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Fabric, 1933
One of the questions I get asked quite frequently is…
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Thrift Score! Two Vintage Singer Sewing Machines
I’m so thrilled! Not only do I have a new…
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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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Bustles, Books, and Gardens
Hello! I’ve been puttering away on an 1870s bustle ensemble…
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The Astor Baby- McCall’s Magazine, September 1913
Today is the centennial of the sinking of the great…
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Finished Project: Simplicity 1872 by Cynthia Rowley
I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter! Recently I took…
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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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Outfit: New Haircut and Everyday Style
Hiya! I’m totally out of my “blogging” element in this…
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Extant Garments: 1910s White Blouse IV
This is the final post of detail shots of the…
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Extant Garments: 1910s White Blouse Part III
Continuing our peek at the inside of this white blouse,…
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Extant Garments: 1910s White Blouse Part II
Happy Monday! I hope your weekend was splendid! We had…
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1900s, 1910s, 1910s Blouse, edwardian, extant garments, Extant Garments, vintage clothing, vintage collection
Extant Garments: 1910s White Blouse
One of my goals this year is to start sharing…
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Outfit Post: Welcome Spring in a Red Dress
It’s Spring! This is an outfit post of sorts, but…
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What Real People Wore: 1900s Family Photos from Erin of The Consummate Amateur
Hello friends! I’ve got some lovely photos to share today…
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What Real People Wore: Edwardian Inspiration
As you can tell by the title, we had a…
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A Saint Patrick’s Day Luncheon- 1912
With Saint Patrick’s Day right around the corner, I thought…
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French Dames in Boudoir and en Fete- 1912
Hello! I hope you had a lovely weekend. We had…
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Pattern Giveaway! 1910s Blouse Pattern
Hello All! I’m hard at work getting the 1910s Blouse…
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1912 Illustrators Answer How Future Women Can Dress Better
Hello! Is it really Wednesday already? Today I’ve got a…
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1910s Blouse and Guimpe Pattern
Hello! Happy Monday! I’m pleased to bring you the “official”…
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Pattern Preview! Cordelia- Circa 1909-1914 Edwardian Skirt
Hello! Happy Saturday! I’ve been hard at work getting these…
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Vintage Inspiration: Yearbook Images, 1924
Happy Sunday! I hope today find you well, relaxed, and…
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New PDF E-Book- 1910s Bedell Spring Catalog
Hello! I wanted to give a heads up that there…
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The Great Los Angeles Air Raid
We’re back from an annual WWII fundraiser dance for the…
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Catalog Inspiration: In Fashion Headlines with Hats- 1939-1940
Wow- I kind of fell off of the face of…
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Finished Project: 1910s Corset
First of all, THANK YOU for your sweet comments on…
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Finished Project: The “Is it Spring Yet?” Dress
I just finished up my first vintage sewing project of…
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W.B. NuForm and Reduso Corsets, 1911
I got a fun little package in the mail today…
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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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Catalog Inspiration: 1912-1913 Corsets
Hope you had a lovely weekend! I started making a…
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Finished Project: Regency Short Stays + Pattern Review
Here’s my finished Regency short stays! Since asked in a…
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Catalog Inspiration: Fall and Winter Coats- 1939-1940
My thoughts have been turning to cold weather 1940’s clothing…
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A Regency Outing to the Tall Ships
The day following the Jane Austen Evening dance, a few…
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A Jane Austen Evening, 2012
This weekend was the wonderful Jane Austen Evening event. This…
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In Progress: Regency Short Stays
Oh, look! I actually remembered to take a picture of…
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Practical Help for Inexperienced Sewers, 1907
In my recent find of a 1907 McCall magazine there…
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Yummy New Edwardian Shoes from American Duchess
It’s not often shoes make my heart go pitter-patter, but…
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Catalog Inspiration: 1930’s Gloves and Purses
Here’s a fun little page from the 1930s of gloves…
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Fashion History Study Resources- A Quick Overview
Happy Monday! I wanted to post a special little post…
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Finished Project: 1880s Bustle Dress and Hat
My husband and I finally took proper pictures of this…
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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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What Real People Wore- A Few 1920’s Photos and Some Thoughts
I have not posted in the “What Real People Wore”…
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Anna’s Notebook, 1925. Collars, Pt. 2
I have been shamefully lacking in these posts! I’ve still…
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2011 Sewing Year in Review
I’m a tad late with this post this year, but…
