Nearly fifty years after the release of the most popular family story ever told, many of the once-privately owned Sound of Music costumes are now …
An Ivory Eyelet 1950s Dress
Vintage Butterick 6835 1950s Pattern Review Last year I happened upon a charming vintage 1950s dress pattern (Butterick 6835). It had a lovely curved seam …
First Ladies’ Gown Collection at the National History Museum
The First Ladies’ Gown Exhibit at the Smithsonian, Washington, D.C. On my recent costume trip to Washington, D.C., I spent some wonderful moments at the …
Two of My Dresses in Threads & Vogue Patterns Magazines
Hello, Ladies! The last few months I’ve been looking forward to seeing two of my 1950s dresses in print! 🙂 In early January I received …
Edwardian Fashion Exhibit at the DAR Museum, Part 2
Hello, Ladies! A few weeks ago I shared some initial pictures of the Edwardian gowns I viewed at the Daughters of the American Revolution Museum, so …
My Jacqueline Kennedy Suit at the White House
~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 …