Elsa Schiaparelli Famous Firsts

I love this video from the official Schiaparelli Youtube Channel, it is such a wonderful and perfect tribute to her and her work and I just wanted to share it with all of you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of3-Zb4fuOY&list=PL0h0de8HBJaWQR_XYHcN1av3-ViXixBuh Isn't it just perfect?? It is by Dutch film maker Christian Borstlap and was commissioned by the House of Schiaparelli. …

Women in the 1940’s & 1950’s

I found this on Youtube and I only wish that it were longer, I thought that you guys would really like to watch it too. I really feel for the women who were working during the war, enjoyed their jobs (and were really damned good at them!) but had so many doors closed to them …

Le Petit Echo de la Mode, August 9th, 1953, free download

This is the second to last issue of Le Petit Echo de la Mode in my collection of vintage French magazines, at least for now. I hope you all enjoy it! Click here to download.

In Which I Regret My Life/Sewing Choices: Butterick 2005, Vintage Trousers/Overalls

The pants, oh god, the pants! Luckily I made these knowing that at best they would be a wearable muslin/toile, at worst...well, an UNwearable muslin/toile. My first mistake was using a maternity pattern, which I am definitely not in need of. But I thought the pattern looked super cute and I would be able to …

What’s My Line? With Mystery Guest Elsa Schiaparelli, September 21st, 1952

I found this on Youtube and just had to share it with you all! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OL8Xp8WiL5c

Time Warp Wives

I just finished watching this and had to share it with all of you. These women are so sweet and their dedication is amazing! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOC_vsKy9O4

Interview with Stacey of The Dress Form!

Today I'm interviewing the incredibly awesome Stacey Laing of The Dress Form! It was so cool getting to know her better, learn about her business and hear a bit about her own vintage dress collection, she's a gal after my own vintage loving heart! I hope you all enjoy this interview with Stacey, and make …

Dior Sunday: 1949

1949 certainly saw more gorgeous dresses and gowns from your pal and mine, Christian Dior! Today I'm sharing just a few of my favourites. The first dress I want to show you is the Dali dinner dress: This dress was made of gold and black silk brocade and was inspired by the work of Salvador …

Le Petit Echo de la Mode, May 17th, 1953, free download

This issue of Le Petit Echo de la Mode actually came out on my older sister's birthday - decades before her birth. 😉 So I especially love it. As always, click here to download! I hope you enjoy this week's issue!

Simplicity 4275, A Vintage Jumper

Another garment made from the box of vintage patterns I got for Christmas! This one was also without an envelope, but I found an image of the original pattern envelope online: Here is my orphaned copy, in size 14: I made view 3 in a lovely cotton houndstooth fabric. Oof, the facings are a mess, …