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Christmas Wrapping and Gift Giving, 1926
I keep finding darling ideas of gifts to make, but…
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Knitted Costume for Winter Sports, 1922
Today I’m sharing a freebie knitting pattern! This pattern originally…
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Dainty Waists in Christmas Boxes, 19-teens Inspiration
Here’s some beautiful inspiration images for you from the nineteen…
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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: Bias Facing + Mitering Inside Corners
Hurrah! We made it to the last post of the…
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How-To: Bias Facing + Inside Curves
In this section of the bias facing tutorials we’re going…
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How-To: Bias Facing + Outside Corners
Continuing the how-to tutorials on bias binding and bias facing,…
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How-to: Bias Facing- Basics & Straight Edges
We’ve got bias binding under our belt, so now we’re…
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How-to: One Step Bias Binding + Mitering Inside Corners
This is the last installment in the series for bias…
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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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How To: One Step Bias Binding + Mitered Outside Corners
Intro to the Bias Binding/Bias Facing Tutorial Posts As promised…
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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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Finished Project + Free Pattern: 1920 Crocheted Tam
Hurrah! A finished yarncraftish type project! I just finished up…
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Not Quite Finished Project: The Almost Thanksgiving Dress
While at the fabric store we saw it and were…
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Finished Project- The Chicken Dress
No, not a dress for a chicken, unless you want…
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Under-Structure- Changes in Silhouette from the 1920s to the 1950s
Thinking on proper foundations is somewhat of a new territory…
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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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Playing Dress Up- A Few Self-Portraits
Yesterday was Halloween. While we didn’t go anywhere (unless you…
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Victorian Novelties, Part 2- Things that Go “BANG” in the Night
Continuing on with the odd novelties, and in the vein…
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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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Finished Project: Natural Form Mourning Gown
First off- I absoultely LOVED reading all of your comments…
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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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Ship Ahoy! Back from the Queen Mary Art Deco Festival
We’ve safely docked from our 1930s transatlantic cruise! This past…
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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- Edwardian Lace Dress
Continuing with the Costume College finished project posts, I’d like…
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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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Anna's Notebook, 1925. Collars, Pt. 1
It’s been a bit since I’ve shared some of this…
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Colorful, Practical Playwear- 1946
How’s your summer sewing going? Or summer shopping? I still…
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Finished Project- A Fair Dress for the Fair
Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! We spent a lovely…
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Swimsuits, 1946
Ahh! Summer! Here’s some divine swimsuits as pictured originally in…
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Finished Project- Early 40s Playsuit, and Fashion Horizons
I have been so inspired for summer wear by the…
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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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For Golden Days on the Beach, 1934
Mmm! Summer swimwear! And 1930s swimwear at that! I thought…
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Summer Wardrobe from Three Patterns
Welcome to Summer! Do the warm weather months ahead have…
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Finished Project- and a Study in Silhouette
This weekend I finished up an elliptical hoop and bustle…
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Anna's Notebook, 1925- Bodices
The second group of drawings from Anna’s Notebook are these…
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Anna's Notebook, 1925- Measurements
A wonderful blog reader was so generous as to sent…
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New Look- 1930s Halter Top and Beach Trousers Pattern
A few weeks ago Nicole from Paper Moon Vintage, Kat…
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>Finished Project- 1880s Tall Hat
> I just finished up a project I started last…
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>Two Dresses, 1879
> My bustle dress I was working on is all…
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>New Pattern! 1930s Beach Pyjamas and Eton Jacket
> It’s new pattern time! I’m very happy to announce…
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>Paris Flea Markets
> Daydreaming back to 2009- my husband and spent two…
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>Bustle Dress Progress- Working on the Bodice
>I spent some of the weekend sewing on the Bustle…
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>What Real People Wore- Vintage Bathing Beauties
>Oh no! This post mysteriously went missing! Sorry for the…
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>Prairie Style Vintage Fashions
> Vintage Vera Bradley Set, $32, just listed in my…
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>Projects- Bustle and Crochet
>Though not both together or at the same time ;)I…
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>Bustle Dress Progress- We Have Pleats!
