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  • 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

  • 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