Wearing History Blog
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Wearing History is a Vintage Revival Clothing, Sewing Patterns Blog by Lauren. This blog is a journal of my journey with sewing and costume history, including research, projects, endeavors, and miscellaneous adventures.
Wearing History Blog
20h ago
A look at hand embroidered stockings from May, 1905. Did you realize that embellished stockings made a comeback in the Edwardian through 1910s era? There were lovely knit patterns, but also embroidered stockings that could be purchased, or patterns for embroidery that could be done at home. I happen to have an e-pattern for a ..read more
Wearing History Blog
20h ago
I love a paper doll, and this ad for Cutex nail polish from April, 1937, combines paper dolls, fashion, and the fun 1930s fad for painting both moons on your nails and French tips It also gives a great look at what colors were popular (similar muted pinks to those that are popular at the ..read more
Wearing History Blog
20h ago
From a 1914 “Artikraft” needlework catalog I have, comes this lovely page of blouses. Did you know that you could order blouse embroidery stamped on fabric? All of these designs could be ordered stamped on batiste, lawn, crepe, or linene (faux linen or a linen blend). The home sewer would then embroider the designs and ..read more
Wearing History Blog
20h ago
Did you know that 1940s gals weren’t just limited to “tap pants” or bias cut slinky panties? Knit underwear were a thing, and they had been around for decades (if not longer). This is from 1945, and these lace edged ones sound adorable. From McCall Magazine, February 1945. More options for 1940s rayon knit undies ..read more
Wearing History Blog
3w ago
Introducing the newest pattern! This blouse from the early 30s was based on a period oriignal in size 32″ bust, and has been adapted to include sizes 30″-44″ bust all in the same packet. Available as both an e-pattern and a printed pattern, and 15% off for this week! On Etsy, the discount shows automatically. On my ..read more
Wearing History Blog
1M ago
Hello all! If you’ve been following along on my Instagram, you may know I’ve been working with a bit of a challenging pattern. This cape is from 1921-1922, and a few of you said you’d like to try it out, so I have finished up the pattern and just put it on my website as ..read more
Wearing History Blog
5M ago
Hello All, What a wild year 2023 ended up being for me. Actually, what a wild ride 2019-2023 ended up being. I’ll spare all the details, but life has been crazy. And I know this isn’t just me- nearly ever human alive has experienced the full range of emotions and experiences from pre-covid times to ..read more
Wearing History Blog
8M ago
If you’ve been around for a while you may recognize the Lounging at the Lido pattern. This was one of the first multi-size sewing patterns I made, way back in 2011! It’s been a long since that original sample fit me, let’s just say that ;) So I was well due for a new version ..read more
Wearing History Blog
8M ago
Newly finished just a few weeks ago (at time of writing in Summer 2023), I finally have some photos to share of the version I made myself of the Wearing History Resto-Vival pattern R150 “Promenade Deck” Dress and Cape pattern. Before I start, don’t let the white I made this in fool you! This dress ..read more
Wearing History Blog
10M ago
This is the final tutorial is for Wearing History pattern #AC131- the Side-Tied Blouse from 1920. In this tutorial I’ll give an overview of how I finished the sleeve for View 1. For a visual, here’s the long sleeve in action on my sample. This “novelty sleeve” type came about sometime in the 19-teens and ..read more