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1930s

  • 1930s Separates

    So far this year has been the year of sewing 1930s patterns. I guess to make up for the one or two I have made so far, I've been sewing almost exclusively 1930s things since 2016 turned the corner, with a few… Continue reading

  • Teal Rayon 1930s Dress

    My latest sewing project was a late 1930s dress, in a vibrant shade of teal rayon. (Like the mountains in the background? Me too! But my snowy background is going to disappear in the next few weeks, probably. Spring is… Continue reading

  • Periwinkle 1930s House Dress

    I've been promising myself I'll do more 1930s sewing, and this is the first of several – my first 1930s dress. I've made a few blouses and have a nice collection of patterns, but somehow never got around to sewing… Continue reading

  • Sewing Recap for 2015

    When 2015 came to a close, I intended to do a sewing recap of my projects during the past year, and am just now getting around to it. It's actually very encouraging! I feel like I have come a long… Continue reading

  • Vintage Cookery

    I've stated before my love for vintage reading material, particularly women's magazines from the 1930s-1950s. I love reading them, including the ads, and immersing myself somewhat wistfully in that world. Some of the articles are amusingly dated; some of the… Continue reading

  • 1930s Gold Blouse

    I seized one sunny day between two snowy ones to sneak in some fall photos with one of my more recent projects, my new 1930s blouse.   Though I have many 1930s patterns to make on my sewing queue, somehow I… Continue reading

  • The Lounge Robe

    Most of my sewing projects end up not being terribly practical. I wear them a few times a year. But this robe definitely is practical, filling a need, and is a much used part of my wardrobe.   I needed… Continue reading

  • The Concert Blouse

    This past summer I participated in a concert as part of the choir. Our outfits were supposed to be black skirts and white blouses. Not having any white blouse suitable and/or that fit me well, I promptly used the opportunity to… Continue reading

  • My 1930s Summer Housedress

    Just to prove I have been sewing with something other than polka dots recently, here are pictures of my late 1930s housedress made to fill a gap in my wardrobe.   I wanted something in a dark print (so the… Continue reading

  • Why I Like Thrift Stores – The Vanity Lamp

    I was in need of a small lamp to light my vanity – I was thrilled to get a vintage hand painted bedroom set that included a vanity! – and checked thrift stores in vain for something both small and… Continue reading