>The underskirt and overskirt are nearly done! All they really…
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>Inspiration- 1908 German Fashion
> These images are all from a 1908 German pattern…
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>More Progress on the Bustle Dress
> There has been some sewing progress! This weekend…
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>Bustle Dress Progress
> I worked on my bustle dress project a bit…
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>More Lingerie Dresses, 1911
Here are more lovely Edwardian lingerie dresses from around 1911…
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>Bustles on the Brain- and Two Pretty Dresses, 1872
> Just as I was gearing up for starting the…
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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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>"You're The Tops"- In which I attempt to finish a crochet project
> I am the worst person for finishing knitting and…
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Pagoda Hat to Crochet- 1938
>A friend just let me borrow two really spiffy crochet…
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>The Bride's Needle Case- 1920s Ephemera
>I discovered this cute little needle case hidden in a…
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>A Strong Argument in Favor of the New Summer Dresses- 1910
> Click on the image at right for a larger…
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Silk and Lingerie Frocks, 1911
I’m amongst those in a flurry of inspiration due largely…
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>Circa 1936 Outfit- Tea at Two Dress and Jacket
> Many thanks to my patient husband, who trekked to…
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>1911 Hats and Millinery Supplies- Gimbel Bros
>Mmm… hats! Thought you might enjoy these images from a…
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A Crocheted Dutch Cap- 1924
>Off and on the past few months I’ve been trying…
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>New Pattern! Tea at Two- Mid 1930s Dress
>It’s that time again! I’ve got a new pattern I’ve…
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>Spring Hats, 1916
>It’s not often when working on images for the blog…
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>Polka Dots, Florals, and Boleros- 1939
>Hello!Spring is now underway! Do you have any Spring fashions…
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>Gorgeous New 18th Century Shoes by American Duchess
> Have you seen these gorgeous new shoes by American…
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>Getting Pretty Quick- 1910
>This weekend I’ve had a bit of a cold, which…
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>1936 Boxy Jackets and a Plea for Shoes
>Hi all!What’s your obsession of the moment? Mine has got…
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>Outfit Post- 30s Linen Suit for Spring
>I was asked be Mena to participate in “A Common…
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>Spectators, 1942
>Hope you all had a great weekend! Many thanks on…
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>New Pattern! Moderne- 1930s Art Deco Dress
>I can finally share what I’ve been secretly working on!…
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>Slacks- First Fashions of the Year- 1942
> Aren’t these two pages positively delicious?? These are both…
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>Finished Project- Early 30s Street Frock by Eva Dress
> This weekend was spent relaxing, and by relaxing I…
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>LA Air Raid- A few inspiring outfits
>One of the things I’m kicking myself for not doing…
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>Shabby Apple Dress Winner!- S. Allen!
>Many congrats to the winner of the Shabby Apple Dress…
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>Finished Project- Eva Dress 1940 Swimsuit
> When Eva Dress posted she was having a sewing…
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>Spring Inspiration, 1936
> Happy Saturday! Isn’t this such an uplifting image? …
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>Vintage Hair- A Few Basics
>A few of you asked me a while back about…
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>What Real People Wore- 1930s Fashion Show
>My good friend Kathy (of Blitz Visage Makeup Artistry) sent…
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>Digital Knitting Patterns in the Store
>Hi all! Just a quick note to say that there’s…
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>Outfit Post- LA Air Raid, Photos by Gar Travis
> I am so very thankful to the talented photographer…
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Finished Project- WWII Factory Coveralls
>Yesterday was one of my favorite events of the entire…
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>Arthur Murray Taught Me Dancing in a Hurry
>Time for some Betty Hutton! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IWv53ZFXFo&w=480&h=390]
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>Pajamas, circa 1933-34
>Ah! Valentines Day got away from me and I didn’t…
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>Finished Outfit! Plaid 50s Blouse and Smooth Sailing Trousers
> Yay! Finished project pics! I have had both of…
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>30s and 40s Head Shots for Hair Inspiration- What Real People Wore
>I hope you’re having a lovely Saturday! The weather here…
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>What Real People Wore- Down at the Dock in the Mid 1930s
> Here’s a trio of fun photographs from probably the…
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>Catalog Cover- Fall/Winter 1939-1940
>Thanks so much for your sweet comments on my new…
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>New-To-Me Vintage Sewing Machine!
