Accessory Updates Month By Month

Oh, I do hope you will all enjoy this inspiring and informative list from Constance Talbot's Complete Book Of Sewing circa 1943.

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I, for one, can't wait to add a pert bow to my hat...

Is it possible that these fine women restyled their wardrobe mainstays, 

stitching on new collars, cuffs and linings to coats, jackets, suits and gloves monthly? 

Bright print bolero lining with matching hat. anyone?

Wardrobe Re-Mix in absolute spades!!!

However, there is something to be said for a plan... 

and even more to be said for always looking smart!

xxoo,
Betty

All The Cool Kids Are Doing It

They are all making a jacket or coat or whatever.

They are all making Lady Grey... You know, with Gertie.
Sure when the whole project launched, I saw it and I was like:
"It looks so hard. I have a nice coat.... and Jeez, I'm busy"

But then they've  all been like" Making Muslins" and "Pad Stitching" and making "Bound Button Holes" and fancy fancy tailor-y seamstress stuff.

And I got jealous.

I still don't have time right now for Lady Grey...
But I'm doing a Sort-a Kind-a sew along, but way off to the side...

A Simplicity vintage How To from 1956 and a Simplicity vintage pattern circa 1940 sumpthin'.
A simpler jacket for a complicated time.

 But I got my pad stitching on.

Not as cool as the cool kids... but working on it.

Tuesday Tip Sheet.

Handy habits... Good to have. click to enlarge!