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  • 1950s Thanksgiving Dress

    I’ve intended to make a 1950s dress with this blue leaf print for over a year, and it finally happened! This was the 2nd of the 2 fall dresses I sewed in November, and was the one I wore for… Continue reading

    1950s Thanksgiving Dress

  • Late 1950s Fall Fashion in Blue

    I managed to speed sew two more autumnal dresses quickly before it’s time to switch to Christmas sewing. Here is the first one: it uses some lovely Lori Holt fabric from an older line, courtesy of The Timely Tailor –… Continue reading

    Late 1950s Fall Fashion in Blue

  • 1930s Blouse, Tulip Apron, Yo-Yo Pillows

    It’s my turn today to show you what I’ve been sewing with Farmyard Fancy, a charming new vintage-style fabric collection by one of my favorite designers Elea Lutz for Poppie Cotton! I think I could happily use up whole bolts… Continue reading

    1930s Blouse, Tulip Apron, Yo-Yo Pillows

  • Sky Blue 1930s Dress

    I know it’s November…but yesterday was 60 degrees and felt like early May – so I feel justified in quickly zooming through a last few summery projects on my list to clear the way for a couple more fall-appropriate sewing… Continue reading

    Sky Blue 1930s Dress

  • Classic 1930s: Colorful Plaid Dress

    I made and photographed this dress back in September – here it finally is on the blog! I’ve made this pattern at least 3 times previously and have loved it as it’s a rare 1930s pattern that fits me well.… Continue reading

    Classic 1930s: Colorful Plaid Dress

  • Novelty 1940s Wrap House Dress

    I’ve finished up this dress and it’s currently for sale in my Etsy shop – but I had to share it here too since it was such an unusual pattern. It’s a mail order pattern from the 1940s, back when… Continue reading

  • Quilt & 1940s Dress in Flower Market Fabric

    I’ve been so looking forward to sewing with this new Elea Lutz fabric line by Poppie Cotton! It has so many good colors and prints, in my favorite vintage style. I knew I wanted to make a dress in one… Continue reading

    Quilt & 1940s Dress in Flower Market Fabric

  • 1950s Dream Rose Dress

    When I was buying stock for my vintage sewing shop The Timely Tailor, I came across this gorgeous large rose repro print in two different colors. It was from Australia and hard to find in the USA, but incredibly gorgeous… Continue reading

    1950s Dream Rose Dress

  • 1950s Adjustable Dress – Tulip Version

    I've wanted to make a dress in this print ever since it came out in the collection Rosemary Cottage! I stalked it for over a year until it started to go on clearance, when I snagged some yardage in several… Continue reading

    1950s Adjustable Dress – Tulip Version

  • 3 Vintage Aprons and a Quilt in Rosy Cheeks Fabric

    I'm delighted to finally arrive at my day for the Rosy Cheeks fabric tour – there have been so many pretty projects displayed already, and I've been anticipating sewing with this fabric collection since I first saw it on the… Continue reading

    3 Vintage Aprons and a Quilt in Rosy Cheeks Fabric