Sewing

  • 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

  • November Tutorial – Show and Tell with a Vintage Sewing Tool

    I can't bring you a proper tutorial this month, since we are right in the middle of another move. (Boxes of fabric? And how!) So instead, I'm going to do a Show and Tell with one of my new sewing… Continue reading

  • The Lounge Robe

    Most of my sewing projects end up not being terribly practical. I wear them a few times a year. But this robe definitely is practical, filling a need, and is a much used part of my wardrobe.   I needed… Continue reading

  • October Tutorial – 10 Minute Dress Shields

    It wasn't my intention to bring you two sewing tutorials in a row, but we have been super busy and I needed something simple for this month. Also this is something I've just been experimenting with so I wanted to… Continue reading