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  • 1930s Gold Linen Jacket & Dress Set

    This outfit idea was on my to do list since last fall, when I saw a photo of a vintage dress and jacket combo online, and loved the way it had two different looks depending on if the jacket was… Continue reading

  • 1950s Reproduction Sweater Set

    I usually steer clear of reproduction clothing brands, simply because I have so many clothes already (as well as a constant, growing sewing list) and prefer just to avoid going down that rabbit hole of spending more money. (Reproduction shoes… Continue reading

  • For the Vintage Blogger: 9+ Tips to Create Quality Photos

    Blogging has been a journey for me. It started out as a place for me to write about and share my hobbies, many of which were craft and/or vintage related. Once I learned how to sew, however, it rapidly became… Continue reading

  • Stripes and The Fabulous ’30s

    I made this 3 piece outfit back in August. It was special enough that I wanted to make more of an effort with the photo shoot instead of a quick backyard background, so that was part of the delay on… Continue reading

  • 1940s Brown Crepe Dress

    Ah, autumn. Every spring I can't wait to cut into my floral cottons, yet every fall I get freshly excited about my cool weather projects. I think perhaps there is a little more creativity with fall and winter sewing, since… Continue reading

  • 1939 Sage Green Rayon Dress

    This is a fun project to write about! While this dress is not quite a copycat, it was heavily influenced and inspired by the lovely green vintage dress worn on a photo shoot advertising Royal Vintage Shoes' new fall line… Continue reading

  • Why I Like Thrift Stores – the Red Scottie Sweater

    I have a few end-of-summer sewing projects that still need photographed before I can show them to you. Meanwhile, here's a fun early-autumn themed casual 1940s sweater outfit that I put together thanks to finding this adorable sweater at a… Continue reading

  • 1940s Twill 2 Piece Summer Suit

    Since I've been enjoying how versatile the 2 piece outfits I've been making are, I added another one to my closet with this coordinating 1940s suit in cotton twill.   It has simple, classic lines. The skirt is a common… Continue reading

  • 1940s Gray Gingham Rayon Dress

    This dress was a bit of a fun challenge. I've sewn up dozens of vintage patterns over the years, but this is the first time I've done darts like this – yet don't they add such a quintessential and fun… Continue reading

  • New Look Favorite Floral Dress – and a Castle

    On a recent vacation in Colorado, I got the opportunity to tour the incredible Glen Eyrie castle. I wore one of my new dresses, so of course I had to get photos there – it provided the most amazing backdrop… Continue reading