Verity Vintage Studio

1950s

  • 1950s Blue Twill Skirt

    Supposedly a quick project, this skirt took me 3 weeks to complete. Not because it was difficult, but because it was hard to find time to sew. But at last it is finished, and in a pretty shade of solid… Continue reading

  • Smart Style – 1950s Green and Black Dress

    Today I want to show you one of my newer sewing projects, which again demonstrates how simple and classy can go hand in hand.   After purchasing this pattern, I was intrigued by the plaid version with the front panels… Continue reading

  • Easter in July

    I know I'm posting this project disgracefully late, and I apologize. I kept waiting for the right opportunity when I could get photos of this dress before it became wrinkled after a day's wear, and finally realized it wasn't likely… Continue reading

  • White Linen 1950s Dress

    I've had a white dress in mind to make for a long time. A classic white summer dress, no matter in which decade, is such a staple in a vintage wardrobe and I had none. So when I bought this… Continue reading

  • Airing Last Summer’s Dress

    Last summer I made this 1950s sundress, but never got photos of it on me. Time to remedy that!   It's one of those earlier sewing projects, when I had grown a lot in sewing skills but still cut corners… Continue reading

  • Colorful 1950s Picnic Outfit

    Today I'm going to show a new project and an old project, combined to make a rather unusual outfit that (I'm hoping) kind of works in a slightly zany way.     The blouse was recently finished, as a badly needed… Continue reading

  • The Polka Dot Project – 1950s Cobalt Dress

    Despite all the new patterns clamoring to come first in my immediate attention, I actually found time to make another version of my atomic dress - this time in what is possibly the most retro print possible…blue and white polka dots.   When… Continue reading

  • 1950s Atomic House Dress

    Time to show you a brand new dress and a brand new look! I made this house dress a few weeks ago, another addition to my everyday wardrobe.   It was the first time I made this pattern, so it… Continue reading

  • Item of the Week – 1950s Skirt Sewing Kit

    This vintage sewing kit is complete with everything you need to make your very own 1950s skirt. It is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $20. Continue reading

  • Plaid 1950s Slender Dress

    I often make a dress without a trial version first, but when the skirt is narrow, I like to do a trial dress before cutting into an expensive fabric to make sure it isn't too tight and I like the… Continue reading