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  • Green Rayon 1940s Suit

    So, I made up a 1952 pattern and when I was done, it looked more 1940s to me, so that's how I'm styling it. It's been a while since I've done anything 1940s, since lately I've been on a 1930s… Continue reading

  • Pink and Gray 1930s Dress

    The April tutorial will be delayed a week, for the simple reason that I just don't have time to take the photos this week! But as a sneak peek, I'll tell you that it will be a hairstyle tutorial this… Continue reading

  • 1950s Atomic House Dress

    Time to show you a brand new dress and a brand new look! I made this house dress a few weeks ago, another addition to my everyday wardrobe.   It was the first time I made this pattern, so it… Continue reading

  • Plaid 1950s Slender Dress

    I often make a dress without a trial version first, but when the skirt is narrow, I like to do a trial dress before cutting into an expensive fabric to make sure it isn't too tight and I like the… Continue reading

  • 1930s Gingham Dress

    Springtime! Away go the wools and out comes the cottons. I'll still be using rayon and probably making some long sleeved things yet, but it is good to match the newness of green grass and flowers and sunshine by wearing… Continue reading

  • Early 1950s Classic Blue Dress

    This month's tutorial was a pleated belt I created for a dress I made. You could see a bit of the dress in the belt photos, but here is the finished product.   It's one of those classic, simple dresses.… Continue reading

  • March Tutorial – Sew A Cummerbund Style Belt

    I've always loved the pleated, wide cummerbund belts so common on formal wear and little girls' dresses. Recently when sewing a dress for a special occasion (check back next week for photos!) I was wishing to spice up the normal… Continue reading

  • Gray 1930s Dress and Accessories

    I finally pulled out and made up a piece of fabric that has been in my stash from back when I first started making vintage clothing and found the print on the Red Tag rack at JoAnn. I like it… Continue reading

  • 1930s Separates

    So far this year has been the year of sewing 1930s patterns. I guess to make up for the one or two I have made so far, I've been sewing almost exclusively 1930s things since 2016 turned the corner, with a few… Continue reading

  • 1940s Poppy Print Dress

    I actually made this dress last summer, and only just now got pictures of it. It was the final version of the same pattern that was used for my 1940s polka dot dress, only with a different sleeve option.  … Continue reading