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  • A Simple 1940s Easter Ensemble

    Easter sneaked up on me this year. I realized one week before that if this was Palm Sunday, that meant Easter was in exactly one week! I had already cut out some sewing projects, so I spent Monday getting them… Continue reading

  • Palm Sunday Outfit: 1950s Gray Dot Spring Suit

    This March and April so far have been far more productive than the previous few months, sewing wise. I chose this new make to wear first on Palm Sunday, even though we had church at home (so thankful for technology!)… Continue reading

  • Why I Love Thrift Stores – Dramatic Sweater Coat

    The countryside where I live is greening up and filled with birdsong. But just an hour or so up in the mountains, there is still several feet of snow on the ground. It made a good backdrop for an outerwear… Continue reading

  • A Different 1940s Rayon Dress

    I was trying to get a few last winter projects off my list – or rather, one last winter project and then turn to some transitional outfits. This dress was from a new pattern that I liked the style lines… Continue reading

  • Transition to Spring: 1940s Chunky Knit Sweater

    This blog post is a little different. It's not about anything I made, or even anything thrifted. Instead, I had to style a new sweater handmade by my sister, using a 1940s pattern.   Ever since seeing some of the… Continue reading

  • 1950s Valentine’s Dress

    My first dress made in 2020 was a fun one. I hadn't done any garment sewing at all for over a month, so I enjoyed getting back to it in February, when I decided to make a dress to wear… Continue reading

  • Why I Love Thrift Stores – Bubblegum Coat

    This past month I haven't had much to share, since my projects were all quilt tops (still in progress) or mending/alterations (like repairing this wool coat). I am now back to sewing garments, and next week I plan to show… Continue reading

  • DIY Vintage Fashion – Thrifted Sweater Made 1950s

    I beaded this sweater more than a year ago, and only now finally got around to taking photos of it! But I was more than happy with the way it turned out.    What do you do when true vintage… Continue reading

  • Sewing Recap for 2019

    It's that time of year again…time to round up all my makes from the past year so I can see them all in one place. I like doing this so I can see repetition or continuity, spot gaps or trends,… Continue reading

  • My Russian Princess Coat

    Starting this year off right with a make do and mend project! This vintage coat was gifted to me by a sweet lady who gave me some of her mother's things, a few years ago. I don't know its age… Continue reading