vintage sewing Tag

vintage sewing patterns 1940s

Finished: Simplicity 1728, circa 1946

I only realised recently that I didn't own a plain black blouse, how remiss! I remembered this pattern in my collection - it's Simplicity 1728 from 1946 - and set to making a test. The size 36 fit really well across my shouolders, and I only...

Finished: DuBarry 5235 Jumper-Dress, circa 1940s

There's something so practical and versatile about a 1940s jumper-dress - I've seen a few on Instagram lately and was inspired to sew my own version. The pattern I went with is DuBarry 5235, which has been in my queue for 10 years...