Verity Vintage Studio

1940s

  • Another Outing for My 1940s Suit

    I know you've already seen pictures of my 1940s jacket and the plaid suit skirt I made to coordinate. But this time I changed around the accessories a little to create an outfit for entry in Vintage Vision's fall photo… 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

  • Remembering WWII – Outfits

    Last week I posted about the Remembering WWII event I attended in Linden, TN the end of September. I had allotted myself a month to sew costumes for this event, and after some trials and a lot of last minute… Continue reading

  • Remembering WWII – Event

    Get prepared for a lengthy post with lots of pictures, folks! Last weekend, Sep 25-26, a few of us spent a marvelous few days at the Remembering WWII reenactment event in Linden, TN.   This was an incredible small event… 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

  • Going Western for Labor Day, Dotty Style

      After working through a bunch of 1940s sewing projects in preparation for attending a reenactment – including an elaborate-for-me cocktail dress using some very slippery crepe-back satin that was a pain to work with – I found I still had enough… Continue reading

  • The Striped Dress

    Still on the lookout for everyday dresses that don't need a belt, I loved the look of this early 1940s pattern, with the interesting, easy construction and belt-less option rare in vintage styles.   I wanted to make the 3/4… Continue reading

  • The Polka Dot Project – 1940s Dress

    My latest installment in my Polka Dot Project – after making a 1940s 2 piece outfit, a New Look dress, and a 1950s dress among others – was to jump back to the 1940s using a pattern long on my to-do list.… Continue reading

  • August Tutorial – Make Your Own 1940s Seamed Nylons

    This month's tutorial is courtesy of my sister Elsie, who came up with the idea and did the models.   One must for authentic 1940s costumes are seamed nylons, since stockings then were made with a seam up the back.… 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