Verity Vintage Studio

1950s

  • Poppy Print Christmas Dress

    Ooooh, but it felt so good to get back to sewing! My last sewing project months ago was my wedding dress. Since then I've been far too busy after the wedding with moving and settling in to do any sewing. I… Continue reading

  • The Verity Vintage Wedding Dress, Part Two – The Creation

    In Part One I talked about the search for the perfect fabric for my wedding dress, and the evolution of pattern ideas until a final direction was decided on.  With all the pieces together, it was time to take a deep breath and…start… Continue reading

  • The Verity Vintage Wedding Dress, Part One – Ideas and Fabric

      When it came to planning a wedding, I did not have the details worked out months in advance like many girls do. When I suddenly realized I realled needed to seriously start thinking about this, I realized I had… Continue reading

  • Why I Like Thrift Stores – The Houndstooth Sweater-Blouse

    (This post was supposed to be finished last week, but due to a crazy busy weekend, it was delayed until today.) Getting ready for a wedding entails several major shopping trips, where we include visiting some large thrift stores. Some… Continue reading

  • And Suddenly…

    …Life changes. Maybe you've noticed my blogging has become erratic. Suddenly. Well, there was a reason! Suddenly. That reason was a red-headed young man who came into my life in April and never will leave it, Lord willing.    On… Continue reading

  • 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