Verity Vintage Studio

1950s

  • 1950s Plaid Housedress

    My 2nd project from my to do list was made quite a while ago now but I haven't been able to take photos before now. Incidentally, my mother's new 1950s kitchen full of vintage furniture makes a fun backdrop for… Continue reading

  • A Hair Trim

    A little while ago, I got my hair trimmed. As always, it felt different afterwards because of how long it had gotten previously, and also because this time I got it cut a little shorter than my previous trim, so… Continue reading

  • Sewing Plans & Eagerness

    Since Davy's birth, I have been itching to get back to sewing (not that I have a lot of time to sew now…). I sorted through my closet, taking the opportunity both to switch out my summer clothes for fall/winter… Continue reading

  • Sewing Inspiration for Fall 2017

    I can't express how much I am looking forward to getting back to sewing from non-maternity patterns again. I've collected some lovely fabric over the summer but have had to wait to use it, even though I may be itching… Continue reading

  • Modeled: 1950s Polka Dot Ensemble

    Last month I posted about the blue polka dot skirt I refashioned, and the 1950s blouse I made to match using the trimmings of the skirt for contrast. The process photos were just mannequin photos, but I since have had… Continue reading

  • Recent Event: Retro Outdoors Party

    Recently my brother gave a lawn party & dance themed for three decades, from the 1940s-1960s. I wanted to share a few photos from the event, since we were lucky enough to attend. The guests enjoyed mingling. Most folks who… Continue reading

  • Polka Dot Skirt Makeover into 1950s 2 Piece

    I've already mentioned that I've been searching for elastic waist skirts lately, and began to re-appreciate tiered skirts when I found the 1940s style Mexican skirt. Lately, still thinking along those lines, I pulled a skirt out of my closet… Continue reading

  • Turquoise Version of 1950s Inspired Pullover

    I haven't been able to model my new sweater yet, but it's finished! Soon after photographing the coral version and saying how I thought it could be 1950s appropriate with a few alterations, I picked up a cotton/bamboo blend yarn… Continue reading

  • 1950s Seersucker Blouse

    In preparation for the upcoming heat this summer, I pulled some gray and white seersucker out of my stash and a new pattern for a raglan sleeved blouse.   I'd had this idea for maternity wear to make a blouse… Continue reading

  • Vintage Inspired – Coral Pink 1950s Style Sweater

    I have been doing a lot of sewing lately and will soon have several maternity outfits to share with you, but for now here's something a little different. This outfit is what I call vintage inspired, not close enough to the… Continue reading