[ 01. Manhattan Melodrama reproduction 30s gown pattern, 02. Sailor Girl 40s reproduction playsuit pattern, 03. Nanette Blouse 30s reproduction pattern. ]
Welcome to my newest sponsor: Wearing History! The shop offers a dizzying array of vintage clothing and patterns, as well as fantastic reproductions of vintage sewing patterns (great for those of us that covet a particularly hard to find style!). Lauren, the owner, has been interested in studying and collecting vintage clothing since 1994. She has done a lot within the fashion and historical community, including working with various playhouses and independent films in costuming. She told me that “aside from creating authentic period clothing my passions are vintage sewing patterns and finding old treasures to enjoy and pass on to others. I love everything from the 18th Century to the 1950s, but the Edwardian era and 1930s are my favorites”.
[ 04. Blouse and Bias Skirt 30s vintage pattern, 05. Pinafore Dress 1940s vintage pattern. ]
Even if you don’t sew or are interested in vintage sewing patterns (the main focus of the Wearing History shop), Lauren sells some lovely vintage pieces that are sure to excite! She is also offering gift certificates, which would be perfect for the dressmaker and vintage enthusiast on your holiday gift list! For the month of December, Lauren is kindly offering 10% off by mentioning Casey’s Elegant Musings with your purchase, during checkout. Be sure to drop by her shop, take a peek at her inspiring blog, and follow her shop on Facebook!
If you are the owner of a vintage shop, creative business, or blog, and interested in advertising on Casey’s Elegant Musings, please drop my an email for rates and fact sheet.
Great post! I love to sew and I love vintage (and vintage style) patterns!
Hey Casey,
These are beautiful patterns– I might have to buy myself a couple of those patterns. I have one question that you might have some thoughts on– one of her blouses is absolutely stunning (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35763574) but the back in open. I’m not a fan of going braless– and somehow I don’t imagine women in the 1930s would have been either. Do you have any idea what kind of underpinnings they would have used for a blouse such as this?
Great store!!
YAY!!! This is so ridiculously exciting for me! Thank you, Casey, for such a wonderful write up of my store.
This made my week!
These patterns are lovely! I’m going to go check them out right now
Gorgeous patterns – I’ll have to check out the store
Polly x
Yay for Wearing History, I love her vintage style.
I’ve bought from Lauren several times (too many, haha) and she’s a wonderful person! I recommend her etsy shop highly.
Hi Casey,
Just wanted to say that I am always impressed at how thoroughly and quickly you respond to comments. Thanks so much for taking the time to get back to me!
xx,
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