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  • Attending a Car Show – 1950s Style

    One of our local small towns in our new home state of Idaho is Emmett, so far my favorite town ever. It's the right size – not too large or too small – and so friendly. The main square has… Continue reading

  • The Polka Dot Project – 1940s Overblouse

    My first Polka Dot Project this summer, when I began concentrating on sewing with this lovely print, was a 1940s skirt from a heavy gray fabric scattered with 1/4 in. off-white polka dots. I had enough scraps left to use… Continue reading

  • My Blue Striped Pre-Rationing Dress

    After plowing through a few semi-difficult sewing projects, I wanted something easy and quick. I also felt like I should be making a dent in the trial versions of some of the outfits I have lined up to make for… Continue reading

  • The Polka Dot Project – 1950s Dress

    Continuing to work on what I call my Polka Dot Project – adding polka dots to my wardrobe – I have been enjoying so much this versatile print. I used larger dots on a heavy fabric for my 1940s skirt,… Continue reading

  • The Polka Dot Project – New Look Dress

    The newest contribution to my Polka Dot Project – adding polka dots to my wardrobe – is also one of my new favorite sewing achievements.   I had made another version of this dress, and loved the fit – the… Continue reading

  • The Polka Dot Project – 1940s Skirt

    Recently I have become enamored with polka dots…and I realized I had a deficit of that charming, oh-so-vintage print in my wardrobe! So I promptly bought a variety of polka dot fabric, and am starting what I call the Polka… Continue reading

  • Green Dress and Kooky Hat

    Recently while stopping at the same vintage clothing shop where I got my wide-brimmed brown hat worn in the Traveling Dress post, I found another hat I had to add to my collection (especially, or perhaps only, because it was… Continue reading

  • Color Recipes for Spring Contest – 1940s Navy & Wheat Outfit

    Several weeks ago Emily of Emily's Vintage Visions posted a really neat 1939 article describing popular and fashionable color combinations of that era for spring. Meanwhile describing the most delectable outfits and accessories! Inspired by the article, she is hosting… Continue reading

  • My Easter Dress

    I always try to have or make a new dress for Easter Sunday each year – and always pair it with a big hat! Starting then officially I add white and ivory shoes and hats, and light colored lace and… Continue reading

  • Floral Cotton Mood

    As I mentioned in my brown wool coat post, I am in the mood for sewing with cottons – floral cottons – retro prints – spring colors! I have a lovely stash – somewhat teetering – of such fabric that… Continue reading