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  • Teal Rayon 1930s Dress

    My latest sewing project was a late 1930s dress, in a vibrant shade of teal rayon. (Like the mountains in the background? Me too! But my snowy background is going to disappear in the next few weeks, probably. Spring is… Continue reading

  • 1950s Three Piece Outfit, Part Two

    Last week I posted about my navy 1950s suit, where I showed you my new jacket and matching narrow skirt. Today I'd like to show you the other half of this ensemble. How pleased I was to find that three… Continue reading

  • Periwinkle 1930s House Dress

    I've been promising myself I'll do more 1930s sewing, and this is the first of several – my first 1930s dress. I've made a few blouses and have a nice collection of patterns, but somehow never got around to sewing… Continue reading

  • 1950s Three Piece Outfit, Part One

    I had no intention of making another navy blue 1950s suit so soon after my Christmas suit. This one happened by accident. At first I thought it was black but after I cut into it as contrast for a dress… Continue reading

  • Sewing Recap for 2015

    When 2015 came to a close, I intended to do a sewing recap of my projects during the past year, and am just now getting around to it. It's actually very encouraging! I feel like I have come a long… Continue reading

  • 1950s Vest and Hat Duo

    A tailored vest has been on my list to make for a while, and when I decided to make a trial beret for my Christmas suit, I thought a vest added to it would make a great pair to be worn together… Continue reading

  • January Tutorial – How to Make a Refillable Footwarmer

    There's nothing like a foot warmer. On a cold night – and Idaho nights in the mountains can be cold! – it's incredibly comforting to snuggle your chilly toes into a deliciously warm spot down under the blankets when you… Continue reading

  • 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

  • Blue 1950s Housedress

    Progress on my Christmas outfit is slow, but I finally have pictures of the blue 1950s housedress I made weeks ago. I made it right before we moved, and obviously moving and unpacking doesn't leave much time for pictures. Then… Continue reading

  • My Thanksgiving Dress

      Last year I made an autumn-hued 2 piece 1950s outfit for Thanksgiving. This year I wanted to change it up a little and do a non-typical fall dress for a 1940s Thanksgiving.    I'd had this pattern paired with… Continue reading