Following an Original 1910's Pattern
This dress is a little odd in terms of construction, but I actually really like the finished piece. It's surprisingly comfortable too! I thought I would regret the heavier fabric choice by the end of it, but I think it works well.
My only changes for future would be binding the button holes (I didn't realize how common of a method that was in the early 1900s until recently), and making the shoulders wider. That puckering at the back, gr.
And FUN FACT I found two Pictorial Review magazines from the late nineteens in an antique shop a couple weeks back. And I bought them. And I plan on doing a video flipping through them, because the fashion illustrations are dreamy and the advertisements are humorous.
Comments (9)
Thanks again for this video, great result and your commentary is insightful and fun, as always. I hope this project remains enjoyable and satisfying for you, despite the challenges you face.
I think covering buttons is almost always better than buying ready made. Besides, it's fun. I have a love/hate for this dress. Something I can't put my finger on, puts me off. I love the fabric, style and of course the buttons. Maybe it's the collar? regardless, it turned out very well. So happy to be a patron and know I am contributing to the process. But I'm an NPR Nerd too.
I adore this dress, even if it did cause you so much pain! One of the touches that really makes it is the buttons - and the contrasting cuffs and collar. Colour choices = perfect! Also love the way you styled it, which is so authentic you just look like you were really there :) Also, I sent you an email way back, hope you received it.
Great finished garment. I love the interesting seam lines. I'd love to figure out a way to imitate this look as a coat.
Watching these makes me want to get back into sewing clothes and not just doing boring sewing repairs.
This was just great to watch. Very helpful actually. You keep me inspired, and some day I will tackle a vintage pattern.
My first thought on the photos at the end where it pans from your head to your feet: LEGS FOR DAYZZZ!! Seriously though, I love how this dress looks. I wasn't too sure about the design of it when I first saw the pattern, but with your fabric choices it looks fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing, I can't wait to see what you make next!
So lame of me but: THE WAY YOU DID THE BELT!!!! Thats soo smart, just made a tubed waistband belt myself and struggled forever to make it sit right. This method is brilliant. Stealing your technique! Lovely job on the dress!
It's lovely! WHEW -- you deserve some kind of freaking award for actually coming out the other side with a wearable, authentic garment. Fascinating stuff!