This Episode's Pattern: mrsdepew.com/shop/ols/products/haslam-dresscutting-book-no-12-1935-vintage-sewing-pattern-e-book-with-33-pattern-draftings This Episode’s Shoes: www.americanduchess.com/products/mae-edwardian-shoes-french-blue?variant=37800555839638 This Episode's Stockings: www.americanduchess.com/collections/stockings/products/clocked-ivory-silk-stockings
Oh the 80's. And the flammable hair spray. Girl in my high school choir once had to get an uneven haircut when we went onstage carrying candles one time... I love the social trends that are reflected in the democratization of design represented by sewing patterns. I never thought of it as something that has its basis in the first world war - thanks. I love the lace you added to the inside of the box pleats - a great detail. Beautiful dress. The 20's was all about the drape... - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
I found a book one time that was all about the fashion around the world during WWII. Colors, fabric choices, how many buttons were allowed, how large of pleats, all of it - deeply affected by the current political climate. Amazing read. I’ll try to find the title.
@@NoraMurrell Yes please! That book sounds absolutely fascinating. Because that's an essay, just waiting to happen. I'm looking at going back to school for an MA in Art History (trying to hijack the system to turn it more towards costuming history). At this early, early point I'm looking at concentrating on the time during and after the wars. Partially because I have a small trove of patterns from the 30's, 40's & 50's to use as reference points...
@@NoraMurrell So _that's_ what I've been doing all these years. Building a shoe stash to match to... he-hee. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
Hello may I ask what kind of lingerie/undergarments that you may use in order to get the particular silhouette you are looking for in the 1929 dress? Thank you
Honestly? Any underwear that doesn’t push everything up and out. So think silly comfortable and low profile support. OR. I wear the 1940s WWII bra from what katie did because it’s the closest I have that is still decent support, but it’s also prior to bullet bras so it’s still very low profile.
I like your 1920s house dress. But I do tend to wear baggy clothes. It's funny UA-cam costumers complain about the 1920s being shapeless but regularly wear oversized men's t-shirts and pajama pants. I'd be incredibly self-conscious in an oversized collar and cuffs though. Most of my clothes don't even have collars.
I've always wondered over the Cos Tube trend to sew in PJ's and a tee-shirt. Here's someone who clearly, because they're working on something from the 1700's, who clearly has the skills. But saves it all for a costume design. Not to knock the fun that is cosplay, but what about the rest of your life? Any clothing I finished always feels like amour when I'm walking down the street. Why save that experience only for conventions and events? - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
Clothing is such a personal concept of art and creativity and comfort all wrapped up in one. I feel like I’m developing a solid opinion or description of the 1920s, but I still am lacking the right words to describe what it is that I’m focusing in on. It’s truly a unique time period.
@@NoraMurrell Unfortunately the two flapper dresses of my maternal Granny did not survive (if you would like to share in a moment of silence at that monumental loss...). I don't even know if the were handmade or shopped. I got to wear one for Halloween back in highschool. I remember the flow and the swish. And yes - the language to describe this all. I got a membership in the UK's Costuming Society. To my eye's the language is still developing.
I was thinking about collars again for some reason. It seems like it's time for oversized collars make a come back. It seems like the last time they were popular was the late 60s early 70s.
I try to wear only natural fibers but I really can’t afford silk. Any ideas for a fabric that’s not silk that would work with this dress? Btw, love your hair style!
I'm not an expert, but maybe this will help you. I don't know, why you use natural fibers. If you do it for the comfort (like, because you don't want to sweat in polyester) you can use raylon. It is a fiber of cellulose. If you do it for the environment, lyocell is nearly the same as raylon, but the production is environmentally friendly.
If you want light weight and drapey, you want: Silk (chiffon, georgette, crepe, charmeuse), Cotton (voile, lawn, batiste), Linen, or Wool (crepe, gabardine). I highly suggest www.fabricmartfabrics.com
This Episode's Pattern:
mrsdepew.com/shop/ols/products/haslam-dresscutting-book-no-12-1935-vintage-sewing-pattern-e-book-with-33-pattern-draftings
This Episode’s Shoes:
www.americanduchess.com/products/mae-edwardian-shoes-french-blue?variant=37800555839638
This Episode's Stockings:
www.americanduchess.com/collections/stockings/products/clocked-ivory-silk-stockings
Oh the 80's. And the flammable hair spray. Girl in my high school choir once had to get an uneven haircut when we went onstage carrying candles one time...
