Elegant, sophisticated and all so practical, how could I go past this “Many ways” dress with its clever collar changes. I took my inspiration from a 1938 Sears and Roebucks catalogue – a practical dress with shoulder shirring, waistline pleats and elegant puffed sleeves.
The 1930s would have to be one of my favourite decades for fashion – the line, the flow, the lovely details…it just all comes together for a very classy look. Join me as I recreate one of my photo finds from the decade.
Having completed my walking skirt adaptation, I realised I needed more vintage-styled blouses to pair with it…but not too vintage.
Do you know how hard it is to find pretty undergarments made from natural fibers? Especially if you want them to have a vintage “history-bounding” edge? Realising I was never going to find them in the shops, I figured I’d have to start making my own
Join me as I spend a few minutes chatting and trimming my new “Poppins-esque” hat.
Join me for 35 mins of stultifying vlog as I modernise a 1908 pattern of an Edwardian walking skirt for my current wardrobe. 🙂
The McCall’s M7838 shirt pattern has a lovely pleated sleeve that puts me in mind of a modernised Victorian shirt.
My research into historical clothing design led me to an interesting first project…a Victorian corset!
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