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
Bustles, Books, and Gardens
A Break to Stop and Smell the Roses
A 1910s Outfit in Honor of the Titanic
The Astor Baby- McCall’s Magazine, September 1913
Finished Project: Simplicity 1872 by Cynthia Rowley
This Easter’s Hats and Bonnets- Ladies Home Journal- April, 1897
Tutorials: How to Sew French Seams
Tutorial: Attaching Laces to Each Other & Gathering Lace
Tutorials: Basic Lace Insertion by Machine
Lanterman Tea Dance
Finished Project: 1917 Checkerboard Ruffle Dress
Outfit: New Haircut and Everyday Style
Extant Garments: 1910s White Blouse IV
Extant Garments: 1910s White Blouse Part III
Extant Garments: 1910s White Blouse Part II
Extant Garments: 1910s White Blouse
Outfit Post: Welcome Spring in a Red Dress
What Real People Wore: 1900s Family Photos from Erin of The Consummate Amateur
Giveaway Winner!
What Real People Wore: Edwardian Inspiration
A Saint Patrick’s Day Luncheon- 1912
French Dames in Boudoir and en Fete- 1912
Pattern Giveaway! 1910s Blouse Pattern
1912 Illustrators Answer How Future Women Can Dress Better
1910s Blouse and Guimpe Pattern
At the Beach
Pattern Preview! Cordelia- Circa 1909-1914 Edwardian Skirt
1910s Blouse Sneak Peek!
Flash Sale- 25% off All E-Books!
Vintage Inspiration: Yearbook Images, 1924
New PDF E-Book- 1910s Bedell Spring Catalog
The Great Los Angeles Air Raid
Catalog Inspiration: In Fashion Headlines with Hats- 1939-1940
A Lovely Gift- Vintage Collars
Finished Project: 1910s Corset
Finished Project: The “Is it Spring Yet?” Dress
W.B. NuForm and Reduso Corsets, 1911
Wearing History Patterns Giveaway on We Sew Retro
Vintage Patterns Listed on Ebay & An Etsy Sale
Catalog Inspiration: 1912-1913 Corsets
Kitteh Cuteness
Finished Project: Regency Short Stays + Pattern Review
Catalog Inspiration: Fall and Winter Coats- 1939-1940
A Regency Outing to the Tall Ships
A Jane Austen Evening, 2012
In Progress: Regency Short Stays
Practical Help for Inexperienced Sewers, 1907
W.B. Corsets Ad, 1907
Yummy New Edwardian Shoes from American Duchess
Catalog Inspiration: 1930’s Gloves and Purses
Fashion History Study Resources- A Quick Overview
Finished Project: 1880s Bustle Dress and Hat
A Big “Thank You” and a Poll
What Real People Wore- A Few 1920’s Photos and Some Thoughts
Anna’s Notebook, 1925. Collars, Pt. 2
2011 Sewing Year in Review
Palm Springs Mini Vacation
Christmas Wrapping and Gift Giving, 1926
Knitted Costume for Winter Sports, 1922
Dainty Waists in Christmas Boxes, 19-teens Inspiration
1919 Gift Ideas: Many Little Things May Be Crocheted
How-to: Bias Facing + Mitering Inside Corners
How-To: Bias Facing + Inside Curves
How-To: Bias Facing + Outside Corners
How-to: Bias Facing- Basics & Straight Edges
How-to: One Step Bias Binding + Mitering Inside Corners
How-To: One Step Bias Binding + Curves
How To: One Step Bias Binding + Mitered Outside Corners
1940’s Apron Pattern- Sample Photos
Finished Project: 1940’s Jerkin
Newest Pattern Now Available for PreOrder!
Finished Project + Free Pattern: 1920 Crocheted Tam
Shop News: New Digital Downloads
Not Quite Finished Project: The Almost Thanksgiving Dress
Debbie Reynolds Auction Preview II
A 1940’s Old West Dress
Suits Preferred…
Finished Project- The Chicken Dress
Yummy Treat for a Rainy Day
Under-Structure- Changes in Silhouette from the 1920s to the 1950s
The Quest for Unmentionables- a Bali Flower Review
Playing Dress Up- A Few Self-Portraits
Finished Project- 1950s Petticoat
Victorian Novelties, Part 2- Things that Go “BANG” in the Night
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?
Finished Project: Natural Form Mourning Gown
Surprise Find in a Vintage Pattern
Stern Bros Summer Catalog, Final installment
Ship Ahoy! Back from the Queen Mary Art Deco Festival
New Haircut!
