1950s

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Tutorial: Make a Vintage Style Double Strand Faux Pearl Necklace

    Ever had a hard time finding exactly the right color and length of pearls to wear with your vintage outfits? (Or anytime, for that matter.) Today I am going to show you how to make a double strand of pearls,… Continue reading

  • Makeover – 1950s Polka Dot Outfit

    One of my earlier sewing projects was a full-skirted 1950s sundress. While it had the usual issues of my early makes – bad fit and poor structure – I still love the fabric and the dress was kind of cute… Continue reading

  • Simple Black 1950s Dress 3 Ways

    I've heard a lot about how handy it is to have a simple black dress that can be versatile and accessorized so many ways, so when I got some nice black rayon a while ago I decided to save it… Continue reading

  • Blue Floral 1950s Dress for Easter

    Ahhh, but it was nice to cut out and sew my first floral cotton project this spring!   This was a major stash busting project. I had gotten several yards of this fabric many years ago when I first started… Continue reading

  • Navy Plaid 1950s Dress

    February was not very productive for me. I started on this dress but didn't get it finished – not even a 1 project month! So far March has been much better; besides finishing this one, I've completed another, and have… Continue reading

  • Styling Some New Crochet Patterns

    Three new crochet patterns were added to my Etsy shop this week. There was the Pin-up Neckwarmer, which is a scarf and 2 kinds of pins and can be worn multiple ways.   The Heather Bloom Neckwarmer is simple, but… Continue reading

  • A Conglomeration Outfit and a New Hat

    Recently when I went through my hats, I found some I'd forgotten about. One of those was this lovely smoky blue 1950s flowered hat, which I found at an antique store years ago, brought home, and never wore as far… Continue reading