Verity Vintage Studio

Wearing Vintage

  • 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

  • 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

  • Remembering WWII – Outfits

    Last week I posted about the Remembering WWII event I attended in Linden, TN the end of September. I had allotted myself a month to sew costumes for this event, and after some trials and a lot of last minute… Continue reading

  • 1950s Candy Striped Dress

    Quite by accident, here's another striped dress to show you – this time from the 1950s.   This is one of my earliest sewing projects when I started sewing with vintage patterns – in fact it has one short French… Continue reading

  • The Polka Dot Project – 1940s Dress

    My latest installment in my Polka Dot Project – after making a 1940s 2 piece outfit, a New Look dress, and a 1950s dress among others – was to jump back to the 1940s using a pattern long on my to-do list.… Continue reading

  • August Tutorial – Make Your Own 1940s Seamed Nylons

    This month's tutorial is courtesy of my sister Elsie, who came up with the idea and did the models.   One must for authentic 1940s costumes are seamed nylons, since stockings then were made with a seam up the back.… 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