If you have ever wondered, “What is the difference between silk shantung and silk dupioni?”, this article is for you! If the question has never crossed your …
An Edwardian Tea Gown
After years of admiring the “1910s Tea Gown“ pattern from Sense & Sensibility Patterns, I have finally found the time to create my own version of …
Liesl’s Dress Customer Pictures & Pattern Review
Liesl’s Dancing Dress Pattern Review Hello, Ladies! Here are some gorgeous “Liesl dress” pictures which Joanna of “Jo-With-Its-Portfolio” just sent in. She …
Fall Fashions from 1953
1950s Dresses for Fall and Winter ~ Here are some lovely 1950s Fall Fashion Plates I’d like to share from my collection… As the air …
A Blue Silk 1950s Dress- Butterick Retro 5556 Pattern Review
A Blue Silk 1950s Dress – Butterick Retro 5556 Pattern Review After sewing three summery 1950s dresses from Butterick 4790, I knew I would be …
Liesl’s Curtain Dress – Sound of Music Playclothes Costumes
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