Verity Vintage Studio

Wearing Vintage

  • Green Rayon 1940s Suit

    So, I made up a 1952 pattern and when I was done, it looked more 1940s to me, so that's how I'm styling it. It's been a while since I've done anything 1940s, since lately I've been on a 1930s… Continue reading

  • Pink and Gray 1930s Dress

    The April tutorial will be delayed a week, for the simple reason that I just don't have time to take the photos this week! But as a sneak peek, I'll tell you that it will be a hairstyle tutorial this… Continue reading

  • 1940s Poppy Print Dress

    I actually made this dress last summer, and only just now got pictures of it. It was the final version of the same pattern that was used for my 1940s polka dot dress, only with a different sleeve option.  … Continue reading

  • Teal Rayon 1930s Dress

    My latest sewing project was a late 1930s dress, in a vibrant shade of teal rayon. (Like the mountains in the background? Me too! But my snowy background is going to disappear in the next few weeks, probably. Spring is… 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

  • Why I Like Thrift Stores…1950s Cocktail Dress

    Imagine how thrilled I was to find a beautiful dress-up vintage dress in a local thrift store, for only $4! And even more thrilled when it actually fit me!   It needed a good cleaning and a little mending in… Continue reading

  • 1950s Christmas Skirt

    During the Advent season I try to give as many as possible of my holiday outfits an outing. Of course, I can't fit them all in just four weeks, especially since I make several new things every year, but I try. Last… 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