It seems that everyone is wanting to wear fall color right now after a summer of brights and lights. In vintage fashion this is easy to do, since these styles tend to lean in the direction of traditional colors and textiles. Here is a peek at a few of the fall colors currently hanging on the racks…
Vintage Detail: Chinese Silk Brocade Robe
Silk brocade tourist robes like this have been produced for a long time. The labor involved in free hand stitching the mock-trapunto yoke, cuffs and pocket is considerable. Serpentine-shaped single needle stitching adds body to the robe, while the satin surface of the brocade reflects the stitchin…
Vintage Detail: c. 1913 Silk Chiffon Tabard
This silk chiffon tabard dates from the early 'teens when high waistlines and narrow hems were the silhouette. Designed to be worn over a tunic or gown, this very simple sheer shell has bursts of beading on the bodice front, back and skirt hem. The sheer chiffon is bound in black velvet trim aroun…
LABOR DAY Sale: 20% off

20% OFF SALE - LABOR DAY ONLYboth shopsPINTUCK SEW &PINTUCK STYLELabor Day: Monday Sept. 5Drop by for great deals on summer stock and new items!…
The 18th Century (is) Back in Fashion

VERSAILLE has an exhibition up right now that shows the influence of 18th century fashion on current design. Titled "The 18th Century Back in Fashion" (I find this awkward translation adorable) there is a colorful website devoted to the show that has several great resources. I love the exhibition…