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Vintage Inspiration of the Day: 1940s Vogue Blouse

By Dr. Julie-Ann, on January 2nd, 2012%

One of my goals for 2012 is to start thinking of my sewing in terms of “collections” rather than “projects.”

Another goal for 2012 is to only own beautiful and/or confidence-building clothes by the end of the year. This year-long challenge is inspired by Solano of the Vixen Vintage blog. On December 5, she wrote:

Vintage Inspiration of the Day: Peppy Miller Inspired Party Dress

By Dr. Julie-Ann, on December 28th, 2011%

The Mister and I saw The Artist yesterday. It was the first movie we’ve seen in a theater in ages. But, it was our anniversary so we decided to splurge. We were glad we did. It is a great movie and we highly recommend it. As far as I can tell, it is still in . . . → Read More: Vintage Inspiration of the Day: Peppy Miller Inspired Party Dress

Vintage Inspiration of the Day: Rita Hayworth Inspired Party Dress

By Dr. Julie-Ann, on December 26th, 2011%

Raise your hand if you’ve been known to start a party dress the day before (or the same day) as the party. Yeah, I knew I wasn’t the only one! We’re in luck, though, because we still have five and half sewing days until New Year’s Eve.

My Vintage Vogue put this photo of Rita . . . → Read More: Vintage Inspiration of the Day: Rita Hayworth Inspired Party Dress

Vintage Inspiration of the Day: Sock Monkey

By Dr. Julie-Ann, on December 14th, 2011%

My youngest sister asked me to make a new sock monkey for my niece, Alice, who lost her beloved original one. She will be receiving it for her birthday this Saturday.

Little did I know that there is a huge sock monkey following! Anyway, I’ve been flying blind with this whole process because I’ve never . . . → Read More: Vintage Inspiration of the Day: Sock Monkey

Vintage Inspiration of the Day: 1952 Van Houten Double Peplum Suit Jacket

By Dr. Julie-Ann, on December 12th, 2011%

Perhaps it is because I spent all those years standing up in front of people either teaching or conducting workshops, but I am enamored with beautiful suits. And as I was indulging my addiction to vintage clothing over at My Vintage Vogue, my breath was taken away from me when I laid eyes on this . . . → Read More: Vintage Inspiration of the Day: 1952 Van Houten Double Peplum Suit Jacket

Vintage Inspiration of the Day: Flapper Dress

By Dr. Julie-Ann, on December 8th, 2011%

For the past several days we’ve been looking at drop waisted dresses. Dr. Molly commented yesterday,

However as I have no waist to speak of – never really had as I was one of those girls with a “boy-figure” – I would not be sure how it would look and how to fit a pattern . . . → Read More: Vintage Inspiration of the Day: Flapper Dress

Vintage Inspiration of the Day: Pleated Drop Waist Dress

By Dr. Julie-Ann, on December 7th, 2011%

Yesterday I posted a semi-swirly dress that is ideal for jitterbuggers. Well, what about the rest of us that don’t dance? I found this dress on Flickr.com. It also has a dropped waist but it is more mature looking. It looks like something I’d wear now that I’m a woman of a certain age.

Vintage Inspiration of the Day: When the Jitters Start Bugging You

By Dr. Julie-Ann, on December 6th, 2011%

Joni Marie Davis sent this photo of her parents to me. She writes,

This is my favorite picture of my mother and father, probably around 1940 or so. What do you think about that dress? They loved to dance. My mother was an accomplished jitterbugger. I just thought you might enjoy it.

Joni Marie . . . → Read More: Vintage Inspiration of the Day: When the Jitters Start Bugging You

Vintage Inspiration of the Day: Soutache Dresses Up

By Dr. Julie-Ann, on December 5th, 2011%

One of the things I learned in design school is that there really are a limited number of silhouettes in fashion and the details are what set designers apart.

For today’s inspiration, we have a 1940s white pique garden party dress being offered by Vintage Frocks of Fancy on Etsy.com. If you look at the . . . → Read More: Vintage Inspiration of the Day: Soutache Dresses Up

Vintage Inspiration of the Day: Swing, Swing, Swing Coat

By Dr. Julie-Ann, on December 3rd, 2011%

We are slowly recovering from the wind storm. Instead of sewing today, I’ll be catching up on stuff I couldn’t do when we lost power.

In my fantasy world where I am the epitome of Hollywood glamor, I look like Grace Kelly and can wear whatever I want. One of the looks I’ve always wanted . . . → Read More: Vintage Inspiration of the Day: Swing, Swing, Swing Coat

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