Earlier this year I received a request from one of my readers to recreate the red suit worn by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, and portrayed …
My Jacqueline Kennedy Red Suit Reproduction
Vintage Easter Outfit 2017
Happy Easter! My vintage Easter outfit for 2017 was made entirely from vintage Hollywood Patterns that were printed in the 1940s. This was a …
The Jerusalem Dress
A 1950s Dress in Jerusalem, Israel  Recently my husband and I had the privilege of traveling to Israel, and you know I *had* to sew …
Liesl’s Edelweiss Dress!
Liesl’s Edelweiss Dress is inspired by the dress Liesl von Trapp wore during the “Edelweiss” scene. It is not an exact film costume replica, but …
A Few of My Favorite Things…
I wanted to share some lovely, feminine things which are inspiring for me and I hope will be to you as well! Â These are a …
Simplicity 8051 Retro Pattern Review!
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 …