Verity Vintage Studio

1940s

  • 1940s Blue Sailor Dress

    When I recently acquired 3 yards of this baby blue cotton, the random little white triangles in the print reminded me of ship's flags, which naturally led me to think about sailor style dresses. There are a lot of variations… Continue reading

  • World War 2 Era Green and Pink House Dress

    My second spring project since digging out the cottons was this 1940s house dress. It was a very quick project since it was so simple – I chose a basic pattern to allow the cute print to shine.   I… Continue reading

  • Yellow Dot 1970s does 1940s Dress

    This dress was a favorite of my mother-in-law's when she was young, and a while ago she gifted it to me. It is so cute! Of course, I always am a sucker for polka dots. Despite the fact that I… Continue reading

  • 1940s Tropical Print House Dress

    Finally, I can share pictures of one of the few makes from last fall that didn't get a proper write up!   This dress was not on my sewing queue at all, until after Davy was born. I had so… Continue reading

  • Post War 1940s Gray Plaid Dress

    While my sewing this year has so far been on the back burner, I did get this dress made in January. I intended to take outdoor photos as usual, but the day was so soggy and gray and muddy that… Continue reading

  • Working Wear

    This week's fashion post is a little different. Several of you readers have expressed interest in the past about what I actually wear for everyday, with its demands of comfort for working and range of motion. While I do wear… 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 Fabulous Forties: Women’s Suits

    While I have never made a perfectly fitting, lined, tailored 1940s suit, I have a huge amount of appreciation for them, and not just because they are work intensive! In sharp contrast to the mostly similar silhouettes of women's suits… 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

  • Red 1940s Style Sweater Refashion

    Last winter I kept wishing I had a nice red sweater to wear – it would have coordinated with so many outfits. This summer I picked one up at an online thrift store. I chose it because it was cotton,… Continue reading