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    Reproductions of 1940s blazers?

    I just acquired some Vintage Vogue patterns for stylish 40s blazers: http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v2885-products-7074.php?page_id=850 http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/v1019-products-8949.php?page_id=850 They're not quite the lines you're looking for, but perhaps could be...
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    Best Era for Summerwear?

    thanks for your input, gals! I didn't even have swimsuits in mind when I posted this, but there are some really cute ones out there in every decade. Those 30s ones are just adorable, Cecil. I was just dreaming of a time when I can wear cute/classy clothes again because I don't need half a...
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    Best Era for Summerwear?

    I did a little search, but I still might have missed if this topic has already been covered. I do a lot of sewing and am considering creating a new wardrobe for summer (so sick of the clothes in my closet). I'm leaning toward 1940s, because it seems to be a bit more flattering a style for my...
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    Show us what you've made!

    Maggie-Your adaptation looks great! And why would it be unethical to accept payment for your services? You're obviously a talented seamstress! My attempt at this dress was not so good. Partly because I hadn't realized the fabric I got (on sale) had so much give to it until I washed it and...
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    Show us what you've made!

    Kamikat-LOVE IT! It's gorgeous, and the fabric is so fabulous. Looking dynamite!
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    Vintage Reality Show?

    Oh! I missed that one! I thoroughly enjoyed the Edwardian Manor House among the others.
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    Victorian Boots

    My next pair of boots...? I'm thinking about getting some Victorian-style boots as my next pair of shoes, but this is about all I can afford. I know they don't compare with the ones for which you guys have already posted links. (I can only dream about getting a pair of those)...
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    Umbrellas & Parasols!

    Black lacy parasols always put me in the mind of the whole goth scene, which does sometimes take into account vintage inspiration. Personally, I'd go for one of the softer colors. But as always, it all depends on what you're wearing... Heather, I don't think you'd look crazy. They used to...
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    Girdles, Corsets, and Underpinnings

    :eusa_clap Brilliant! I don't think I could ever make that transition...I'm too used to them being round, guess they're more Appalacian than Rockies (or Mt Fujis)
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    Fashion for misses

    I'd say that all the pics you posted are of outfits considered "sportswear", and exude an image of activeness and vitality, which we associate with youth. I agree, the color and fabric design choices will do a lot. The cut and style never seem to matter as much as color or pattern. And I...
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    Ideal bodies for the eras

    That's cute and a good idea, Anwen. (I'd like to see your take on it) Thanks! I'll have to try something similar and see how it looks.
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    Ideal bodies for the eras

    I've perused/skimmed the thread, but I haven't seen much talk about us poor, top heavy gals. I'm 43" Bust (spilling out of my 36D...which was hard enough to find, why don't stores stock this size?), 33" waist, and 41" hips. I don't have many vintage style clothing items. I recently made a 40s...
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    Modern and repro hats

    I totally agree! I've just started selling some of the things I make, and they aren't very good, so I feel the need to sell them cheap. But then I am not reimbursed for my time at all. Anything hand made is SO time consuming. It makes me sick to look in department stores when they can sell...
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    Favourite vintage sewing books?

    I am totally going to have to keep my eyes peeled for these books! I've thought about using our local library's Inter Library Loan system, too... Now I think I really need to check it out. I'm still trying to learn my textiles/fabrics names and history... The pleasant one is the only one...
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    Show us what you've made!

    Excellent fabric choice and it looks stunning on you!
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    Favourite vintage sewing books?

    I know! I wear jeans and sit cross-legged most of the time, so it takes a lot of concentration on my part to cross my ankles and sit daintily in a skirt or dress. Maybe if I had more vintage clothes to wear more often, I would learn to have some poise and grace!
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    Favourite vintage sewing books?

    Lady Day already posted some alteration instructions from her nifty book, so I skipped over that section of mine and thought I'd share a page from the "Your Physical Self: Poise, Posture, Charm" section, which is 32 pages long! Here is a little instruction on how to use your feet/sit...
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    Show us what you've made!

    LadyDAy-So jealous! I have really been in need of some nice white blouses. I like the shirring (?) details and the cuffs, too.
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    Show us what you've made!

    Gorgeous, MissAmelina! I thought it looked fine before, too, but it looks really great with the choice/belt you made!
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    Favourite vintage sewing books?

    I picked up a book at our local (and very awesome) used book store for about $6. Modern Dressmaking Made Easy by Mary Brooks Picken. And I adore it! I could read it for hours and hours, and get sucked in every time I open it. Its copyright dates are 1938, 1939 and 1940. It covers a variety of...

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