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1910s, 1916, fashion history, pattern line, pattern preservation project, repro patterns, vintage patternsPattern Preservation Line: New 1916 Evening Bodice- Behind the Seams
I’m very excited to announce the fourth pattern for the…
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A 1920s Linen Skirt
A “LaterBlog” (instead of “Latergram”), I realized when posting yesterday…
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Finished Project- 1940’s “Windbreaker” Jacket
Another finished project post! This was started early in 2018,…
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2015 Sewing & Crafting Year in Review
I’m a bit late with my review this year. I…
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Veronica Coat Tutorials: Taping & Interfacing the Collar
This is the second tutorial for the Veronica 1940’s Coat…
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Veronica Coat Tutorials: Sewing the Pockets & Catchstitching
This is the first tutorial for the Veronica 1940’s Coat…
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New sewing pattern! Veronica 1940’s Coat
Introducing Veronica- 1940’s Coat Pattern! In sizes 30″-42″ Bust. Special…
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Finished Project: 1920’s Cruise Dress
Catching up on a finished project post! This was made…
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Finished Project: Natural Form Gala Gown for Costume College
This year’s Costume College was the first of many in…
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Bathing Suit Sewing: Sewing The Gusset
Hi there! Since Summer is now in full swing, I…
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Air Raid Suit Sewing: Back Buttons and Buttonholes
We’re back at it with the Air Raid Suit sewing.…
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Air Raid Suit Sewing: Attaching the Front Bodice to the Front Slacks
Continuing on the sewing photo tutorials for the Air Raid…
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New Pattern! Bathing Beauty 1940’s Swim Suit
Hurrah! New pattern just in time for warmer weather! You…
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Air Raid Suit Sewing- Back Pockets, Pants Seams, and Pants Tabs
This is kind of a “catch you up on steps…
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Air Raid Suit Sewing: Making Tabs & Attaching Them to Sleeves
Sorry for the delay in posting! I’m back at…
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Air Raid Suit Sewing: Attaching the Back Bodice Facing
How was everyone’s weekend? Hopefully you’re all rested up and…
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Air Raid Suit Sewing- Bodice Side Seams
In this post we’ll do the bodice side seams on…
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Air Raid Suit Sewing- Making Flat Felled Seams (Or Faking It)
Sorry for the delay in posting! It’s been busy, busy…
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Air Raid Suit Sewing- Back Bodice Pleats
Continuing the sewing tutorials for the Air Raid Suit pattern.…
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Air Raid Suit Sewing- Intro & Attaching Pockets
Hi everyone! Yesterday I released the Phyllis Air Raid Suit…
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Finished Projects: Regency Shift and Short Stays
Ok, so I really only just finished the shift. The…
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Finished Project (and Pattern Sample): “Elsie” 1910’s Blouse
I finally have a finished project to share! Here’s a…
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Finished Project: Irene Castle & Lucile Inspired Gala Dress
Hello! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Today, I’m finally…
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Starting a New Regency Tailcoat
I’m back from Costume College (photos to follow soon) and…
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SUIT A LONG: JACKET PART 4: COLLARS
Well hello again everyone. I’m glad you’re back for my…
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Suit-A-Long: How to Sew the Skirt Placket
I’m finally able to take a few minutes and work…
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Part 5: Suit A Long. How Should the Skirt Be Constructed?
