Jazzing it Up
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Mini Makeover: Decorating a Thrifted Blouse 1950s Style
Today's post is the last one of the photos I took while on vacation in Oregon in August. It's hardly worth calling a makeover, but I decided to go ahead and share the process even though it's a simple one,… 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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Red 1940s Style Sweater Refashion
Last winter I kept wishing I had a nice red sweater to wear – it would have coordinated with so many outfits. This summer I picked one up at an online thrift store. I chose it because it was cotton,… Continue reading
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The Magic of Fur
A dear friend gave me this coat last year before we moved from Pennsylvania to Idaho. I've found it a treasure this winter – it's the right length and fit, so nice and warm, and the lovely shade of gray wool goes… Continue reading
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Vintage Cookery
I've stated before my love for vintage reading material, particularly women's magazines from the 1930s-1950s. I love reading them, including the ads, and immersing myself somewhat wistfully in that world. Some of the articles are amusingly dated; some of the… Continue reading
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As Modern As it Gets
I intend on taking pictures this week of the blue 1950s housedress I made a few weeks ago, but I noticed that so many of my last posts have been blue-themed so before I do another one, I'm going to… Continue reading
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June Tutorial – How to Make an Earring Holder
This month's tutorial is a project easy enough that most of you have probably no need for a tutorial, but I was in a great need for an earring organizer and was so pleased with the result of this idea… Continue reading
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May Project Journal and Tutorial – Partial Shoe Make-Over with Leather Paints
A while ago I posted a tutorial on using leather paints to refashion a pair of leather shoes from plain to special. But sometimes an entire shoe doesn't need to be repainted, yet needs just a bit of upscale. Or… Continue reading
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Project Journal – Fabric Painting and 1940s Pumps
Not long ago on Ebay I garnered another gorgeous pair of 1940s heels for my collection at a great low price – and they fit! The shape is lovely, with classic 1940s styling and as always, beautiful detail. But… Continue reading
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January Tutorial – How to Make a Pashmina Shawl into a 1930s Evening Wrap
My apologies for a week's delay of this tutorial! But it was fairly labor-intensive and I simply couldn't squeeze the time for it among the self-imposed deadline of sewing for an event. Here it is now! A while… Continue reading
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