Verity Vintage Studio

1930s

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 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

  • 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

  • Adjustable Maternity Wardrobe: Success?

    Now that I am back to normal size, I've been able to see how well my adjustable dresses made during pregnancy, work for a non-pregnant shape. The answer in a nutshell is – some better than others! My tie front… Continue reading

  • One Last Maternity Dress: Red, White, and Blue 1930s Dress

    While I am not wearing this on the 4th of July, I still happen to have a red, white, and blue dress to show you this week! I might still do an unfitted blouse or two, but this is likely… Continue reading

  • 1930s Floral Adjustable Dress

    One of the ladies I follow on Instagram posted pictures of a lovely 1940s dress she made from the prettiest floral and polka dot fabric. The fabric instantly caught my eye, and when I saw she had gotten it from… Continue reading

  • 1930s Adjustable House Dress

    My fourth time making this negligee pattern was for another maternity friendly house dress. It was not one of those perfect projects, but was a near fail that I managed to rescue – thankfully!   Tie front dresses are very… Continue reading