1940's Afternoon Dress : Sewing through the decades
These are going up slightly out of order (the next public video in this series is a 1930's bonus project) but this one was filmed, and edited first.
But I'm happy to finally be entering the mid 20th century! The forties are my favorite, and even though this is a "simple" dress by the periods standards, I think it's fun. And I tried to doll it up with styling and fabric choices.
As much as I love the colorful floral, I'm looking forward to the next forties pieces which are far more neutral and more the sort of thing I would wear on a regular basis.
(though I would rock this dress in public too, just not everyday!)
1940's Afternoon Dress : Sewing Through the Decades (YouTube)
Comments (16)
A very beautiful dress on you! The fabric is luscious! Don't negate it's charm and beauty. Yes. A hanky in a pocket would be cute, but still. Awesome!
Oh Angela this is just lovely!!! But you look beautiful in all your things!!! Then again I am one of your biggest fans... I recommend you to everyone!!! Happy sewing my dear! Keep up the beautiful work! Oh you might want to add a few hankies....
Thanks Angela, lovely dress, seems to fit you indeed very well. Great to see you taking on a simpler project, you make it look too easy. Your (self) humor is appreciated as always.
Very cute. The shape is so flattering on you that if I were in your position, I would try to make it in several colors just change the little things you don't like (placket anyone). Also, as I've been watching this series and other recent videos, I've really enjoyed learning more about your presonality and your sense of humor. Thank you Angela!
The dress is gorgeous. I love the print. The best part of the video is when you describe yourself as the "Lace Monster". :)
I love the fabric choice. Very fun. Having buttons and a placket would make sense if you needed the placket for the fit/ease of getting dressed and the buttons on top to access that part (or maybe my mind is influenced by all my pregnant and baby-having friends :) ).
Yeah - I have a few original dresses without side plackets (they button to the waist) and they need to be cut much wider to make it over the shoulders. It totally makes sense - it's just a pain!
This is my favorite decade for fashion!!!
This dress is lovely, and I adore the fabric! Great job!
Such a cute dress! I love the little details you put into it with the color of the buttons and the lace on the pockets. It has a really nice shape. I'll be interested in seeing what it looks like in another fabric or in a longer sleeved version for fall as well. I bet you could make or you might even have some lovely hats to pair with it as well.
I think with its simpler design it would be really nice in plaid for fall! or a solid colored rayon for summer. I think I want to play with other patterns and original designs before revisiting this one, but that would look nice!
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I dig the fabric choice! I think you are right, they used fun prints back in the day. I have a pix of my maternal grandma and great grandma wearing similar dresses in the 1940’s. Good job.
oh goodness, this is so sweet! i really like the lace details you added on. it totally fits the feel of the fabric. :D
This dress is fantastic, and those buttons, tho! I always mean to tell you, Angela, that your sense of humour just delights me to no end and your videos always cheer me up!
Omg I’m in love with this!! The colours are fun and the style is gorgeous! I love the simplicity of the whole outfit.