Hello sweet friends. Happy Historical Fashion Friday. Today I will be sharing my latest creation: an Edwardian Sailor Suit. Edwardian Sailor Suit As you may recall I have been hosting the #GreenGablesSewAlong on my fashion Instagram channel. One of the fashion genres you see in the 1985 mini series are sailor suit inspired fashions. This led me down a rabbit hole in researching this fashion. During the end of the 19th century it became socially acceptable for ... View the Post
Making A Royal Order
Hello sweet friends! I hope your week is starting out wonderfully. This past weekend I attended a formal dinner held by the Dallas Fort Worth Costumers Guild. By Royal command the wearing of tiara's and gems to the black tie Coronation Dinner was greatly encouraged. My 1830s dress, inspired by Queen Victoria, had never been worn to a public event so I opted not to make anything new. However a bit of bling was needed so I set out in Making A Royal Order. A Royal Order So what is A Royal ... View the Post
A New 1930s Housedress
Hello sweet friends! I hope you are well. We have had a lovely guest here at Storybook Cottage. Mr. Decor's sister, Lisa, came for a visit. I readied the house while wearing A New 1930s Housedress. A New 1930s Housedress The pattern was a vintage (almost antique) 1930s gem that I had found last year. It was a mail order pattern so sadly there are no brand names or numbers to reference. At the turn of the century though the 1980s newspapers and women's magazines would advertise patterns ... View the Post
Marilla Cuthbert’s Shirtwaist
Hello Kindred Spirits! Welcome to a happy historical fashion Friday. Today I am sharing Marilla Cuthbert's Shirtwaist. Marilla Cuthbert's Shirtwaist Marilla Cuthbert is a beloved character from the Anne of Green Gables books written by Lucy Maude Montgomery. I wrote a companion post two week's ago titled the Green Gables Shirtwaist Sew Along. That post includes historical research, pattern information and other details. Green Gables Recently, Mr. Décor and I traveled to the ... View the Post
Green Gables Shirtwaist Sew Along
Hello kindred spirits! Welcome to a happy historical Fashion Friday. Today's post features details for the Green Gables Shirtwaist Sew Along. Anne Land Since I was a teenager I have loved the Anne of Green Gables book series written by Lucy Maud Montgomery. In studying Ms. Montgomery's life it is easy to see how the beloved character of Anne was created. L.M. Montgomery in 1891 wearing dreamy double puffed sleeves! Anne fans can still visit The Green Gables Heritage ... View the Post
Dress Inspired By The Quiet Man
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to a special edition of Fashion Friday. This is the sixth annual Wearing of the Green. This year's garment has been on my must make list for several years. It is a Dress Inspired By The Quiet Man. Dress Inspired By The Quiet Man The Quiet Man is a 1952 Americana classic film directed by John Ford. It stars John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara. If you have never seen the film it is often shown on St. Patrick's Day so treat yourself. I have long ... View the Post
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