Verity Vintage Studio

1950s

  • 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

  • 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