Your blue skirt is really pretty - I especially love how well it looks with that adorable peasant blouse!
Here's my latest - a Valentine frock inspired by a dress worn by Ginger Rogers in Carefree.
More photos and full details on my blog: "Carefree Valentine"
Good luck on your sewing course, LinaSofia - can't wait to see what you make first!
Yesterday I completed this skirt from McCall's "instant" 1-yard pattern - having started it two years ago!
Full details on the blog - The skirt that almost never was.
I totally agree with what the other posters have said - there's no need to limit yourself to an era. Although I mainly love recreating the look of the early 40s, I'll happily wear my hair in victory rolls with an early 60s dress.
xx Charlotte
I just came across this thread and thought I'd add my recent series on Sailor Style - I traced the evolution of sailor dresses from Victorian era to 1970s.
Part 1: Nautical Fashion is Born
Part 2: The Rise of the Middy
Part 3: Nautical Sails Again (my favourite!)
Part 4: Wartime...
This is my first attempt at proper tailoring, and it was a long time in the making - I started it back at the beginning of January. I made a few adjustments to the original pattern, which I've blogged about here: The Cherry Pie Dress.
I got mine on ebay UK, it's a wool/rayon blend and it's pretty nice. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300452502248&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I dress quite "normal" most of the time, it just happens that a lot of what I wear is vintage. I've always worn skirts and dresses (never been able to get trousers to fit since I was a teen) I don't think I particularly look "dressed up" in a mid-40s shirtwaist day dress or knee-length skirt and...
Has anyone used Vintage Vogue 7464 (Hats)?
I'm struggling hugely with the last few instructions on hat B in this pattern, and I was wondering if anyone else had used it. It doesn't help that there are no pictures or illustrations of what the back of the hat should look like.
I just came across this thread and I thought it was worth reviving. That suit of Marilyn's from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is among my favourite ever movie costumes and I've been searching in vain for a sewing pattern for a similar one. In fact most of the costumes in that film are on my wishlist...
My third sewing project from a vintage pattern! I used a 1950s jumper dress pattern, changing the neckline from V to sweetheart. I'll definitely use this pattern again, but next time I'll do the Full Bust Adjustment pattern alterations.
The birdie dress is wonderful! I think it would be great for work. If you're on a budget though, why not try etsy or ebay for something similar - you can often pick up an original 50s dress for under $65.
I'm in the process of narrowing down my etsy faves to which are essentials (and beyond...
The birdie dress is wonderful! I think it would be great for work. If you're on a budget though, why not try etsy or ebay for something similar - you can often pick up an original 50s dress for under $65.
I'm in the process of narrowing down my etsy faves to which are essentials (and beyond...
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