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1930s Velvet Christmas Gown Progress

1930s Velvet Christmas Gown Progress

There was never a better time to start something than so close to a deadline, but with just a couple days of hard graft, I'm surprised and relieved that the...
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1930s Velvet Evening Gown Inspiration

1930s Velvet Evening Gown Inspiration

To get right to it, I have about two weeks to make my Christmas Party dress. This year it's green and it's velvet, and it's all the fault of these...
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A 1930s "Bonnie & Clyde" Sweater Blouse

A 1930s "Bonnie & Clyde" Sweater Blouse

Another adventure in sewing knits - I'm hooked, now! I've got my wooly nylon thread, my ballpoint needles, and a goodly dose of foolhardiness. Sorting through my vintage sweaters board...
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An Easy Thrifted and Me-Made 1930s Fall Outfit

An Easy Thrifted and Me-Made 1930s Fall Outfit

With so many fanciful gowns from various centuries lingering in my closet, 20th century items just feel like normal clothes now. Which is great! Sure, I wear my share of...
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Tagged: 1930s
Miss Fisher Chinoiserie Jacket Refashion

Miss Fisher Chinoiserie Jacket Refashion

The Miss Fisher Fashion quest continues! So far I've made some trousers, a skirt, a blouse, a couple hats, and I've purchased a few things as well. I've also caught...
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My Version of McCall 8641 - 1936 Skirt Pattern

My Version of McCall 8641 - 1936 Skirt Pattern

My 1930s "Miss Fisher" skirt inspired by McCall 8641 from 1936 Continuing on with my Miss Fisher Capsule Wardrobe, I set to making a skirt from the navy blue wool...
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1930s Photoshoot with Elspeth for Royal Vintage Shoes

1930s Photoshoot with Elspeth for Royal Vintage Shoes

Gosh, I've been so busy I've forgotten to share SO much! Time to back up and show you the pretty pictures! I put together a photo shoot with Elspeth, a...
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My First Miss Fisher Outfit

My First Miss Fisher Outfit

Last month I wrote about my love obsession with Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, and of course Miss Fisher's fashion. While the show is set in 1929, most of what Miss...
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Double Vintage 1970s-does-1930s Wide Legged Pants

Double Vintage 1970s-does-1930s Wide Legged Pants

If you've been following me for awhile you'll know I have a bit of an obsession with vintage pants. Although I own and wear modern low-rise jeans, I much prefer...
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Tagged: 1930s Vintage
Introducing Royal Vintage Shoes - Shoes for 1920s through 1940s

Introducing Royal Vintage Shoes - Shoes for 1920s through 1940s

For the past few years I've been running a historical footwear company called American Duchess. We make a lot of really old fashioned shoes, all the way back to the...
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1930s Pink Easter Dress and Vintage Underpinnings

1930s Pink Easter Dress and Vintage Underpinnings

I love a holiday, a great excuse to wear something frothy, frilly, and vintage. I've been rather lazy the past several holidays, though, not wanting to shimmy into the underpinnings...
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Tagged: 1930s Undies Vintage
Wearing History 1930s "Moderne" Dress - Done, Finally!

Wearing History 1930s "Moderne" Dress - Done, Finally!

Wearing History "Moderne" dress with alterations, paired with a me-made cloche, and "Sylvia" two-tone 1930s shoes in red/white I finally finished it! YAY! It only took me - oh my...
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