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  • 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

  • The Brown Wool Coat

    Last week I posted about my reversible 1940s coat. I mentioned that it was actually the trial run, to get all the kinks out of the pattern, for a fancier version in wool. This week I'm sharing the wool version… Continue reading

  • The Reversible 1940s Coat

    On the first day we have had in months on which I did not need a coat, I found time to dress up to show you one of my latest sewing projects – a 1940s reversible coat.   The original pattern was… Continue reading

  • Sewing a Swing Dance Dress – Part Two – The Final Version

    Last week I posted about the first version of my latest sewing project, which was a dress from a 1941 pattern intended for a small costume party with friends. The trial version was done in gray cotton.    After studying… Continue reading

  • Sewing a Swing Dance Dress – Part One – The First Version

    We decided to have a little informal party with some friends. I had about 1 1/2 weeks' notice, and since it is to be a swing dance and we all love to dress in costume, I decided this was a… Continue reading

  • My Modern Meets Vintage Almost-Lilli-Ann Jacket

    I just love it when I find modern clothing, with their washability and integrity of non-disintegrated fabric and thread, that fits right into a past era if you accessorize it or pair it right. Recently I found this jacket at… Continue reading

  • August Tutorial – Sew an Easy Retro Apron from a Dishtowel

    I wear an apron all the time in the kitchen, and from the grease and stains that eventually covers it, it's evident that I like to wipe my hands on it! What better apron for wiping hands on than a… Continue reading

  • My 1950s Butterick Work Apron

    I have several pinafores, most of which are well-stained with grease and tomato sauce by now, but none that cover my dress adequately for messy work, like whipping cream on Sunday mornings. So when I found Butterick 5744 pattern from… Continue reading