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  • 1930s Inspiration

    I was planning to show you my newest makeover this week, but the photo shoot didn't happen, so it will have to wait until next week. Meanwhile, here are some 1930s images that are my most recent favorites. I love… Continue reading

  • 1940s Purple Print Dress

    I picked up 3 yards of this Cotton + Steel cotton print on a clearance sale from Hancock's last spring. When it arrived, I liked it a lot better in person, but I didn't want to make it into a… Continue reading

  • Simple Black 1950s Dress 3 Ways

    I've heard a lot about how handy it is to have a simple black dress that can be versatile and accessorized so many ways, so when I got some nice black rayon a while ago I decided to save it… Continue reading

  • Sewing Inspiration and Some Randomness

    I have been far too busy this week to write up a proper detailed blog post, and since I've posted all the projects I have currently photographed, I would have had to find something else to write about anyway. But… Continue reading

  • 1930s 2 piece Yellow Cherries Dress

    This was a very unusual sewing project for me because I never wear yellow! Yet this fabric was too cute to resist, and I actually don't mind how it looks on me, so I guess being adventurous with color is… Continue reading

  • Traveling 1930s Style

    A few weeks ago, we took a short road trip a few hours north. The strip of highway we traveled is one of my favorites and I never get tired of its incredible, varied beauty. We pulled over for a… Continue reading

  • 1940s Blue Sailor Dress

    When I recently acquired 3 yards of this baby blue cotton, the random little white triangles in the print reminded me of ship's flags, which naturally led me to think about sailor style dresses. There are a lot of variations… Continue reading

  • World War 2 Era Green and Pink House Dress

    My second spring project since digging out the cottons was this 1940s house dress. It was a very quick project since it was so simple – I chose a basic pattern to allow the cute print to shine.   I… Continue reading

  • Yellow Dot 1970s does 1940s Dress

    This dress was a favorite of my mother-in-law's when she was young, and a while ago she gifted it to me. It is so cute! Of course, I always am a sucker for polka dots. Despite the fact that I… Continue reading

  • Blue Floral 1950s Dress for Easter

    Ahhh, but it was nice to cut out and sew my first floral cotton project this spring!   This was a major stash busting project. I had gotten several yards of this fabric many years ago when I first started… Continue reading