House dress vintage

I've written previously about my campaign to "Bring Back the House Dress" and it struck a chord with many of you. Apparently I'm not the only one who has become disenchanted with sloppy at-home wear and is trying to up my game. But what about winter? Here are some of my suggestions for cold weather "house dresses".

Ditch the leggings and try a vintage-inspired house dress instead. This simple act can help you feel more productive and put together, plus vintage clothing is so much fun. This post is originally from 2017

Hello, housedress! Your rickrack looks mighty fine. I think I'll sew you. You make me want to fluff up the couch cushions! I love your *real...

Every day at work, I fantasize what it would be like to be a housewife. I would gladly trade answering hundreds of questions, writing evaluations, and waking up early for cleaning, cooking, and sew…

An estimated one in seven women wore Nelly Don dresses. A style revolution ensued, and the face of the American housewife was transformed.

This is a full-sized, ready-to-cut and sew paper sewing pattern for a charming 1920s embroidered Bungalow Apron Dress (also known as a Porch Dress, Hooverette, or house dress). It is very easy to sew and features kimono sleeves, rounded pockets, and a belt worn just over a slightly gathered waist. The pattern can be made with or without the embroidery details and would also look quite lovely in a cotton print. Rather have a PDF print-at-home pattern? Find that here…

Advance 2117; ca. 1938; House Dress. Featured in Advance Fashion News, September 1938 [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!] Mugsey35

When I think of house dresses, I usually think of cheap, matronly, brightly-printed sack dresses sold on the sidewalk outside the dollar sto...

Good morning! Thanks for all the well-wishes on my recuperation! I still think I'm trying to get sick, but as the worst of it seems to ...

Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: The House Dress: a Humble History