>I had to share my newest fun find! This was…
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>Link- Tilly and the Buttons- Cutting Out the Right Size Pattern
>Happy Sunday everyone!I just wanted to post a link that…
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>Catalog page- Fall/Winter 1939-1940
>Hope you’re all having a great weekend so far!Here’s a…
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>Shoes Dreams Are Made of- 1930s Sandals
> Shoes being sold on Ebay by aarongonce77 Aren’t…
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>Announcing the New Online Pattern Shop!
> I am so very excited to announce the unveiling…
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>1930s Movies with Fashion Show Sequences
> I’m a big fan of 1930s film. The more…
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>Sweaters- Circa 1933
>Internet withdrawls, I had them. Glad to be back online!Here’s…
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>Smart Sportswear- Circa 1933-34
> Hope your week is off to a great start!Tonight…
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>What Real People Wore- Winter Coats
>It’s still cold and snowy in so much of the…
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Charm Make-Ups- 1938
>Isn’t this spread of how to combine style and make-up…
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>What Real People Wore- on Camel Back
>This photograph is fascinating to me. Not only does is…
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Fashioning Fashion- at LACMA
I was really thrilled to be able to attend the…
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>A New to Me 1930s Coat
> Remember the 1930s coat I was making from the…
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The Charm of Pink Organdie- Rosettes to Make
>My mom gave me a lovely vintage magazine yesterday! I…
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>Jackets and Rainwear- Fall/Winter 1938-40
>How’s the weather holding out where you are? It’s been…
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>And They Lived Happily Ever After…
>This past Saturday one of my very best friends got…
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>Some Sewing- a Western Style 1950s Blouse
>The way I started my New Year… there has been…
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>Women in Trousers- Mid 1930s- What Real People Wore
> I’ve always been particularly inspired by women’s sportswear. I…
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>Cynthia Rowley for Simplicity
>For the first time in a few months I ventured…
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>Christmas Gifts, Winter 1933ish
> This lovely page of inspiration is the inside back…
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Gift to Make- Patriotic Belt, 1942.
> Here’s another darling little pattern from the same booklet…
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>Simplicity, Double Mint, and Deanna Durbin- December 1938
> While flipping through the December 1938 issue of Photoplay…
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Selected for Service- Gifts to Sew for the WWII Serviceman
>With just a few days until Christmas I’ve been scratching…
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>Snow Suits for Tots- Winter 1936
> Can you believe it’s Christmas week? I’ve got vintage…
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>Warm Scarves, Caps, and Sweaters- 1910s
> If you saw my last post on Gift Certificates…
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>Colorful Ensembles- Spring and Summer 1936
>A slight detour from the winter weather, I had to…
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>Winter Robes and Slippers, 1910s
>Here’s a few lovely pages from the same catalog I…
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>Chirstmas Gifts, Bella Hess Catalog- 19-teens.
>Continuing with the Holiday posts, here’s the back cover from…
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>Chirstmas Day Meals, 1919
> Click on the image for a larger version Can…
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>Victorian Decorative Handwriting, 1883
>A little jump off from my normal eras of posting,…
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>For the Love of Vintage Patterns- Organization and Storage
>I’ve gotten quite a few questions lately about pattern storage…
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>Sporty Heels, 1936
>I love mid 30s sportswear styles! I also really love…
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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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>Inspiring Dresses, 1949
>My mom came down for a short visit yesterday afternoon…
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>Some sewing- in real life and minature.
>Ah… Halloween weekend. I love this weekend. Pumpkin flavored things…
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>New Dash for Misses- and Smart Smocked Frocks- Circa 1937-1937
>I had every intention of posting fall hats today, but…
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>A New to Me 1950s Dress!
