~What I Wore to the White House~ As soon as I learned I was traveling to Washington, D.C., my thoughts instantly turned to what I …
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Gertie’s New 1950s Dress! Butterick 5882 Retro Pattern Review
Butterick 5882 Pattern Review Hello, dear Readers! It’s been a crazy day around here! I managed to whip out the very first version (and pattern …
“Let’s Start the New Year Right!” – A 1940s Evening Gown
Happy New Year, dear Readers! In anticipation of the holidays I started sewing a sage green marseilles satin evening gown, but it wasn’t until recently …
The Red Velvet Civil War Ballgown – Simplicity Pattern 2881
Merry Christmas!! On this most joyous night of the year, I would like to wish you all a very wonderful and blessed Christmas Eve! At …
A 1940s Christmas Swing Dress
In this week’s installment of the “Christmas dress parade”, I’m going to show you an olive green 1940s dress which I wore yesterday while touring a …
My Green Velvet Christmas Dress
The Green Velvet Dress – “Liesl’s Party Dress” in Christmas Colors It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I LOVE everything about Christmas – …