Vintage Sewing Terms You Should Know
A simple list of definitions pertaining to sewing can help you greatly. It will help you distinguish various vintage styles representative of a span of about 80 years. Different terms related to basic sewing as well as to different vintage sewing styles are recorded as follows: Read more
The “Anything Goes” Decade 1970s Fashion
This was a time of total fashion “chaos”-or at least that is what some people may say. One of the mottos of this decade was that “anything goes”.
1960s Fashions - Mods and Minis
One very powerful fashion influence during this decade in American fashion was Jackie Kennedy. She wore tailored outfits and pillbox hats. Other influences have shaped the fashion of this time as well.
The Rockin’ 1950s Sewing Fashions
The 1950s was known as the Convenience Era, among many other things. This happened as a result of post-war prosperity. It may even be suggested by some people that this is a time when people started to take things for granted, and a time when clothing was more of a luxury for many people than a necessity.
The Swinging 40s Unique Fashion Era
Every decade has had its own signature fashion legacy. This is true of the past as well as the present, and the 1940s decade is no exception.