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.
When it comes to vintage fashion inspiration, how can you go past someone like Katharine Hepburn, especially when looking for gorgeous vintage trousers?
Join me on my Yesterday-Today sewing adventure as I attempt to make myself a pair of “vintage-y” work trousers, and as a bonus, try to piece the leftover fabric scraps into a matching vest top.
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.
Having completed my walking skirt adaptation, I realised I needed more vintage-styled blouses to pair with it…but not too vintage.
Yesterday-Today 