1950s

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 1950s Floral Flair Dress

    I did not intend posting about two blue dresses in a row, but judging from the amount of blue in my stash it's likely to happen more than once, and at least they are quite different in styles and shades!… Continue reading

  • Daisy 1950s Easter Dress

    My Easter dress this year was the 3rd and fanciest version of Butterick 6869 I've made. After making my red gingham version recently, I wanted to do one more that was dressier. I actually made this a while ago, and… Continue reading