Verity Vintage Studio

1950s

  • 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

  • Blog Special! Vintage Shoe Sale

    It is no secret that I have a passion for vintage shoes. But when buying them online, it can be hard to tell if they will fit or not. Sometimes I will keep a non-fitting pair just because I love them so… Continue reading

  • Talking About Sewing Vintage Maternity

      I have to say that I'm not a fan of a lot of modern maternity clothes. Too tight. Nor do I want to look like a walking tent. I am hoping that the vintage maternity patterns I have – from… Continue reading

  • Spring Hairstyle Inspiration: Paper Daisies

    I've mentioned before how I like to use vintage millinery flowers with wire stems in my hairstyles. The only difficulty is they can be hard to find, come in odd colors and sizes, and often are crushed, stained, or have… Continue reading

  • The Polka Dot Project – 1950s Coat Dress

    This dress is one reason I wrote last week's post about procrastination. I cut it out over a month ago, then there it sat. I couldn't get the impetus to start it, until I forced myself to sit down and… 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