If you follow the new pattern collections that are released by the “Big Four” pattern companies every year, you were probably just as excited as …
Simplicity 8051 Retro Pattern Review!
1950s
A 1950s Lilacs Easter Dress
The 1950s Easter dress this year is made from one of my favorite fabric prints I’ve used to date. (Fresh Lilacs by Maywood Studio.)Â Made …
A Vera Ellen White Christmas Costume – Butterick 6285
 Butterick 6285 Pattern Review When I spotted the new 1950s pattern by Gertie, (Butterick 6285), I thought, “that’s nearly an exact replica of Vera Ellen’s …
My Wedding Rehearsal & a New 1950s Dress
Hello, dear Readers! I can’t wait to share pictures of my wedding here on the blog, but first I wanted to show you the pictures …
A 1950s Easter Dress – Butterick Pattern 7172
A 1950s Easter Dress – Butterick 7172 Pattern Review I just love all those vintage images of families walking into church on Easter Sunday, with …
A 1950s Dress at the Beach – Vogue 9114 Pattern Review
1950s Dress at the Beach I made this 1950s dress last fall in anticipation of my England costume tour, and you might remember seeing …