>My good friend Addi is down and we’re puttering away…
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>Winter Coats and A Ginger Rogers Snowsuit- Fall/Winter 1936-37
>I’ve been a bit behind on everything this week, but…
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>Leg-O-Mutton Overcoats, 1936-1937
>One of the love/hate relationships I have with the 1930s…
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>Autumn Coats, 1930s Style
>After two full days of gloom, I don’t mind letting…
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>First Rainy Day of Autumn!
>Ah! Rain! It was thundering and lightening and raining this…
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>Pattern Reviews!
>Many thanks to Casey of Elegant Musings for a pattern…
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>A question for my pattern customers
>Hello all,I’ve got a question that I would love your…
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>My Top List of Sewing Tools and Gadgets
>It really is remarkable what a simple little tool can…
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>Chic Ahoy! My sewn sample
> I had a lot of fun choosing fabrics and…
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>A Sunday in Early Autumn
>I really admire the ability other bloggers have to put…
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>What Real People Wore- A Stylish Hairdo and Striped Shirt
>I just absolutely love the profile picture of this woman,…
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>Newest Pattern! Chic Ahoy- Circa 1937 Slacks, Halter Top, and Bolero
> I’m so excited to announce the latest pattern! This…
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Great 20s and 30s Stockings in Catalogs- or debunking some common stocking myths
>The Vintage Baroness has been posting some really wonderful stocking…
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>An Early 30s Tea Frock and Fun on the Queen Mary
>Yesterday my husband and I spent the day on the…
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>1940s Sailor Playsuit now available in Multisize!
>Just a quick update that the 1940s Sailor Play Suit…
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>A new haircut, and playing dress up with a floaty frock
>I was so long overdue for a haircut, and finally…
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>Website Updated and now accepting Paypal orders!
> I’ve been working on the website and I’m happy…
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>A Deco Dress with Button On Collar- From a 30s NRA Pattern
> My latest sewing project is finished! Well, nearly. While…
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>The New Silhouette in it's Most Gracious Interpretation- Dresses, 1930
> Don’t you just love these floaty and colorful dresses…
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>Why Sew Vintage- My Top Ten List
> I’ve been going through an interesting transition the past…
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>A Colorful Blouse, circa 1937, to match my shoes!
>This weekend my husband and I went thrifting, and I…
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>Sporty Toppers, a 1930s Hat Pattern
>I’m pleased to announce the newest pattern, a reproduction of…
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>Spring and Summer Hats, 1939
> I’ve been plugging away on patterns, but I’ve taken…
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>Get in the Swim this Summer! Swimwear from 1937
> I love 1930s swimwear in catalogs! It’s always so…
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>Inspiring Ensembles, 1916
>Hello all!I’m back from a yearly costume convention, Costume College…
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>By the Sea- 1930s and 40s Sportswear and Swimwear Snapshots
> This trio of friend is really a darling look…
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>Newest Pattern- Smooth Sailing 1930s Sports Togs in Multisize
>I just finished the project I’ve been working on this…
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>The Automobile Picnic for Two or More, 1916
> I know this post has nothing to do with…
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>A bit of a flashback to 1915- Blouses and Mourning Attire
>The weather here has been so odd for July- where…
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>A Letter from Mother, February 23, 1943
>I just found this letter the other week, in amongst…
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>A Sarong Bathing Suit, Circa 1960
>This week has been so hot here in Southern California. …
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>Old Fort MacArthur Days- Wearing the striped shirtdress
>Oh my goodness, I can’t believe it’s been so long…
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>A Striped Shirtwaist Dress, 1941
> New Vintage Lady, or Lady Day on the Fedora…
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>Summer Sewing- a Sailor Blouse and Pleated Skirt, and some books!
