In the summertime when sweltering temperatures are a daily occurrence I find myself living in cute cotton house dresses. I have about 3-4 dresses that I wear in heavy rotation. They have begun showing their age. so I needed to make a few new frocks fast. So began my search for Finding The Perfect Wrap Dress. The Walk Away Dress Having been sewing and wearing my own dresses for a few years now I know what styles I like. An A line or fuller skirt gives me freedom of movement while ... View the Post
A Summer Garden Themed Giveaway
Hello sweet friends, Happy Fashion Friday. It has been a terrifically hot week here at Storybook Cottage. If you've been following my Instagram stories you know that after three long months of waiting (due to a brick shortage) the brick wall that was destroyed in a recent tornado was finally rebuilt! I thought a celebration was in order. Here's A Summer Garden Themed Giveaway. UPDATE: All names were put into the Wheel of Names. Congratulations to Deborah of Fairfield House winner of the pink ... View the Post
Edwardian Sailor Suit
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
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
Elinor Dashwood’s Dress Goes To A Picnic
Happy Fashion Friday friends! Today I have a fun post full of inspiring Regency attire. Grab yourself some tea and enjoy Elinor Dashwood's Dress Goes To A Picnic. Elinor Dashwood's Dress Goes To A Picnic My dear friends, Cheryl and Harry, recently hosted a lovely picnic at their country home Champ d'Étoiles. Everyone was encouraged to dress in styles from the Regency era. I thought it was a perfect opportunity to dress in Country Fashions. This simple dress worn by Elinor ... 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
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