Verity Vintage Studio

A New Business Venture...Vintage Sewing Style!

It seems I always have something going on...and it's time to let you in on the latest project!

I've been working on setting up a new Etsy shop.

The Timely Tailor will feature curated fabric, kits & notions for the vintage seamstress!

 

We will offer carefully selected vintage-appropriate fabric by the yard with an emphasis on providing authentic prints suitable especially for dressmaking.

 

Our specialty will be taking some of that fabric and offering limited edition dressmaking kits which will include a vintage sewing pattern from Wearing History, with enough fabric and notions to make it! We take the pain out of ordering online. No buying fabric only to find you have no matching buttons. Or that you think you ordered the right color of thread and it turns out to be the wrong shade. 

We also will stock some thread and lovely little sewing notions. Some of them will be combined into various styles of hand sewing kits, so there will be something for everyone.

 

All of this is still in the pre-launch phase, but we are getting so close and I'm super excited! If you are interested in being the first to find out when we open, along with other shop news and updates, sign up for our email list here.

Item of the Week - 1950s Beaded Earrings

These lovely brown beaded earrings are Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only - slashed from $7.

Styling Some New Crochet Patterns

Three new crochet patterns were added to my Etsy shop this week. There was the Pin-up Neckwarmer, which is a scarf and 2 kinds of pins and can be worn multiple ways.

 

The Heather Bloom Neckwarmer is simple, but more than just a scarf - you can also wear this one multiple ways.

 

 

Then my Garnet Cardi, which is a 1950s inspired sweater-blouse. I had fun wearing it on Sunday along with 1950s accessories.

 

It was an absolutely beautiful day, but all the sunshine and the snow made it way too bright for photos. These are the best I could do!

 

I paired the cardigan with a tiered skirt over a crinoline, a turtleneck sleeveless top, and vintage hat, gloves, and heels from the 1950s.

 

I love the deep textured border.

 

While it is perfect for 1950s costumes or themed outfits, as I wear it here, it has classic lines and also can be paired with more modern pieces. The pattern has easy shaping and is written for sizes S-XL.

 

So that's what I've been up to this week. Next week we will get back to sewing posts - I promise! :-)

Item of the Week - Vintage Novel On Tiptoe by Stewart Edward White

This hardcover vintage novel is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only - slashed from $7.

Just Published: 1930s Beret Repro Crochet Pattern

I'm excited to share this news! My latest crochet pattern PDF download in my Etsy shop is a reproduction 1930s beret! It's quick to make and looks oh-so-authentic, especially when modeled by the lovely Cate from Vintage Gal, who kindly reviewed the pattern and allowed me to use her photos to illustrate it!

 

I've read her blog for a while, and love her crocheted sweaters from actual vintage patterns. She usually does 1930s outfits, so I knew she would be the perfect model. I was thrilled when she agreed to make and photograph a beret using my pattern, writing a very kind blog post about the process. Connections are one of the fun things about the online vintage community!

 

My version is in black, with the cutest little vintage glass oval buttons to trim the embellishment. Here I'm wearing it with my bold plaid 1930s Thanksgiving dress.

 

The beret features a simple crown and a lace openwork brim, along with a ruffled embellishment that adds perfect Art Deco flair. Wear it several ways; make it in just a few hours in any color to compliment a 1930s outfit!

Read more and purchase the pattern here.

 

Item of the Week - Vintage Style Crochet Quilt Pattern

This vintage style quilt/afghan crochet pattern download is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only - slashed from $7.

Item of the Week - Lot of 2 Vintage 1960s Patterns

These lovely 1960s vintage sewing patterns are Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only. Slashed from $14.

Item of the Week - Broomstick Lace Vest Pattern

This crocheted broomstick lace vest pattern (tutorial for the broomstick lace included) is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only - slashed from $5 per download.

Item of the Week + New Listings for the Holidays

These lovely red and white earrings from the 1960s are Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only - slashed from $6.

 

And there's till time to shop for the holidays! I have some brand new jewelry in my shop, some of it holiday themed. I have a whimsical stocking stuffer assortment of earrings at affordable prices...

 

...and a growing collection of vintage button pieces. Hop on over to the shop and browse a while!

Item of the Week - Vintage 1950s Beaded Earrings

These beaded round 1950s earrings are Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only - slashed from $7.