1957 Changeable Red-Black Silk Taffeta Dress
The dress drew positive attention at the Christmas party, where a guest asked me about the style, my sewing, and the rest of my historical sewing.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Category: A Sewing Journal – 1950s
1950s White Blouse and Black Circle Skirt: Sewing Journal
When my kids excitedly came home from work at Chick-fil-A, they had news that there was going to be a Sock Hop in two weeks with a costume contest!
My 1952 Walkaway Dress Meets 18th Century: Sewing Journal
When I ran out of large enough pieces of fabric for the skirt pattern, I pieced remnants together, which is 18th century…and I learned is also 1952 accurate.
1956 Spring Sorbet Dresses in Peach and Pink: Sewing Journal
While my daughter chose the peach silk, I’m excited about my gingham which reminds me of a party dress worn in the 1958 movie Houseboat starring Cary Grant.
