Verity Vintage Studio

1930s Separates with Treasured Threads for Poppie Cotton

 

I have one more 2022 make to show you...this one I made for Thanksgiving but had to wait to share it until today, which is my day on the Treasured Threads blog tour!

 

I selected a few vintage appropriate prints from Poppie Cotton's new fabric line Treasured Threads and made up a 1930s pattern that has been long on my list. I love separates, since I can mix and match with other things, so it was high time.

 

The skirt was simple, despite the unusual yoke detail. I made it easier by simply sewing down the front opening since it needed a side zipper anyway.

 

This floral print is just the cutest 1930s style and perfect for a blouse. This one has my favorite detail - shoulder tucks!

 

I love how these two fabrics together give a fall-ish vibe.

 

It was a comfortable yet dressy outfit to wear on Thanksgiving Day.

 

As usual, this quilting cotton washed and sewed up beautifully. Thank you so much, Poppie Cotton!

 

Don't forget to follow along with all the other lovely makers on this blog tour!

Monday, January 9	http://www.gigisthimble.com/	Amber Johnson
Wednesday, January 11	pinkdesertblossoms.shop	Leah Sande
Thursday, January 12	@jenfinquilts	Jen Williams
Friday January 13	http://happylittlecottage.blogspot.com/	Debbie Homick
Monday, January 16	JessicaDayon.blogspot.com	Jessica Dayon
Wednesday, January 18	http://www.happyquiltingmelissa.com/	Melissa Corry
Friday, January 20	aniva_rose	Aniva Willoughby
Monday, January 23	https://www.nannygoatquilts.com/	Lisa Garlic
Tuesday, January 24	Website: http://blueribbondesigns.com	Belinda Karls-Nace
Wednesday, January 25	https://verityvintagestudio.typepad.com/my-blog/	Kristin Clay
Monday January 30	http://www.abrightcorner.com/	Andy Knowlton

 

 

 

1950s Wintry Dotted Dress

I'm still catching up with my 2022 finishes so I can do my yearly recap. This dress I made at the end of last year took a while to get photos of - and these were taken in a hurry so they aren't great, but at least it is documented!

 

The fabric is from Riley Blake Designs Winter Wonder collection. This is not my usual color to wear, but I loved the cheerful scattered dots that looked festive but not too Christmassy, and decided to experiment with wearing by emphasizing one of the cool colors to accent. I'm still not sure it worked, but it was fun to try. 

 

The 1950s pattern I used called for a lot more fabric in the skirt than I had, so I adapted the skirt width and pleats to fit with what I had. 

 

Wing cuff details. I added tiny buttons to help keep the cuffs in place.

 

The fun part of this pattern is the asymmetrical tab closure at the top, which also holds a scarf. I matched the scarf with one of the dots in the fabric. Of course if you wanted to switch out scarves for different looks, you could. It would be fun to try that with a solid color dress and various printed scarves.

 

Along with the unusual color, I didn't get the fit as good as I wanted it, even with tweaking. So I'm not sure it can be considered a real success...but that's ok. Not every project needs to turn out amazing. 

Tinsel Tree Christmas Ornament: Free Cross Stitch Pattern

Happy 10th Day of Christmas! We are still enjoying the last of the Christmas season over here this week.

As usual, I got the cross stitching bug during the holidays. One of the things I made, inspired by my own little silver tinsel tree that I keep full of vintage ornaments, was this little retro hoop picture. 

 

I decided to share the pattern with everyone for free. After all, it is Christmas! (Scroll to the bottom of this post for the download link.)

The silver metallic thread is exactly the same color as my tinsel tree.

 

The pattern didn't have the same brand I used, since it's a new kind, so what is listed will work, but is not what I used for the sample. I used Cosmo Nishikiito Metallic Embroidery Floss in 33 silver, and found it quite soft and easy to stitch with (especially for metallic thread, which is notoriously difficult). If you use this kind, do not separate the threads but use the entire strand. I highly recommend!

 

The pattern also requires 18-20 small buttons. When stitching is complete, sew the buttons randomly with your silver floss, following cover photo for placement.

 

Don't like French knots? Skip them and use white or pearl seed beads instead. It's a simple pattern; if you omit the knots it's easily beginner friendly.

 

I used Touch of Pink Aida cloth for the sample. In 14 count fabric it finishes a bit too large for an ornament, but works very well on a shelf or a wall. If you want it sized down a little for an actual hanging ornament, choose 16 count Aida instead.

 

To finish it, I pressed lightweight fusible interfacing on the back to keep all the thread ends tidy, and then centered the design in the hoop. Trim the fabric to about 3/4" all the way around, and wrap the raw edge around the back of the hoop, gluing it down with a hot glue gun to the inside hoop. All done!

It's a super quick make, and also a fun way to use up some random tiny buttons! I love how retro it looks - just like my real tree.

Find the pattern at the link below. Merry Christmas, and happy stitching!

Download Tinsel Tree Ornament Chart