Book Week 2023 – Read, Grow, Inspire Anne Elliot Costume – Part 1 I know this isn’t a quote from Persuasion (of which my character is the heroine), but this quote is so apt for this week’s project: “And pray, sir, what do you think of Miss Morland’s gown?”“It is very pretty, madam,” said he,
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.
Preparing for my 1930s wardrobe pieces with a few underlayers. Here, I draft and make a 1930s style wrap slip, based on a McCall’s pattern from 1937.
I was always fascinated by historical dress. Fascinated by it, but never had the nerve to actually wear it.
Yesterday-Today 