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Christmas Party Dress – 1950s Cocktail
This was a somewhat last minute project, mostly because I procrastinated in buying the vibrant taffeta for the skirt. We were planning to attend a Christmas part mid-December, and I had nothing formal to wear that I could also nurse… Continue reading
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The Glamorous 1940s Red Coat
This project wasn't on my to do list that I posted a while ago, but it should have been. I had this piece of red corduroy slated for a 1940s coat for a long time. It originally was going to… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Broomstick Lace Vest Pattern
This crocheted broomstick lace vest pattern (tutorial for the broomstick lace included) is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $5 per download. Continue reading
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1950s Plaid Housedress
My 2nd project from my to do list was made quite a while ago now but I haven't been able to take photos before now. Incidentally, my mother's new 1950s kitchen full of vintage furniture makes a fun backdrop for… Continue reading
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Item of the Week + New Listings for the Holidays
These lovely red and white earrings from the 1960s are Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $6. And there's till time to shop for the holidays! I have… Continue reading
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My Bold Plaid 1930s Thanksgiving Dress
This dress is not exactly on my to do list, but since I mentioned there that I would like to do this pattern in plaid with the side panels on the bias, it's not exactly off my list either! So… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Vintage 1950s Beaded Earrings
These beaded round 1950s earrings are Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $7. Continue reading
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Red 1940s Style Sweater Refashion
Last winter I kept wishing I had a nice red sweater to wear – it would have coordinated with so many outfits. This summer I picked one up at an online thrift store. I chose it because it was cotton,… Continue reading
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1930s Caramel Dress Revisited
You've already seen this dress, though this time it fits differently without a giant baby bump underneath! But because the autumn colors were so lovely, and it was a beautiful day, and I was pleased with my ensemble for… Continue reading







