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  • 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

  • 1930s Gold Blouse

    I seized one sunny day between two snowy ones to sneak in some fall photos with one of my more recent projects, my new 1930s blouse.   Though I have many 1930s patterns to make on my sewing queue, somehow I… Continue reading