Sewing Diaries

Modern Clothing

• Intro

• Belt

• Dress

• Gowns

• Spencer/ Pelisse

• Edwardian Jacket and Skirt

• 1914 Heirloom Gown

• Wedding Gown

• 1950's Dinner Dress

Modern Priscilla Main

March 1911

'The Importance of Correct Corseting'

March 1912

'Spring Fashion Talk'

June 1917

• The Afghan for Afghans Projects

• Short Row Peppermint Pattern

• Joseph Sweater

• Quick Hat Pattern

• Other Projects

• Etc

• A Case for Smiles Pillowcase Project

• Charity Quilting Project

• Quilting

• Other Sewing & Miscellaneous

• Paper Mache Creche

• Intro

• Lily of the Valley

• Other

Home

    The Modern Priscilla was a home, garden and needlecraft magazine published from the late 1800's to 1930. Each issue is full of articles on making clothing, having parties, cooking on a budget, planting a garden and taking care of babies.  While there are numerous publications focusing on how the wealthy Edwardians lived, very few show the middle class life depicted in The Modern Priscilla. On these pages you will find articles and pictures from three different magazines.  Each section is broken up into photographs of fashion, needlework, cooking and miscellaneous.  I hope you find them as beneficial as I have.

    Do keep in mind that I own these magazines and a significant amount of time went into taking the photographs and writing the articles.  Please enjoy the images for your own personal use only.

March 1911

Magazine

Article-'The Importance of Proper Corseting."

March 1912

Magazine

Article- "Spring Fashion Talk"

June 1917

Magazine