>Hope everyone had a great holiday! Ours was good, just…
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>A Patriotic Peasant Blouse, Circa 1942
>Can you believe we’re already nearing Fourth of July weekend? …
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>Newest Pattern! Sunkissed Sweetheart- 1940s Tropical Separates
>I’m pleased to announce the release of my newest pattern!…
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>Make a Splash! Bathing Suits- 1938, and Lastex
> Aren’t these fun? Colorful and playful swim suits from…
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>Parade of Colorful Dresses, 1938
>1938 is one of my favorite years for fashion. It…
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>Smart! Colorful! New! Hats from 1930
> I am a hat fiend. I love hats like…
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>A few more fashion show shots
>My good friend and talented photographer Joshua Curtis (you may…
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>Fun Cotton Fabrics, 1936- Part I
> I just love the cheerful print fabrics of the…
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>Correct Corset Adjustment, 1917
> I hope this weekend is finding you doing something…
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>Put on a Happy Face- What Real People Wore
>Today’s one of those days that has me down- all…
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>Love the clothes, but give me the shoes!
>Now, I admit I’m not the most avid shoe hound. …
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>Wearing History Facebook- and a few photos.
>Hey all!I’ve been so darn lousy at updating the blog!…
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>Play and Sports Togs- 1939
>Summer’s a comin’! I just got a new old catalog…
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>Make Do and Mend- The Big Apple Dress
> Shortly after my blog post on the Big Apple…
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>Sewing Project- The Disneyland Dress
>Last week was 50’s day at Disneyland for The Fedora…
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>1934- Summer Silk and Cotton Frocks
>Hope everyone had a grand weekend! I’ve been adding a…
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>Beautiful Girls in Beautiful Clothes- a few sample shots
> Here’s a few shots of some samples of our…
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>McCall 3189- Monk Dress
> I made this dress from one of my cherished…
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>Something for the Boys- Mens Jackets- 1939-1940
I admit to loving mens fashion. I know nearly nothing…
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>Flea Markets- Hell's Kitchen NYC
>Hello, hello! After procrastinating for quite a bit, I am…
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>Fashion Craze- The Big Apple- 1937
> Everybody’s learning how to do the Big Apple…. Leafing…
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>More Nautical Inspiration- 1936
> Has it really been a full week since I…
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>1930s Inspiration- Separates and Jackets
> Eeeny meeny, miny mo… I’ll take them all. Just…
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>Finally a real life sample! The 1940s Sailor Playsuit
>One thing crossed off of my sewing list! Hurrah!It seems…
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>A bit farther back- Sweaters, 1919
> Do you ever look in old catalogs, old…
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>My top movie costume wish list.
>I am a sucker for old movies. I grew up…
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>My high society dream outfit, circa 1936
> 1936. One of my all time favorite years. It’s…
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>Snow Play- Mid 1930s- What Real People Wore
> In lieu of catalog scans today I’m back to…
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>Stormy Weather Inspirations- Winter Coats Circa 1934
> With much of the country covered in snow I…
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>Shorter Dresses Call for Glamorous Hosiery- 1939-1940
>After a day of tech woes, I get to bring…
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>The Answers to the Coat Question- The Polo Coat, 1934
>I know I’ve been tempting with beachwear lately, but today…
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Beach Fashions with a Terry Cloth Twist, 1934
>I was SO excited to get one of the vintage…
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>Beach Pajamas in New Zealand- What Real People Wore
>A very good friend emailed me shortly after my last…
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>Beach Pajamas on the Ranch, Early 1930s, and a delayed intro
>In starting this new little series I forgot to do…
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>Suspender Skirt, Circa 1938
>Ever since I started planning my wardrobe for our vacation…
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>A Laughing Trio- Part II
>Luckily my friend who sent the photo I posted yesterday…
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>A laughing trio, circa 1939
>A good friend sent me a charming package of some…
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>A 1940s Crocheted Hat and Bag
>I’m sorry I’ve been shamefully bad at updating my blog…
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>A Jane Austen Evening
>This weekend we went to the fabulous Jane Austen evening…
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>Puttering away at the gown…
>In between working on the Etsy store, doing sales taxes…
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>Gloomy days, sewing, and inspriation
>Our warm weather has subsided for a nice gloomy day!…
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>More Progress on the Regency Tailcoat
>Two steps forward, one step back- but at least I…
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>Knit some Mittens- Free pattern
>I’m moving right along here with sewing, but wanted to…
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>A Plaid Wool Dress from 1941
>While tidying up the other night I spotted the fabric…
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>Piecing History- a pattern quest
>Happy New Year everyone!My husband is happily going though family…
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>Regency Tailcoat
>After spending most of the day yesterday neglecting my duties…
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>Sewing, sewing, sewing!
