1950s

  • 1950s Gray Floral Blouse

    I splurged on this lovely piece of vintage cotton from https://makethislook.com during the launch of their new website. It was just a perfect length for a blouse, and I loved the larger scattered print and the unusual combo of gray &… Continue reading

    1950s Gray Floral Blouse
  • 1950s Teal House Dress

    I have been on a sewing spree lately, cranking out lots of quilts and garments, with multiple projects on the go at once, and a couple dozen clamoring to be next on the list. My latest finish was this dress… Continue reading

    1950s Teal House Dress
  • Easter Dresses 2022

    I had a number of options on my to-do list that were good possibilities for Easter, but since we went on an extended family trip and got home just a week before Easter (plus dealing with sickness that week) I… Continue reading

    Easter Dresses 2022
  • Gray Cherry 1950s House Dress

    I got a fun 1950s pattern from someone on Instagram, and knew it would be perfect with some giant floral fabric on my to-use list. But I wanted to test the pattern's fit first, so I pulled a less special… Continue reading

    Gray Cherry 1950s House Dress
  • A Spring 1950s Novelty Skirt with Art Gallery Fabrics

    When I got the chance to sew with some of Art Gallery Fabrics new Capri line, I instantly envisioned the lovely scenic print as a 1950s novelty skirt.      Most 1950s novelty skirts let the fabric take the stage,… Continue reading

    A Spring 1950s Novelty Skirt with Art Gallery Fabrics
  • Late 1950s Leaf Dress

    I snagged some of this lovely print from Riley Blake Designs' new line Buttermilk Homestead, which is an 1800s reproduction fabric line, but this print definitely shouted midcentury to me. I had a pretty definite outline of what I wanted… Continue reading

    Late 1950s Leaf Dress
  • 2021 Vintage Sewing Recap

    Time for a quick look back at my past year of sewing vintage fashion! I always like to see all my makes for a year in one place. This year held a few months of no outfit sewing at all,… Continue reading

    2021 Vintage Sewing Recap
  • 1950s Striped Blouse for Christmas

    I usually do a recap post of the last year before I post the next year's projects, but I'm making an exception with this one since while it was indeed my first project of 2022, it also was my Christmas… Continue reading

    1950s Striped Blouse for Christmas
  • Easter Parade: 1950s Green Floral Toddler Dress

    Today for my turn in the Riley Blake Designs Easter Parade spotlight, I'm showing you one of the main florals, which I chose to use as a toddler dress for my little girl. Green is such a good color for… Continue reading

    Easter Parade: 1950s Green Floral Toddler Dress
  • 1950s Adjustable Dress for Thanksgiving

    I hadn't done any personal sewing since July, but when I got a fun new vintage pattern from an Instagram seller I wanted to try to make it up right away and see if it would work for maternity, since… Continue reading

    1950s Adjustable Dress for Thanksgiving