Christmas and Advent
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Quick & Easy Pullover to Cardigan Makeover for Christmas
Due to a crazy fall – deadlines, house renovation and moving, and a family loss – I have not sewn anything since the first week of October. This means I haven't even started on my Fall/Winter sewing list, and the… Continue reading
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Christmas Party Dress – 1950s Cocktail
This was a somewhat last minute project, mostly because I procrastinated in buying the vibrant taffeta for the skirt. We were planning to attend a Christmas part mid-December, and I had nothing formal to wear that I could also nurse… Continue reading
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Poppy Print Christmas Dress
Ooooh, but it felt so good to get back to sewing! My last sewing project months ago was my wedding dress. Since then I've been far too busy after the wedding with moving and settling in to do any sewing. I… Continue reading
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year…
Merry Christmas to everyone, from Verity Vintage Studio! Continue reading
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My 1950s Christmas Suit
This year for Christmas instead of being tempted by some of that gorgeous holiday fabric which can only be worn once a year, I decided to make something else long on my to-do list – something I could get wear out… Continue reading
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Christmas Preparations…
…are finally accomplished and the big day arrives! I love everything about Christmas…candlelight and inches of snow (for us at least), music and more music, Advent calendars and readings, family and fellowship, the smells of the cookies we only make this… Continue reading
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Why I Like Thrift Stores…1950s Cocktail Dress
Imagine how thrilled I was to find a beautiful dress-up vintage dress in a local thrift store, for only $4! And even more thrilled when it actually fit me! It needed a good cleaning and a little mending in… Continue reading
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December Tutorial – Crochet a 1940s Style Star Ornament
This month I designed a little crochet star ornament especially for my blog readers, inspired by pictures of 1940s aluminum star ornaments. It's the perfect way to add some vintage homemade specialness to your decorations this year. For these… Continue reading
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