Hello! Sorry for my lack of posting. I spent 5…
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Finished Projects: Edwardian S-Curve Corset + “Improvers”
If you’re following me on Instragram, you may have seen…
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1910s Suit A Long- Original Fashion Illustration + Badge
Howdy! Today I’m hoping to get some good pattern work…
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In progress: Early 1920’s Combinations
I’m not a one of those girls that’s really into…
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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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In Progress: Late 1920’s Pajamas
I so seldom remember to do “in progress” blog posts,…
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Sophie Jacket How-To: Assembling the Upper Collar
In this post we’re going to focus on the upper…
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Finished Project: Knit for Victory Sweater & Sailor Trousers
Yay! Two finished projects! I jumped on the bandwagon to…
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Tailoring How-To: The Pad Stitch & Prepping Collar Pieces
Hello there! Smart gal that I was, I took photos…
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1898- Home Dressmaker Advice + Free Clip Art
Hello there! Here’s another bit to share from a Ladies…
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Challenge #1 HSF ’14: Make do & Mend
(click images for full view) First finished project of the…
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De-Coding Vintage Patterns: Part 1- McCall Patterns & The Advent of the Printed Pattern
A few years ago I did a heavy amount of…
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Finished Project: A Tissot Inspired Ensemble
This may be the latest posted “Finished Project” on my…
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Finished Project: 1936 Suit Frock
I just finished up this sewing project for the Historical…
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Finished Projects: A White Pique Sports Dress & A Men’s Sports Coat, Circa mid 1930s
The Queen Mary Art Deco Festival was this weekend. It’s…
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Finished Project: The Plaid 1869 Dress
Last year, several of us were shopping in the LA…
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Finished Project: 18th Century Gala Dress
A little tardy, but here’s sharing one of my recently…
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Finished Project: HSF #16- Separates- 18th Century Silk Petticoat
Hurrah! Something I’ve sewn meets a Sew Fortnightly Challenge! And…
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HSF #15: Finished Garment: 18th Century White Petticoat
I am actually finished with a Historical Sew Fortnightly challenge…
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Curtain Along Dress: A 1790s Robe D’Anglaise- Part 1
Fair Warning: This is a long and picture heavy post.…
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Finished Project: Late 18th Century Stays
Long time no post! I have been struggling to keep…
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Tips to A Successful Finished Sewn Garment
Howdy! This afternoon as I was driving home from work…
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Sewing Projects: 18th Century Stays
I’ve been puttering away on something I’ve been meaning to…
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Finished Project: Jenn’s Wedding Reception Dress
I broke my usual code of not sewing for other…
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Finished Project: The Dust Bowl Dress
The project for the Historical Sew Fortnightly Challenge this time…
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Finished UFO Project, and a Peek at Things to Come…
Did you know that The Dreamstress is hosting a neat…
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Sewing Year in Review- 2012
It’s New Year’s Eve! 2013 is literally just a few…
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An Unusual Find in a Pattern Envelope
This evening I started the mad task of organizing my…
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Finished Project: Autumn Floral Smooth Sailing Blouse
I haven’t shared a project in such a long time!…
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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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Finished Project- The “You Were Never Lovelier” Fringey Dress
Thanks to my good friend, Beth, I have pictures to…
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The 1939/1940 Vogue Outfit
I want to take some more photos of this at…
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Finished Project: The Tissot Dress
Fair warning- this is a long and picture heavy post!…
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Finished Project: The 1870s Green Plaid Bustle Dress
I’m back from Costume College, my good friend is on…
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TV403- We Can Have Buttons!
Last night I finished up my facings, made my buttonholes…
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TV403 Bodice Progress
I’m plugging along on this bodice! This is Truly Victorian…
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Busy, Busy, Busy- and Lots of Sewing
I’ve been a bad little blogger! I’m around, but I’ve…
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Finished Project: A Wrap Top from 1946
I finished up a super quick little sewing project and…
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Rita 1930s/1940s Shorts Pattern Available!
Great News!!! The “Rita” Pleated Shorts pattern is now available! This…
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Vintage Sewing Survey Results
Well, I left up the survey for a while and…
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Bustles, Books, and Gardens
Hello! I’ve been puttering away on an 1870s bustle ensemble…
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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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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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Finished Project: Regency Short Stays + Pattern Review
Here’s my finished Regency short stays! Since asked in a…
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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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Finished Project: 1880s Bustle Dress and Hat
My husband and I finally took proper pictures of this…
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2011 Sewing Year in Review
I’m a tad late with this post this year, but…
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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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Newest Pattern Now Available for PreOrder!
I’m pleased to announce that the newest pattern is FINALLY…
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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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Finished Project: Natural Form Mourning Gown
First off- I absoultely LOVED reading all of your comments…
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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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Finished Project- WWII Factory Coveralls
>Yesterday was one of my favorite events of the entire…