Smart Summer Apparel, 1910s- pt 2
Fabrics, 1936
New Pattern Time! 1930s Accessories
Finished Project- Edwardian Lace Dress
Finished Project- 1930s Dinner Dress
Countdown till break- 3…2…1…
New Pattern Time! 1930s Dress, Jumper and Blouse
Smart Summer Apparel, 1910s
Show and Tell- "Flora-Belle" Vintage Vase
Anna's Notebook, 1925. Collars, Pt. 1
Up and Doing- Sportswear, 1937
Colorful, Practical Playwear- 1946
Thrift Score!
Finished Project- A Fair Dress for the Fair
Swimsuits, 1946
Finished Project- Early 40s Playsuit, and Fashion Horizons
New Pattern! Palisades 1940s Wrap Dress
For Golden Days on the Beach, 1934
Summer Wardrobe from Three Patterns
Finished Project- and a Study in Silhouette
Anna's Notebook, 1925- Bodices
Anna's Notebook, 1925- Measurements
New Look- 1930s Halter Top and Beach Trousers Pattern
>Finished Project- 1880s Tall Hat
>Two Dresses, 1879
>Hello, Operator?
>New Pattern! 1930s Beach Pyjamas and Eton Jacket
>Paris Flea Markets
>Bustle Dress Progress- Bodice Guts
>Bustle Dress Progress- Working on the Bodice
>1910s Outfit- Photos by Jerry Abuan
>What Real People Wore- Vintage Bathing Beauties
>Prairie Style Vintage Fashions
>Projects- Bustle and Crochet
>Bustle Dress Progress- We Have Pleats!
>Inspiration- 1908 German Fashion
>More Progress on the Bustle Dress
>Bustle Dress Progress
>More Lingerie Dresses, 1911
>Bustles on the Brain- and Two Pretty Dresses, 1872
>Vintage and Antique Clothing and Hats on Ebay
>"You're The Tops"- In which I attempt to finish a crochet project
Pagoda Hat to Crochet- 1938
>The Bride's Needle Case- 1920s Ephemera
>A Strong Argument in Favor of the New Summer Dresses- 1910
>Silk and Lingerie Frocks, 1911
>Circa 1936 Outfit- Tea at Two Dress and Jacket
>1911 Hats and Millinery Supplies- Gimbel Bros
A Crocheted Dutch Cap- 1924
>New Pattern! Tea at Two- Mid 1930s Dress
>Spring Hats, 1916
>Polka Dots, Florals, and Boleros- 1939
>Gorgeous New 18th Century Shoes by American Duchess
>Getting Pretty Quick- 1910
>Collegiate Fashion Inspiration
>1936 Boxy Jackets and a Plea for Shoes
>Outfit Post- 30s Linen Suit for Spring
>How-to: Bound Buttonholes
>Spectators, 1942
>New Pattern! Moderne- 1930s Art Deco Dress
>Slacks- First Fashions of the Year- 1942
>A Sunny Saturday in the Country
>Finished Project- Early 30s Street Frock by Eva Dress
>LA Air Raid- A few inspiring outfits
>Shabby Apple Dress Winner!- S. Allen!
>Finished Project- Eva Dress 1940 Swimsuit
>Spring Inspiration, 1936
>Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway- CLOSED.
>Facebook Fan Page
>Vintage Hair- A Few Basics
>What Real People Wore- 1930s Fashion Show
>Digital Knitting Patterns in the Store
>Giveaway Winner- Shrinky Inky!
>Outfit Post- LA Air Raid, Photos by Gar Travis
Finished Project- WWII Factory Coveralls
>First Blog Giveaway!
>Swoon-worthy Singing- Skinnay Ennis
>Style Star of 1936
>Arthur Murray Taught Me Dancing in a Hurry
>Pajamas, circa 1933-34
>Finished Outfit! Plaid 50s Blouse and Smooth Sailing Trousers
>30s and 40s Head Shots for Hair Inspiration- What Real People Wore
>What Real People Wore- Down at the Dock in the Mid 1930s
>Catalog Cover- Fall/Winter 1939-1940
>New-To-Me Vintage Sewing Machine!
>Wizard Snap Fasteners
>Link- Tilly and the Buttons- Cutting Out the Right Size Pattern
>Catalog page- Fall/Winter 1939-1940
>Shoes Dreams Are Made of- 1930s Sandals
>Announcing the New Online Pattern Shop!
>1930s Movies with Fashion Show Sequences
>Sweaters- Circa 1933
>Smart Sportswear- Circa 1933-34
>Downton Abbey
>What Real People Wore- Winter Coats
>As Seen in Vogue Patterns Magazine!
Charm Make-Ups- 1938
>What Real People Wore- on Camel Back
Fashioning Fashion- at LACMA
>A New to Me 1930s Coat
The Charm of Pink Organdie- Rosettes to Make
>Jackets and Rainwear- Fall/Winter 1938-40
>Psst….
