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  • 1950s Silver Embroidered Dress

    Time for documenting one last sewing project from 2019! I actually made this dress back in October for a wedding, but it was also the perfect holiday dress for Christmas Eve this year as well.   I had a roll… Continue reading

  • A 1930s Christmas Dress

    Merry 3rd day of Christmas! Christmas is far from over at our house on the 27th so it's still quite season-appropriate to post about the dress I made for Christmas Day this year.   Last year I made a festive… Continue reading

  • 1930s Purple Wool Jacket

    During the summer I thrifted a piece of gray faux fur that I really liked – I'm picky about faux fur, but this one felt quite realistic instead of like plastic fuzz, and was a low, textured pile in a… Continue reading

  • A 1940s Color Block Thanksgiving Dress

    This 1930s reproduction cotton is long out of print and hard to find, but I loved it so much I tracked down a few yards. The trouble is…it's orange! I knew if it was going to work for me, it… Continue reading

  • A New Type of Finished Sewing Project

    I used to hate sewing. Once I finally learned to like it, I hated being precise. Then, I gradually found enjoyment in being (at least mostly) precise, but said for sure I would never take up quilting! shudder Ahem. Well,… Continue reading

  • 1950s Three-Piece Suit, Two Ways

    This outfit I made back in September to wear to my brother's wedding, and only recently finally got pictures of it. I found the mallard blue cotton online at a cheap price per yard, and loved the color and drape… Continue reading

  • Project Journal: Thrifted Sweater Coat Made 1930s

    Something a little different this week! As the weather has turned chilly again, I've rediscovered how much I like sweater coats. They are less formal than jackets, longer and more versatile than regular sweaters, and especially nice for long car… Continue reading

  • 1950s Floral Flair Dress

    I did not intend posting about two blue dresses in a row, but judging from the amount of blue in my stash it's likely to happen more than once, and at least they are quite different in styles and shades!… Continue reading

  • 1940s Confetti House Dress

    This was one of the dresses I would have made this summer had I not been pregnant. Now I quickly am squeezing in a few cotton house dresses this fall yet, even though the weather has already turned. I do… Continue reading

  • Classic Staples: 1940s Print Blouse

    This blouse has been on my to-do list for years. Long time readers may remember me mentioning it several years ago on an upcoming project post. Well, it has finally become reality!   It took a while though even once… Continue reading