Birthday Present Hint

I've been meaning to share my new favorite blog, Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing. I think the name explains itself. My favorite post so far is the one about custom-made belts, which 90% of vintage (sorry, mom, Pre-1980's) patterns tell you to get done to finish a dress. I really want to look at that catalog. Ahem, read the title of this post and then re-read that last sentence ;-)