>First off, thank you all SO much for your super…
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>Christmas Recap- with lots of pictures!
>I WAS going to also put an etsy recap in…
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>I'm Vintage Queen #52
> I’m so flattered to have been chosen by Lena…
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>The Christmas Dress- Finished!
>Horray! I finished! I posted a while back about wanting…
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>The Quest for the Christmas Dress
>The last month has found my scouring Etsy and Ebay…
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>Alpine Whimsy, 1940
>I find it highly fascinating that “alpine” or “Scandinavian” or…
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>Dates in Christmas Socks
>Here’s a fun little look into Christmas past- this article…
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>Clothes in the Shops, 1940
>Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! My husband and I…
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>Disneyland with Mom!
>Yesterday was my mom’s birthday, and since Disney has that…
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>The Continental Purse- 30s crochet purse
>And now the song is going to be stuck in…
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>A Jaunty 30s Hat to Crochet!
>Going along with my post yesterday on the silly little…
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>Turtle Coasters- a free vintage crochet pattern.
>The upcoming holidays have me inspired to make something crafty,…
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>Thanksgiving- a few photos
>I hope everyone’s holiday was lovely!I’ve been absolutely rotten at…
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>Casey's Vintage Pattern Primer
> Casey, of Elegant Musings, wrote up an awesome Vintage…
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>Oh my, can it be? My Website is back
> I’ve been plugging away at trying to get my…
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>Regency Tailcoat Progress
>I’ve been working away at the costume I posted about…
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>Austen-tatious ideas
> Ok, maybe not so ostentatious, but certainly very big…
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>I dreamed I was a work of art…
> Oh my goodness, how fabulous is this ad? Seriously? …
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>Vintage Jeans Project Part II- Original Detailing
>I got quite a few questions yesterday from gals either…
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>Repro Jeans Project
>I hate shopping for jeans. I hate trying on jeans. …
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>Katy Keene Cowgirl Fashions
>I was browsing through past things I had bookmarked and…
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1949 Plaid Dress from McCall 7563
I’ve been working on this the last few days- it’s…
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>Cigarette Pants and a New Suit!
> Well, I tried my hand at cigarette pants over…
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>Two 1950s projects finished!
>I finished my halloween kitty dress tonight! Yay! I bought…
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>50s Cropped Jacket
>I have Sabrina in this afternoon (and thinking of Casey,…
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>Big Poufy 50s Petticoat
> I grew up watching Funny Face, draping myself and…
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>Wardrobe Recap- England
>It’s about time, isn’t it? After posting all about the…
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>Home and Day Dress
> (Pattern from the 40s showing a home dress (on…
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>A Labor Day Picnic, 1929
>In view of the holiday weekend I thought it might…
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>Robe en Batiste, 1900
>I thought I’d share this lovely Robe en Batiste from…
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>Some photos
> Thanks so much for the suggestions on where to…
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>Blouses, July 1900
> Click on any images for larger versions This post…
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>Embroidery, September 1899
> Hello all!I’m sorry I’ve been missing- we’re getting back…
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>Memory of a Summer Past
>I’m tying/photo shopping the instructions for the second pattern in…
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>1790s Dotted Swiss- Finished
>One more off of the list! This one is totally…
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>Suit, Circa 1937, Part II
>Ok, the jacket is finished! I’m really pleased with the…
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>Suit, Circa 1937, Part I
> Just a guesstimate on date. The other night I…
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>Busy Sewing Bee Part II
> Catch up with posting pictures! Here’s pics of the…
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>Busy sewing bee!
>First off, thanks so much to everyone who left such…
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>Wonderful Site Shout Out
>I have seen My Vintage Vogue before, but when she…
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>Circa 1928 Linen Dress
> First off, thank you so much to everyone for…
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>Early 30s Beach Pajamas
> Continuing on my sportswear kick, here’s another pattern I’ve…
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>Digital Knitting Patterns
>I’ve been spending quite a while brainstorming different ideas, and…
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>Coral beaded evening dress, circa 1938-1940
>I have had this dress sitting around for a little…
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>Pansy Bouquet Blouse
>First off, thank you so much everyone for your lovely…
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>Tut, Tut! It looks like rain!
