vintage velvet dress Black Lace none Size marked vintage 1930s blue velvet dress

Add to this look with your personal choice of paint or pillows

DIY Advent calendar sweater Little elf dog sweater Let's not forget about our favorite furry pals

I found plenty of great options at Nordstrom this season, from cheerful colors and easy neutrals to fun prints

A bright bra under a sheer top adds colour and confidence

Black Winged Eyeliner If you like the focus of your makeup to be on your eyes, keep your blush and lip color subtle and create a bold winged liner with a rich black eyeliner

approximately 3/4 yard fabric* an additional 1/2 yard if you'd like to add a contrasting band with matching arm hole binding and fabric tie 1 package 1/2 inch double fold bias tape (if making elastic casing dress) 1/2 inch wide elastic (if making elastic casing dress coordinating thread steam iron/ironing board scissors pins safety pins hem gauge seam ripper rotary cutter, ruler and mat (if making your own bias tape) Let's begin, shall we