Perfectly pressed seams will make all the difference in making your garments look professionally made. When I was learning to sew, my Parisian-trained sewing instructor …
How to Make a Seam Lay Flat – The Foolproof Method for Perfect Seams
1950s Silk Dresses from the Last Debutantes at Kensington Palace
While I love all eras of fashion, the 1950s has to be one of the most versatile for wearing today! These 1950s silk evening dresses …
The Real von Trapp Children’s Names
“I’m Liesl. I’m sixteen years old, and I don’t need a governess!” So said Liesl in the “Sound of Music” stageplay back in the 1950s, and …
Edelweiss Patterns Sizing Chart
As with most pattern companies, we use the standard American pattern sizing chart, which looks quite a bit different than what you may be …
A Beautiful Victorian Cotton Dress Worn by Karen Grassle as Caroline Ingalls
Of all the dresses Caroline Ingalls wore for the “Little House” television shows, one of my favorites is a printed floral cotton sateen number that …
Caroline Ingalls’ Pioneer Dresses from “Little House on the Prairie”
Haven’t you always loved the simple styles Caroline Ingalls wore for the “Little House on the Prairie” TV show? Despite the fact that she would …