Hello sweet friends, I hope this very busy week is going well for you. I was not going to make a holiday dress this year and then I found the perfect fabric for A Prairie Wonderland Inspired Party Dress. The Perfect Fabric I had gone into Joann's for some thread. Somehow I bypassed all the fabric. But right near the thread they had a small display of vintage inspired Christmas fabric. I texted my friend Michele and daughter Lou with instructions that they needed to tell me that I did not ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Veterans Day
Hello sweet friends. It's been a few years since I wrote a post that truly shares my appreciation for our service men and women. Here's to Friday Favorites Veterans Day. Friday Favorites Veterans Day I showed this lovely list to my favorite veteran and he said it was wonderful. What I'm Watching It's no secret that I am a PBS junkie. The Mr. and I are currently watching season 2 of World On Fire. This WWII drama follows the intertwined lives of ordinary people across Europe. In my ... View the Post
1940s Bomber Jacket With Patriotic Dress
Hello vintage loving friends! Today I have a very special post for you. It was inspired by learning that November is Aviation History Month. I think you will love the journey of knowledge I have gone on to make my latest creations: a 1940s Bomber Jacket With Patriotic Dress. A Little History The concept of the flight jacket can be traced back to around 1910. Members of the Royal Flying Corps in Belgium and France had begun taking to the air in open-cockpit biplanes, balloons, and ... View the Post
Star Wars Costume Extravaganza
Happy Monday sweet friends! Welcome to a special Halloween edition here on DTA. This post features the Star Wars Costume Extravaganza. Star Wars Costume Extravaganza This is now the fourth Halloween we have enjoyed with the Scoma family. Every year Mike and Michele plan an epic Halloween theme for their annual party. Michele is in charge of creating six costumes for her family and collaborates with Mike to create amazing decor for both the inside and outside of their home. Their ... View the Post
Caroline Ingalls Black and White Dress Reveal
Hello sweet friends! Welcome to a very special historical Fashion Friday. I have to say that this year's Costume Extravaganza just about did me in. But like all Little House stories it all worked out in the end. I hope you enjoy the Caroline Ingalls Black and White Dress Reveal. All The Historical Research I recently shared all my historical research for the dress including images, fabrics, patterns and more in this post. To bring you up to speed the inspiration for this dress comes ... View the Post
Making Caroline Ingalls Black And White Dress
For this years annual October Costume Extravaganza I wanted to create a dress that has been on my To-Do list for quite awhile. As I will soon be attending my friend Cheryl's Victorian Weekend it was the perfect time for Making Caroline Ingalls Black And White Dress. The Research Believe it or not the actual sewing of the dress is the easy part. For me it is always the research that can take a considerable amount of time. I've been pinning dresses, fabrics and historical fashion plates to ... View the Post
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