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1940s

  • 1940s Black-and-Raspberry Peplum Dress

    My first project in 2017 was a fun and simple one. I badly needed some winter-appropriate additions to my wardrobe, so as soon as the holidays were over I got out some black and raspberry gingham rayon and a pattern from… Continue reading

  • 2016 Sewing Recap

      I didn't really have any sewing goals for the year, but just sewed what I needed to or felt like making, so it's interesting to see the variety of things I actually completed, and which ones ended up being… Continue reading

  • 1940s Inspired Up-do

    Some days you just don't have time to set your hair. Or you do set it, and the layers don't lay right, no matter how much you brush. When I don't have time to curl my hair (other than a… Continue reading

  • Vintage 4th of July

    Since it is almost Independence Day, here's a roundup of vintage posters and ads, mostly from the 1940s, gleaned from Pinterest for you to enjoy.                And one not so vintage image…    Happy Independence Day! Continue reading

  • Plaid 1940s Asymmetrical Dress

    One of my projects last year for Linden was a navy blue 1940s cocktail dress. I still haven't gotten pictures of that dress, but I finally got around to taking pictures of the trial dress made first from the same… Continue reading

  • 1940s Pink Striped Dress

    One of my new favorite projects turned out to be my first try at matching stripes!   I had this piece of striped fabric in my stash for a while now, but never felt confident enough to tackle matching stripes… Continue reading

  • The Bachelor’s Button Bonnet

    When I was antique shopping with Gina a few weeks ago, I brought home various goodies. A 1930s pattern, some ruffling which I promptly used in a sewing project, a vintage magazine and some books. Gina learned very quickly that… Continue reading

  • Green Rayon 1940s Suit

    So, I made up a 1952 pattern and when I was done, it looked more 1940s to me, so that's how I'm styling it. It's been a while since I've done anything 1940s, since lately I've been on a 1930s… Continue reading

  • April Tutorial – 1940s Hairstyle with Scarf, Three Ways

    After a week's delay because of a crazy schedule (this week hasn't been much better so far!) I finally got the pictures taken for the April tutorial. I'm super excited to share it with you because ever since I wrote… Continue reading

  • Talking about 1940s Hairstyles…

    Let's talk about 1940s hairstyles for a bit! We're all familiar with the face-framing, often elaborate hairstyles of the 1940s, especially during WWII. Perhaps the most iconic form is the victory rolls. But while victory rolls are lovely and often… Continue reading