The “Leslie” 1950s skirt is by far my best selling pattern of 2022, and I’m so pleased that others have fallen in love with this silhouette as I have. This is my second Wearing History pattern to have an extended size option, one which I drafted to fit a plus size form based on body […]Continue Reading...

“Good Neighbor Club Plan”, 1954

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Authentic vintage (dresses!) for an authentic life.

I know, I know, is she seriously talking about fall already?! Yes, dear reader, yes! And as it is my favorite season, I'm not even going...

The 1950s sexy secretary look! I like how it is demure and yet highlights the 1950s hourglass shape.

Advance 4775; ca. 1948; View 1, Skirt with Pointed Belt. View 2, Skirt with Straight Belt. [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!]

This is a classy and tailored eight-gore 1950s skirt pattern that creates skirts exactly like two I have in my collection (handed down by my fashion plate grandmother ). These have the fullness without all the gathers around the waist, making for a very flattering fit.

All kinds of marvelous 1950s skirt styles from Lana Lobell. #vintage #1950s…

Vogue 6951; ©1951; Skirt. Two-piece skirt. Pleats at front and back release from waist-band. [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!]