Ralph Pink. com is giving away a free sewing pattern - These culottes are yet another modern take on the 1950's high-waisted, button-front style. Download for free now!

Click here for a collection of beautiful vintage aprons that are lovely and functional for anyone who loves cooking and baking.

Below are some vintage patterns to download and print for your Vintage Sewing Ornaments. Have fun! Watch how they're made here!

The gray days of winter have me looking forward to spring and lighter/brighter clothing. I scanned these from a 1949 insert of the pattern department of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The green ensemble with matching beret in the first picture has my name all over it. I love the color combination. While the 30s is my absolute favorite era, there are so many things I love about the designs of this time period too. So pretty!

I’ve had a sewing themed junk journal on my list of junk journal themes for some time now. I’ve had all sorts of ideas about ribbons, threads and lace. Maybe some corset cards, and a

Hollywood 1875; ca. 1946; "Sew-Simple" Blouses: Gathers below deep shaped neckline. Long sleeves gathered to cuff band with ruffle. Very short puff sleeves and short triple-tiered sleeves. 14 unprinted tissues. [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!]

I have always loved to make things and have always had all sorts of books and kits where I found instructions and inspiration. As a kid in the late 60's and 70's, the craft books and kits I used had a different look and style to those shown below, but much of the basic information was the same. I love the illustrations and the way the color is used on the pages below ~ the layouts and the hand lettering further enhance the pages ~ I want to go make a pompom right away! Looks like…