1950s
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1950s Magnolia Dress
I made this dress back in July and never got photos of it, so it was another one I brought along on our recent Oregon coast vacation in order to take pictures there. It was too windy to take many… Continue reading
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1950s Raspberry Dress
Last summer I saw an image of this lovely low-volume quilting print from an out of print line by Riley Blake (I think), and had to have some. I tracked down some yardage, and now this summer I made it… Continue reading
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Sunny Floral 1950s House Dress
Today I'm happy to share one of my favorite new makes from my sewing spree this spring…a cheerful floral 1950s dress. The pattern was a mail order one that I think I purchased with a pattern lot and decided it… Continue reading
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Palm Sunday Outfit: 1950s Gray Dot Spring Suit
This March and April so far have been far more productive than the previous few months, sewing wise. I chose this new make to wear first on Palm Sunday, even though we had church at home (so thankful for technology!)… Continue reading
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1950s Valentine’s Dress
My first dress made in 2020 was a fun one. I hadn't done any garment sewing at all for over a month, so I enjoyed getting back to it in February, when I decided to make a dress to wear… Continue reading
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Why I Love Thrift Stores – Bubblegum Coat
This past month I haven't had much to share, since my projects were all quilt tops (still in progress) or mending/alterations (like repairing this wool coat). I am now back to sewing garments, and next week I plan to show… Continue reading
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DIY Vintage Fashion – Thrifted Sweater Made 1950s
I beaded this sweater more than a year ago, and only now finally got around to taking photos of it! But I was more than happy with the way it turned out. What do you do when true vintage… Continue reading
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Sewing Recap for 2019
It's that time of year again…time to round up all my makes from the past year so I can see them all in one place. I like doing this so I can see repetition or continuity, spot gaps or trends,… Continue reading
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1950s Silver Embroidered Dress
Time for documenting one last sewing project from 2019! I actually made this dress back in October for a wedding, but it was also the perfect holiday dress for Christmas Eve this year as well. I had a roll… Continue reading
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1950s Three-Piece Suit, Two Ways
This outfit I made back in September to wear to my brother's wedding, and only recently finally got pictures of it. I found the mallard blue cotton online at a cheap price per yard, and loved the color and drape… Continue reading
