Vintage Shoes
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Green and Black: 1940s Ensemble
I made and posted about this 2 piece dress last spring, so that's not new. What is surprising is that it fit me through 7 months of pregnancy. I had made it a little too big to begin with, then… Continue reading
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Searching for the Perfect Vintage Casual Shoes
Time to do a little rambling about shoes! (Partly because I like to talk about them, and partly in case my adventures can help anyone else in the same boat.) Shoes make or break a vintage costume, in my opinion.… Continue reading
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Modeled: 1950s Polka Dot Ensemble
Last month I posted about the blue polka dot skirt I refashioned, and the 1950s blouse I made to match using the trimmings of the skirt for contrast. The process photos were just mannequin photos, but I since have had… Continue reading
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Blog Special! Vintage Shoe Sale
It is no secret that I have a passion for vintage shoes. But when buying them online, it can be hard to tell if they will fit or not. Sometimes I will keep a non-fitting pair just because I love them so… Continue reading
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Late 1930s Transitional Dress…and a Secret
I've finally gotten interested in sewing again after a few rather unproductive months at the sewing machine. Before warm weather fully arrives, I made a transitional late 1930s dress that is in fall and winter colors, but with short sleeves and lightweight… Continue reading
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Project Journal – Fabric Painting and 1940s Pumps
Not long ago on Ebay I garnered another gorgeous pair of 1940s heels for my collection at a great low price – and they fit! The shape is lovely, with classic 1940s styling and as always, beautiful detail. But… Continue reading
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Modern Shoes Suitable for 1940s Costumes
There are many articles about vintage shoe purchasing, finding the right size, caring for your finds, having them repaired, etc, and I have seen some blog posts showing “retro” style modern shoes, but rarely modern made shoes that are… Continue reading
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September Tutorial – How to Paint Your Own 1930s & 1940s Spectator Pumps
When I saw Sachiko's amazing post on painting leather shoes at Tea Rose Home, I knew I had to try it. So I bought some Angelus Paints and used her tutorial as a guide to experiment. After painting my first pair,… Continue reading
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