“The 1950s Sisters Dress Pattern” is officially finished and added to our collection of classic cinema inspired patterns!! It is back from the printer and …
Vintage patterns
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 …
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 …
A Vera Ellen White Christmas Costume – Butterick 6285
Butterick 6285 Pattern Review When I spotted the new 1950s pattern by Gertie, (Butterick 6285), I thought, “that’s nearly an exact replica of Vera Ellen’s …
My Wedding Rehearsal & a New 1950s Dress
Hello, dear Readers! I can’t wait to share pictures of my wedding here on the blog, but first I wanted to show you the pictures …