The Mode in Dress and Home, by Dulcie Godlove Donovan, 1935

This beautiful, charming little home economics text book from 1935 is one I was lucky enough to snag an actual copy of online, and it can be found available to read for free on openlibrary.org, here. My copy hasn't arrived yet, but until then I am drooling over the contents at the link above! While …

Dressmaking Self Taught in Twenty Complete Lessons, by Madame Edith Marie Carens, 1911

Want to learn dressmaking as girls and women did in 1911? Want to learn how to draft patterns for clothing from 1911?! Then have a look at 'Dressmaking Self Taught in Twenty Complete Lessons" by Madame Edith Marie Carens, who was a woman who definitely knew where it was at - check out this dedication: …

At the Drive-in: Necromancy (1972)

Necromancy (also known as 'The Witching') is a highly enjoyable (and trippy) horror/thriller film from 1972, starring one of my favourite 1960's-1970's horror actresses, the wonderful Pamela Franklin, oh, and Orson Welles. (!!) After losing their child at birth, Lori (Pamela Franklin) and her husband Frank (Michael Ontkean) relocate to a small town called Lilith, …

Art Deco Posters and Graphics by Jean Delhaye, 1977

I promised my friend Jennifer that I would post some photos from another Art Deco book that I bought back in May, so here we are, with a promise kept! This book is absolutely beautiful, boasting over 100 illustrations (19 in full colour) in it's scant 96 pages. Other than the roughly 11 page introduction …

Home Economics

Well, after that last post, I thought that for a little fun I'd share some classic 1950's home economics videos with you. I'm not gonna lie, I'd kind of love to be able to take these classes, even as an adult, because I love sewing, cooking and decorating. Why Study Home Economics? (1955) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQm1C_iTIJM   …

Clothing Construction and Wardrobe Planning, by Doris S. Lewis, Mabel Goode Bowers and Marietta Kettunen, 1953

I find vintage home economics books fascinating to read. While absolute treasure troves of information and charmingly outdated language, they also really highlight how much pressure was put on women from an incredibly young age to appear perfect at all times - often times disturbingly so. Part one of Clothing Construction and Wardrobe Planning (which …

Some of my favourite vintage sewing pattern finds

I just wanted to share a couple of my favourite vintage sewing pattern finds - so far! I haven't sewn any of these yet, but definitely will be once I learn how to do small bust adjustments without tearing my hair out. Dope that I am, some of these pictures are missing the actual pattern …

The Golden Age of Style: Art Deco Fashion Illustration, by Julian Robinson

I bought this lovely book on Art Deco fashion illustration, published in 1976, last month while out and about with my sisters, and it is just so gorgeous I had to share it! From the inside dust jacket: 'Even for the most jaded eyes, the collections of 1911 must have been a dazzling spectacle. After …

Art In Dress by P. Clement Brown

Art In Dress by P. Clement Brown was published in 1922, according to archive.org, where it is available to read and download here. Sewing and Dressmaking books from the 1920's are so awesome to read and look through, and this one really is a treat, as it shows you how to draft your own 1920's …

Spotlight: The Ultimate Fashion History with Professor Amanda Hallay

For fun I thought I would share some fashion history awesomeness with you! Professor Amanda Hallay has a fabulous youtube channel filled with lessons on fashion history, by era, from Prehistoric to today! I absolutely love watching these videos! Professor Hallay is a really delightful woman, with a great sense of humour, and amazing amount …