Verity Vintage Studio

1930s

  • Green Print 1930s House Dress

    I like quick and easy projects because they are so satisfying! This is the 3rd time I have used this pattern for a dress. Neither of the earlier versions opened down the front, so I can't wear them right now.… Continue reading

  • 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

  • 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

  • Why I Love Thrift Stores – the Brown 1930s Style Jacket

    This jacket has long been a favorite of mine for fall and winter. I picked it up years ago at a thrift store for a few dollars, but honestly, I've had it so long I've forgotten where I got it.… Continue reading

  • Just Published: 1930s Beret Repro Crochet Pattern

    I'm excited to share this news! My latest crochet pattern PDF download in my Etsy shop is a reproduction 1930s beret! It's quick to make and looks oh-so-authentic, especially when modeled by the lovely Cate from Vintage Gal, who kindly… Continue reading

  • 2017 Sewing Recap

      I always enjoy looking at a roundup of my year's projects. It helps to get an overview when everything is in one place instead of scattered out over weeks and months. I can spot gaps or trends more easily,… Continue reading

  • The Glamorous 1940s Red Coat

    This project wasn't on my to do list that I posted a while ago, but it should have been. I had this piece of red corduroy slated for a 1940s coat for a long time. It originally was going to… Continue reading

  • My Bold Plaid 1930s Thanksgiving Dress

    This dress is not exactly on my to do list, but since I mentioned there that I would like to do this pattern in plaid with the side panels on the bias, it's not exactly off my list either! So… Continue reading

  • 1930s Caramel Dress Revisited

    You've already seen this dress, though this time it fits differently without a giant baby bump underneath!   But because the autumn colors were so lovely, and it was a beautiful day, and I was pleased with my ensemble for… Continue reading