1950s
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Baby Sailor Dress
This dress has been long on my list and I realized that with summer coming to a close, I needed to hurry up and make it! So I cut it out Wednesday and put the bodice together, finished it yesterday,… Continue reading
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Turquoise 1950s Vintage Dress Find
I may have a closet full of vintage style clothes, but I hardly own any true vintage clothes. A few suits and jackets, coats, and one or two dresses is about the extent of it. It's just hard to find… Continue reading
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1950s Spring Sunday Dress
I'm still playing catchup with past projects. Here is one I made a little while ago – another long-hoarded 1950s pattern that finally sees the light of day! I had originally hoped to make an entire dress out of… Continue reading