>And They Lived Happily Ever After…
>Still Plays With Dolls
>Some Sewing- a Western Style 1950s Blouse
>Women in Trousers- Mid 1930s- What Real People Wore
>Cynthia Rowley for Simplicity
>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
>Piecing History- a pattern quest
>Regency Tailcoat
>Sewing, sewing, sewing!
>Christmas Recap- with lots of pictures!
>I'm Vintage Queen #52
>The Christmas Dress- Finished!
>Handmade Christmas Stockings
>The Quest for the Christmas Dress
>Alpine Whimsy, 1940
>Dates in Christmas Socks
>Clothes in the Shops, 1940
>Disneyland with Mom!
>French Macarons- a love affair
>The Continental Purse- 30s crochet purse
>A Jaunty 30s Hat to Crochet!
>Turtle Coasters- a free vintage crochet pattern.
>Thanksgiving- a few photos
>Casey's Vintage Pattern Primer
>Oh my, can it be? My Website is back
>Past Projects
>Regency Tailcoat Progress
>An Obnoxious 18th Century Gown
>Austen-tatious ideas
>Blouses!
>Junior Theatricals
>I dreamed I was a work of art…
>a quiltin' and creatin'
>The Midcentury Shirt
>Vintage Jeans Project Part II- Original Detailing
>Repro Jeans Project
>Katy Keene Cowgirl Fashions
>1957 Plaid Blouse
1949 Plaid Dress from McCall 7563
>Cigarette Pants and a New Suit!
>Two 1950s projects finished!
>1870s Picnic
>50s Cropped Jacket
>Big Poufy 50s Petticoat
>Wardrobe Recap- England
>Looking Back- Our Wedding
>Home and Day Dress
>A Labor Day Picnic, 1929
>Robe en Batiste, 1900
>Some photos
>Blouses, July 1900
>Embroidery, September 1899
>Fabric Destash!
>Fairy Tale Vacation
>Yummy German Pancakes!
>Shopping Alert!
>Memory of a Summer Past
>The Invisible Stylist
>1790s Dotted Swiss- Finished
Sewing on a Budget
>Suit, Circa 1937, Part II
>Suit, Circa 1937, Part I
>Busy Sewing Bee Part II
>Busy sewing bee!
>New haircut, new outlook
>Wonderful Site Shout Out
>The fabric, it calls to me.
>playing hookie
>Circa 1928 Linen Dress
>Early 30s Beach Pajamas
>1933 Shorts Outfit
>Digital Knitting Patterns
>Coral beaded evening dress, circa 1938-1940
>Bikini, Circa 1935
>Pansy Bouquet Blouse
>Tut, Tut! It looks like rain!
>50s Halter Top
>First Steampunk Creation
>Inspiration strikes again!
>Yours Forever
>Loose Teeth Vintage Inspired Sundress with Petticoat GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!
>Everything Stops for Tea
>Show and Tell time!
>A lot of nothing, and a lot of something
>Finished stash of unfinished vintage sewing!
>Lace Kitty
>Vionnet Returns!
>Black Negligee or Evening Gown, Circa 1937
>Periwinkle Blue Late 30s Evening Gown
>Finishing Projects
>Plaid Jacket, Circa 1937, Finished!
>Looking forward to England
>Surfing Cowboys part II
>Surfing Cowboys, Circa 1938
>Great Los Angeles Air Raid
>An Intimate Matter
>Plaid Jacket
>Wow!
>Corded Petticoat and Bustle
>Corded Petticoat part the second
>Corded Petticoat
>1830s
>I heart Etsy
>And still we go a-knitting
>Finis!
>Block Lobster
>Knitting A.D.D.
>Sewing Review 2008
>Three Hour Sweater
>Random Sewing Projects
>Free Vintage Knitting Patterns
>1870s Bodice
>Deanna Durbin
>Vintage Fashion Images
>Bakelite, Bakelite, Bakelite?
>Late 30s Blouse
>Bette Davis Uses Bisquick!
>1937 Dress
>Late 30s Two Piece Dress
>Wedding Underdress
>Edwardian White Dress Restoration
>Regency Red Robe
>Marianne Hat
>Wedding Dress Pictures
>Edwardian Corset Cover
>Edwardian Hat
>1790s
>1790s Dotted Swiss
>Some Regency Sewing
>Edwardian Lingerie- New York Times articles
>Vintage Edwardian Corset
>Starting a Regency
>1940s Hawaiian Outfit
>1950s Picnic Dress
>Edwardian Princess Slip
>Tuck Three, insert one
>Edwardian Princess Dress
>Edwardian Skirt and Blouse
>Marcel in London and How to Wash a Boa
>Edwardian Corset
>18th Century Inspired Bustle Gown
>A couple of cotton dresses
>1917 Silk Dress
>An Unfinished Skirt
>1930s shirt and jacket
>Victorian Overskirt
>Edwardian Black Hat
>Teens Black Dress