Verity Vintage Studio

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  • The Verity Vintage Wedding Dress, Part Two – The Creation

    In Part One I talked about the search for the perfect fabric for my wedding dress, and the evolution of pattern ideas until a final direction was decided on.  With all the pieces together, it was time to take a deep breath and…start… Continue reading

  • The Verity Vintage Wedding Dress, Part One – Ideas and Fabric

      When it came to planning a wedding, I did not have the details worked out months in advance like many girls do. When I suddenly realized I realled needed to seriously start thinking about this, I realized I had… Continue reading

  • Gray Skirt Makeover

    This has been a very procrastinated-upon project. I started the makeover several months ago, then left it lay around without being finished for a long time. Finally I buckled down and finished it, and in less than a half-hour it… Continue reading

  • 1950s Blue Twill Skirt

    Supposedly a quick project, this skirt took me 3 weeks to complete. Not because it was difficult, but because it was hard to find time to sew. But at last it is finished, and in a pretty shade of solid… Continue reading

  • Smart Style – 1950s Green and Black Dress

    Today I want to show you one of my newer sewing projects, which again demonstrates how simple and classy can go hand in hand.   After purchasing this pattern, I was intrigued by the plaid version with the front panels… Continue reading

  • Easter in July

    I know I'm posting this project disgracefully late, and I apologize. I kept waiting for the right opportunity when I could get photos of this dress before it became wrinkled after a day's wear, and finally realized it wasn't likely… Continue reading

  • White Linen 1950s Dress

    I've had a white dress in mind to make for a long time. A classic white summer dress, no matter in which decade, is such a staple in a vintage wardrobe and I had none. So when I bought this… Continue reading

  • Airing Last Summer’s Dress

    Last summer I made this 1950s sundress, but never got photos of it on me. Time to remedy that!   It's one of those earlier sewing projects, when I had grown a lot in sewing skills but still cut corners… Continue reading

  • 1930s Blue Print Dress

    I picked up 3 yards of this fun print at JoAnn last winter. It reminded me of a 1930s feedsack fabric, and I thought it would be perfect for an everyday dress since it is a dark print. And in… Continue reading

  • Plaid 1940s Asymmetrical Dress

    One of my projects last year for Linden was a navy blue 1940s cocktail dress. I still haven't gotten pictures of that dress, but I finally got around to taking pictures of the trial dress made first from the same… Continue reading