Thursday, October 30, 2014

1930s Shirtwaist Dress

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She looks ready to do business in this great shirtwaist dress from 1937. I love the rows of darts at the shoulders, the buttons on the sleev...
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Jumpsuits - The New Hot Thing?

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I was reading in the "Style & Travel" section of the October 16, 2014 edition of The Wall Street Journal that jumpsuits are be...
Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Spotted in a Shop Window - Dress with Box-Pleated Flared Skirt

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Spotted in the window of GAP in downtown Seattle, this cute, stripy "fit and flare" dress has winning style.With flattering 3/4...
Monday, October 27, 2014

Miss Lillian's Postcards - Vintage Tweets: Miss Lillian Has Moved!

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Postcard 022 Sender: Sister of Lillian, Anne Mueller Addressee:  Miss Lillian Maguire, #1315 N. Taylor Ave., St. Louis Mo Postmark: Se...
Sunday, October 26, 2014

Home Sewing Tips from the 1920s - How to Make a Coat, Step-by-Step

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This tip from Ruth Wyeth Spears and the 1920s must be her longest ever. If you feel that sewing a coat is a challenge, Ruth is here to walk ...
Saturday, October 25, 2014

1930s - A Beautiful Afternoon Dress

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This lovely dress from 1937 has such interesting details in the bodice. Note the shaped saddle yokes, short flutter sleeves, and a V-necklin...
Friday, October 24, 2014

Originator Sketch - Spring 1946: Accenting with Graduated Folds

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What an intriguing idea is illustrated in this page from the Spring 1946 Originator! Pockets with graduated folds or bands accent a skirt, a...