- This Fri & Sat!
Less Than a Week to Go and Busy, Busy, Busy!
Vintage Marketplace Prep & Preview
Preview- The Vintage Marketplace Sept 7th & 8th
Taking Up Tatting
Introducing “Resto-Vival” Patterns and the Cordelia Skirt is Now Available!
Credit Cards Now Accepted on My Website!
Reminder- Costume College + Shipping Delays
Credit Cards Now Accepted in My Etsy Store
Muslin Cutting: Aka- The Kitty Olympics
Please Vote for Me :)
More Esther Williams Swimsuits In Stock!
Updates: Etsy Store and Esther Williams Swimsuits!
Vintage Sewing Survey Results
Rita Shorts Pre-Order Now Open!
Vintage Sewing Survey, 2012
Style and Pattern Distractions…
More Photos from the Vintage Marketplace
Back from The Vintage Marketplace- with Photos!
Pattern Shop Open!
The Vintage Marketplace, This Friday and Saturday!
Vintage/Shabby Chic Sale June 1st & 2nd
Thoughts on Health and Happiness
Just an update.
A Break to Stop and Smell the Roses
This Easter’s Hats and Bonnets- Ladies Home Journal- April, 1897
Giveaway Winner!
Pattern Giveaway! 1910s Blouse Pattern
Flash Sale- 25% off All E-Books!
A Lovely Gift- Vintage Collars
Wearing History Patterns Giveaway on We Sew Retro
Vintage Patterns Listed on Ebay & An Etsy Sale
Kitteh Cuteness
Random Thoughts on the Necessity of Handcrafts
A Big “Thank You” and a Poll
2011 Sewing Year in Review
1919 Gift Ideas: Many Little Things May Be Crocheted
How-To: One Step Bias Binding + Curves
1940’s Apron Pattern- Sample Photos
Newest Pattern Now Available for PreOrder!
Shop News: New Digital Downloads
The Quest for Unmentionables- a Bali Flower Review
Hold Tight…
Crazy Victorian Novelties
Duchie Award
Poll Results- How Would You Describe Your Personal Style?
Another Vintage Pattern Find
How would you describe your personal style?
Surprise Find in a Vintage Pattern
Stern Bros Summer Catalog, Final installment
New Haircut!
New Pattern Time! 1930s Accessories
Finished Project- 1930s Dinner Dress
Countdown till break- 3…2…1…
New Pattern Time! 1930s Dress, Jumper and Blouse
Show and Tell- "Flora-Belle" Vintage Vase
Thrift Score!
New Pattern! Palisades 1940s Wrap Dress
Summer Wardrobe from Three Patterns
>Can you help me? What is the Origin of this Vintage Ensemble?
>Vintage and Antique Clothing and Hats on Ebay
>Collegiate Fashion Inspiration
>Shabby Apple Dress Winner!- S. Allen!
>1931 The Stolen Jools
>Charm School- A Flash Back
>No real news, just checking in!
>Miss September
>Past Projects
>Katy Keene Cowgirl Fashions
>comments and such?
>Loose Teeth Vintage Inspired Sundress with Petticoat GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!
>Opps!