Verity Vintage Studio

Wearing Vintage

  • 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

  • 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

  • February Tutorial – How to Make a Vintage Fur Stole into a Boa

    I enjoy recycling once-loved items and preserving the past. So when I found my interest this winter drawn to furs like my Lilli Ann coat, I was soon browsing Pinterest for pictures and inspiration for types of furs, both faux… Continue reading

  • The Lilli Ann Fur Coat

    Last week I posted about my almost-Lilli-Ann jacket (scroll down to see the post), a find at a thrift store which reminded me of a certain designer's 1940s and 1950s garments. Now it's time to give a a blog airing… 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

  • Why I Like Thrift Stores…the White Coat

    This gorgeous 1960s vintage coat was my latest special vintage find at a favorite thrift store.  It has fabulous shape and real fur cuffs and a unique collar. I love it! Sure, it has moth spots several places, and some… Continue reading

  • New Crochet Pattern

    I was so happy to see my vest design in the upcoming spring issue of Crochet! Magazine. It was inspired by the 1940s suspender-style vest and jumpers so popular during the late '30s and WWII. Was it a surprise that the… Continue reading