Category: Culture
Sew Pattern 1974 String Bikini
String bikinis were ever so popular in the 1970s. My older sister had several sets and I had a few myself. They were great for…
Crochet Knit Pattern 1906 Tam Hat
Tam hats were popular back in the early 1900s and they hit the fashion scene in a major way back in the 1980s. Rumor has…
How to Make Curvy 1940s Lips
Just like today, women were concerned about the different lipstick fashions back in the 1940s. The article and illustration below was originally published on July…
Fingernail Fashions and Fads from the Past
Think we have weird fingernail fashions today? You are so wrong. Women of the past had us beat when it came to doing their nails….
Sew Pattern 1930s Frock for Little Girls
This wonderful pattern published in The Brisbane Courier, January 1, 1931 for a kimono sleeve frock is so easy to sew. I am working on…
Sew Pattern 1980 Sun Dress
The sun dress pattern below is actually a Christmas sun dress for the Australian ladies because Christmas is during their summer. For the rest of…
Sew Pattern 1940s Shoulder Bag
The following pattern and sewing instructors are for a stylish shoulder bag made out of leather. The original pattern was published in Western Mail, May…
Wishbone Magic and Superstition
For over 2400 years, the wishbone from a hen has been used to make wishes. In fact, the wishing bone tradition probably began with the…
What Your Clothing Means in Dreams
What does your clothing mean in your dreams? Sometimes what you are wearing figures prominently in your dreams, so it must have some meaning. Clean…
Common Dream Meanings From 1908
Dream meanings change from decade to decade and from generation to generation. The dream meanings below are from a newspaper article published in 1908 and…