> I spent all day working on patterns and making…
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>50s Halter Top
>I’ve been trying to be productive, but nothing could inspire…
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>Inspiration strikes again!
>I have not had much in the way of inspiration…
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>Loose Teeth Vintage Inspired Sundress with Petticoat GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!
>Loose Teeth Vintage Inspired Sundress with Petticoat GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!! This…
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>Show and Tell time!
>My husband took some photos for me of my collection…
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>A lot of nothing, and a lot of something
>All quiet on the Western front, but I have so…
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>Finished stash of unfinished vintage sewing!
>Hurrah! All finished! In yellow linen with vintage buttons and…
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>Black Negligee or Evening Gown, Circa 1937
>I have to confess this one has me stumped. I…
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>Periwinkle Blue Late 30s Evening Gown
>I have a massive pile of mending to get through…
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>Finishing Projects
>Two of my four vintage sewing projects are finished this…
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>Plaid Jacket, Circa 1937, Finished!
>Hurrah! My first real tailoring project for myself is finally…
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>Looking forward to England
>Two blog posts in one day? Must be “le week-end.”…
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>Surfing Cowboys, Circa 1938
>Well, not in actuality. They are, however, surfing on my…
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>Plaid Jacket
>In hopes of practicing my new tailoring skills and having…
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>Corded Petticoat and Bustle
>Progress on the Corded Petticoat is very good! In fact,…
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>Corded Petticoat part the second
>After working on it a good couple of days more,…
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>Corded Petticoat
>Two years ago or so I started a Corded Petticoat…
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>I heart Etsy
>New pattern acquisition! This one from this seller, who has…
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>And still we go a-knitting
>After scrapping the cable knit sweater I had knitted, I…
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>Sewing Review 2008
>Happy New Year, everyone! Annual List of Projects:1930s Black satin…
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>Random Sewing Projects
> Actually sewing something for myself. The Folkwear Walking Skirt is…
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>Free Vintage Knitting Patterns
>How to Knit from 1870Conversion chart for old yarn listed…
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>Bakelite, Bakelite, Bakelite?
> Nancy Cunard, great granddaughter of the Cunard Line founder.…
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>Late 30s Two Piece Dress
>Finished! This was a project for the orange wool from…
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>Wedding Underdress
> My original was way too fragile and shredding, so it…
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>Edwardian White Dress Restoration
> A conglomeration post of previous posts having to do with…
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>Wedding Dress Pictures
>Wedding dress pictures!I just spent the last few hours taking…
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>1790s
>Started drafting yesterday and got the fabric mostly cut out.*disclaimer*…
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>Some Regency Sewing
>I finished my petticoat and got Matt to take pictures…
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>Edwardian Lingerie- New York Times articles
>Combination Lingerie Adds Much to the Comfort of Women and…
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>Vintage Edwardian Corset
>I found this corset hidden away the other day in…
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>1940s Hawaiian Outfit
>Sewing, sewing, sewing. I wanted to have this done for…
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>Edwardian Princess Slip
>The princess slip and the chemise are finally done!The pattern…
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>Tuck Three, insert one
>I can has a ruffle for my princess slip. Kinda.…
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>Edwardian Princess Dress
>I have been sewing again…The fabric is a lightweight linen/rayon…
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>Edwardian Skirt and Blouse
>I actually have been sewing, sporadically. The shirt is an…
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>Marcel in London and How to Wash a Boa
>From the New York Times, August 2, 1908:To wash a…
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>Edwardian Corset
> Here’s the start of my wedding corset :) It’s a…
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>18th Century Inspired Bustle Gown
>Ok…. I found some tan silk in my stash, so…
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>1917 Silk Dress
>I sewed. From Past Patterns Vintage Revivals linkyPretty easy, went…
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>An Unfinished Skirt
>I scrapped this project, but here’s pictures of it anyways!…
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