1950s
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1950s Floral Flannel Blouse
My first sewing project of 2019 was a fairly quick one. A while ago, JoAnn had a big sale on their cotton flannel prints. While it says right on the selvedge that it's meant for children's sleepwear, I saw no… Continue reading
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Sewing Recap for 2018
It's that time again! After making sure (almost) all my sewing projects were photographed and put on the blog, I always enjoy rounding them up for a year-end post, where I can look at them all in one place and… Continue reading
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My Christmas Eve 1950s Formal
My final project in 2018 was completed the week before Christmas. My family always does a dress-up High Tea for Christmas Eve, and I have very few formal things that fit me and I can nurse in. So I decided… Continue reading
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True Vintage: Rescued Gray 1950s Suit
I have one final sewing project from 2018 to show you before I do my year's recap, but since I haven't gotten photos of it yet, this week I want to share another lovely vintage suit from the 1950s. … Continue reading
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1950s Blue Sweater Dress
Very suddenly my autumn leaves were covered with snow and my my first winter sewing project had a background to match! During a thrift store trip a few months ago, I found a 4 yard length of fabric for… Continue reading
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Farewell to Autumn – Vintage Brown Jacket
My last autumn themed post for this year features a gorgeous vintage jacket that was recently given to me by a sweet lady who knew I would appreciate some of her mother's clothes and accessories. This is the first of… Continue reading
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True Vintage: Late 1940s Gingham Suit
There is some snow on the ground right now, my decorations are up, and I'm playing Christmas music as I write this. But I have a few more weeks' worth of fall posts to catch up on before I get… Continue reading
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My One and Only True Vintage Suit
This stunning 1950s suit has a long story behind it. A few months after I was married, I went shopping with my friend Gina from Beauty from Ashes and she took me to a very nice vintage clothing consignment… Continue reading
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1950s Gingerbread Skirt + Another Sweater Set
My, it's been a while since I posted a 1950s project. For some reason this year I have mostly gravitated towards the 1930s and 1940s when I am drawn to a fabric or pair it with a pattern. I… Continue reading
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1950s Reproduction Sweater Set
I usually steer clear of reproduction clothing brands, simply because I have so many clothes already (as well as a constant, growing sewing list) and prefer just to avoid going down that rabbit hole of spending more money. (Reproduction shoes… Continue reading
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