Va-Voom Vintage with Brittany

 It’s been a very long time since my last post here. I think there’s no better way to do something than to jump right in and do it so here I am! In the few years I’ve been away from bloggi...

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For about a year now, I've been trying to build a more wash and wear wardrobe. I love my delicate vintage dresses but I find myself wanting easy things I can slip on and get some housework d...

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It's a new year and great time to try new things. Last week I cleaned out my vanity drawers and took stock of my makeup. I realized I had a lot of red lipsticks but I really wanted to try so...

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Winter is my favorite time of year to bake! The oven heats this tiny house up so much in the warmer months so I like to pull out my Pyrex and bake as much as possible while it is still cold ou...

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For some, its the excitement of those beautiful dress that you could make at home. For others, it's the chain e-mail of Facebook. Your friends send it, its in every sewing group. I won't lin...

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Most of my free patterns are knitted but here's a spectacular one for crochet from 1952. This pattern includes sequin covered lounge slippers, evening handkerchief, earrings, necklace, hair ...

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Get ready for winter weather with these spectacular gloves with a puffy striped gauntlet from 1952. Imagine the color combination possibilities: classic black and white, black a chartreuse (...

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Here's a winter issue of the 1940s teen magazine, Calling All Girls. This issue advertises the Calling All Girls branded head scarf with different ways to wear it but I really love the rodeo ...

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This morning, my new friend Erin picked me up and we went to Vintage Market Days of St Louis at Chesterfield Mall. I've never been to Vintage Market Days even though it's been popping up in...

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This 50s leopard print cardigan comes with a darling matching hat. This pattern is in bust sizes 32-42 inches and if you need help with resizing, check the vintage knitting resources at the b...

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Perfect for winter through late spring, this loose fitting blouse has pockets, a funnel collar and ties at the waist. I love the casual look of the rolled cuffs. The model wears it over ...

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I found this issue of Calling All Girls in an out of town antique shop a few summers ago and I was so excited because I've never seen this magazine before. Its a teen fashion magazine and als...

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I see a lot of ladies with very short hair wondering how they can achieve vintage hairstyles. Here's a 1953 pin curl set with a playful and casual look in the front and beautifully shaped wav...

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I have another free vintage knitting pattern from my stack of vintage magazines. This one is for a fabulous 1957 harlequin sweater. I hope to make this one for myself but I really can't s...

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If you enjoyed my post on 20 free 1950s style dress patterns, here are over 30 more 1950s inspired sewing patterns for your mid century wardrobe. Here you will find links to free sewing patte...

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Happy 4th of July to everyone! Today I have a fabulous late 1940s sweater that I think looks a little like a spider web, don't you? I think it would be perfect in black with white or char...

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In May I shared a look inside this American Girl Magazine from 1955. There were so many other adorable vintage swim suits and sun dresses, I wanted to share the rest! I love the ruffled and r...

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With the heat of summer in full swing, knitting may sound a little crazy but this curve-hugging sleeveless dress is perfect for the office or a movie date in the dark, cold air conditioning w...

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You wouldn't believe how excited I was when I found this 1940 American Hairdresser magazine. Its full of beautiful setting patterns, brush outs and this one even shows photos of the hair fres...

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I've been planning some summer sewing projects for myself and I've found a lot of wonderful inspiration in my old magazines. Here's a look inside American Girl Magazine from 1955. American Gi...

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I've never had the patience to knit an entire dress before but this 1957 ensemble is one I would make an exception for. The elegant shape of the pencil dress is elevated with a detachable...

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The Missouri River floods have been on the news for several weeks so I didn't expect to get to have a walk and picnic on my favorite trail so soon! My husband was off work last Friday and we ...

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Its time for this month's free vintage knitting pattern. This one is from 1952 for an adorable basic bolero. This bolero fits bust sizes 32-38 inches but if you need help resizing please che...

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Here are a couple of classic pin curl setting patterns and brush outs from American Hairdresser Magazine 1953. American Hairdresser is a magazine for salon owners and professional stylists so...

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There's still some time this spring for light coats and jackets for brisk days so this month's pattern is a perfect  little tweed box coat from 1955. This coat is in a body bust size of 32-3...

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