What has really changed when it comes to teaching kids how to sew? Not much as far as my research showed.

We take collars on garments for granted since they are on so many of our clothes. However, collars are an important part of a dress, a...

Introduction *This is the first post in a series. I'm doing them chronologically from the early 20th century to the present day. I don't...

written, and edited by Ellen and Mary Beth Mary Quant was a British designer who epitomized the Swinging Sixties with her miniskirts,...

Roy Halston Frowick (Halston) began his fashion career as a milliner, eventually working for Bergdorf Goodman, where he rose to fame when...

Researched and written by Ellen of Kinseysue on Etsy Bob Mackie is a prolific designer to entertainers including Cher, Carol Burnett,...

by Tyna C. Mom was a bit of a fashion hound. Nothing wrong with that: she was beautiful, younger than most of the other kids’ mothers,...

Chester Weinberg attended Parsons School of Design and graduated in 1951. He returned regularly as a guest lecturer and visiting critic...

Used patterns are a lot of work to get ready to sell however, sometimes we find little gems from the past inside that envelope. I have...

This is Part II of 1960s Style Progression. As the 1960s continued, the styles went from the tiny waisted dresses with full skirts of the...

My sister sent me this to use or not use. How could I resist? That's me on the left at age 8 and on the right is my sister at age 10....

When shopping for patterns, look at some of the "not so beautiful" patterns that have pieces that match your search. For example, if you...

Fashion changes in a blink of an eye! I personally don't change my wardrobe to meet trends. I'm a jeans and t-shirt person and I like it...

When choosing a pattern, there are many variables to consider. Necklines are one. We all hear different terms for neckline styles. Some...

Joy Spanabel Emery’s book; A History of the Paper Pattern Industry,The home dressmaking fashion revolution is a must-have resource for...

by Mary Beth from The Gingham Life This pattern is one that I do not like getting in a shipment. The 1970s were way too plaid! Now let's...

The 1960s were a pivotal time for fashion. The decade began with both full and slim skirts, jackets, and, bows, yes, bows. In the early...

by Mary Beth Vogel CoPA stands for Commercial Pattern Archive. Located at the University of Rhode Island, and part of Saving America's...