I love the social trends that are reflected in the democratization of design represented by sewing patterns. I never thought of it as something that has its basis in the first world war - thanks. I love the lace you added to the inside of the box pleats - a great detail. Beautiful dress. The 20's was all about the drape...
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
I found a book one time that was all about the fashion around the world during WWII. Colors, fabric choices, how many buttons were allowed, how large of pleats, all of it - deeply affected by the current political climate. Amazing read. I’ll try to find the title.
@@NoraMurrell Yes please! That book sounds absolutely fascinating.
Because that's an essay, just waiting to happen.
I'm looking at going back to school for an MA in Art History (trying to hijack the system to turn it more towards costuming history). At this early, early point I'm looking at concentrating on the time during and after the wars. Partially because I have a small trove of patterns from the 30's, 40's & 50's to use as reference points...
The dress is very pretty, and I think you look fabulous in it.
Thank you!
Such a lovely shape. That blue is stunning on you.
Thank you! I love this blue, I’ve never had anything in my closet this color before!
I love this. Hmmm, shoe stash, you say. It sounds like a viable ploy --uh, I mean, shoe stash, yes, that's why I need to sew, just like you.
Exactly. This beautiful shoe is lonely and needs me to personally buy fabric and sew a dress to go with it.
@@NoraMurrell 😄
@@NoraMurrell So _that's_ what I've been doing all these years. Building a shoe stash to match to... he-hee.
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
It turned out absolutely amazing 🤩❤️😍✨ and I loved the video 🤗
Thank you so much!!
Top stitching pleats is brilliant! So is that faux hole in the neck wrap
I’m very glad I did not make a real hole in the dress. I think that would have been a true mistake.
Hello may I ask what kind of lingerie/undergarments that you may use in order to get the particular silhouette you are looking for in the 1929 dress?
Thank you
Honestly? Any underwear that doesn’t push everything up and out. So think silly comfortable and low profile support. OR. I wear the 1940s WWII bra from what katie did because it’s the closest I have that is still decent support, but it’s also prior to bullet bras so it’s still very low profile.
Gosh! This is rekindling my desire to make a 1920s dress again. Just need to think about a colour and fabrics…
May your dream fabric just drop into your lap!
Thank you 🙏🏾 !
That would be heaven sent❤️
Please, show more on how to.
This might help. ua-cam.com/play/PLex960Pm4KIhIPj-8XtiujytmMFQiybm4.html
I like your 1920s house dress. But I do tend to wear baggy clothes. It's funny UA-cam costumers complain about the 1920s being shapeless but regularly wear oversized men's t-shirts and pajama pants. I'd be incredibly self-conscious in an oversized collar and cuffs though. Most of my clothes don't even have collars.
I've always wondered over the Cos Tube trend to sew in PJ's and a tee-shirt. Here's someone who clearly, because they're working on something from the 1700's, who clearly has the skills. But saves it all for a costume design.
Not to knock the fun that is cosplay, but what about the rest of your life? Any clothing I finished always feels like amour when I'm walking down the street. Why save that experience only for conventions and events?
- Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi
Clothing is such a personal concept of art and creativity and comfort all wrapped up in one. I feel like I’m developing a solid opinion or description of the 1920s, but I still am lacking the right words to describe what it is that I’m focusing in on. It’s truly a unique time period.
@@NoraMurrell Unfortunately the two flapper dresses of my maternal Granny did not survive (if you would like to share in a moment of silence at that monumental loss...). I don't even know if the were handmade or shopped. I got to wear one for Halloween back in highschool. I remember the flow and the swish.
And yes - the language to describe this all. I got a membership in the UK's Costuming Society. To my eye's the language is still developing.
I was thinking about collars again for some reason. It seems like it's time for oversized collars make a come back. It seems like the last time they were popular was the late 60s early 70s.
I try to wear only natural fibers but I really can’t afford silk. Any ideas for a fabric that’s not silk that would work with this dress? Btw, love your hair style!
I'm not an expert, but maybe this will help you. I don't know, why you use natural fibers. If you do it for the comfort (like, because you don't want to sweat in polyester) you can use raylon. It is a fiber of cellulose. If you do it for the environment, lyocell is nearly the same as raylon, but the production is environmentally friendly.
If you want light weight and drapey, you want: Silk (chiffon, georgette, crepe, charmeuse), Cotton (voile, lawn, batiste), Linen, or Wool (crepe, gabardine). I highly suggest www.fabricmartfabrics.com