1950 clothes

Our fluffy, soft and full-circle volume petticoat has three tiers of netting complete with a double-layered satin slip. The elasticated waistband guarantees a comfortable fit while maintaining a cinched waist silhouette. This is the perfect way to compliment any full-circle skirt or dress. S/M = UK 8-12 M/L = UK 14-

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1950s Misses Front Buttoned Full Skirt Dress Advance 5995 Vintage Sewing Pattern Size 14 Bust 32 UNCUT - #vintagesewingpatterns, #retropatterns, #classicdesigns, #historicalfashion, #sewinghistory, #beginnersewingpatterns, #easypatterns, #simplesewingprojects, #sewingforbeginners, #beginnerfriendly, #sewingpatternsforbeginners, #starterpatterns, #beginnerprojects, #learningtosew, #easypeasysewingpatterns, #freedresspatterns, #sewingpatternsfree, #DIYdresses, #nocostpatterns…

~ Circa/Date: LATE 1950s ~ Details: Two style Variation DRESS with JACKET & CUMMERBUND ~ Size/Measurements (Inches): Size: 13 BUST: 33″ Waist: 25 1/2″ Hip: 35″ ~ Please Note: ~ You are buying a ‘Professional Digitally Reproduced’ copy of this sewing pattern. Copied from the original sewing pattern. Produced in Full Scale […]

1950’s Brief history of fashion in pictures.

The gray days of winter have me looking forward to spring and lighter/brighter clothing. I scanned these from a 1949 insert of the pattern department of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The green ensemble with matching beret in the first picture has my name all over it. I love the color combination. While the 30s is my absolute favorite era, there are so many things I love about the designs of this time period too. So pretty!

Marilyn Monroe wore countless iconic gowns throughout her life. Here's a look at the actress's most memorable style moments.

I know, I know, is she seriously talking about fall already?! Yes, dear reader, yes! And as it is my favorite season, I'm not even going to apologize! As a seamstress, I need to start thinking about and planning my fall projects now, so I can get going on them and wear them when fall does arrive. We have been having an unusually cool week here, a welcome break after the 90 degree heat, and it is making me even more excited for cooler weather and the return of fall fashion! I have collected…

Want to Jazz Up Your Look, Darling? Vintage dresses must be a unique choice. This collection of stunning retro dresses includes a huge selection of styles to give you an eye-catching ensemble for every occasion. It’s vintage inspired fashion with a hint of pin-up and some rockabilly to spice it all up. In here, you can