tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post3757992256287858497..comments2024-01-17T04:06:48.915-06:00Comments on Romantic History: 1930's Style Red and Cream Cotton DressSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06713535191616985475noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-7132889543756146932010-09-03T19:34:57.057-05:002010-09-03T19:34:57.057-05:00It's beautiful, and I don't think the prin...It's beautiful, and I don't think the print is too large at all! Lovely job, as usual!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234162572763034574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-58743503402027715642010-09-02T15:05:32.693-05:002010-09-02T15:05:32.693-05:00Sarah,
Beautiful red and cream dress.
The print is...Sarah,<br />Beautiful red and cream dress.<br />The print is so very pretty and looks wonderful on you.<br /><br />Have a sweet life and God bless,<br />dDeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08019741103496608961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-3830207897946000492010-09-02T09:21:22.973-05:002010-09-02T09:21:22.973-05:00Sarah Grace, I'll try to get that sketch up so...Sarah Grace, I'll try to get that sketch up soon! I have been busy this week since we started homeschooling but hopefully by the weekend I'll have it ready to scan and post. <br /><br />Lisa, it really depends on what year you want to portray. I don't know much about post-1865 fashions, but one of my favorite lightweight pieces for cool weather is the wool mantle I made last year. If you look under September 2009 posts, you should be able to see the one I made. It is in three pieces - two fronts, one back - and is unlined. I turned the hem to the outside and covered it with a band of trim and sewed it down by hand. The front closes with several hooks and eyes. It is just perfect for cool weather! On the Sewing Academy we are currently dicussing "working class coats" in the outwear section. The most recent coat discussed in that thread looks great for what you might need - a shorter coat that looks simple to make up and wear. I plan to make one like that before our next reenactment at the end of September.<br /><br />Gillian, this is my current "Civil War" hairdo, but I use it everyday because I'm growing my hair out and this works well for hair that is not short enough to look cute, but not long enough to look pretty. :P It is basically a 2-strand French Braid. I start at about eyebrow level and just twist the strands over each other, adding more hair in all along the perimter of the head til I get to the center back. Then I do the same to the other side. I tuck up the leftover ends into each other and bobby pin into place. If you have longer hair, you can make a braided bun or just tie it into a ponytail. A lady at a reenactment I went to in May showed me how to do this style and now I use it all the time. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06713535191616985475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-73281268470414782732010-09-02T09:21:14.632-05:002010-09-02T09:21:14.632-05:00Sarah Grace, I'll try to get that sketch up so...Sarah Grace, I'll try to get that sketch up soon! I have been busy this week since we started homeschooling but hopefully by the weekend I'll have it ready to scan and post. <br /><br />Lisa, it really depends on what year you want to portray. I don't know much about post-1865 fashions, but one of my favorite lightweight pieces for cool weather is the wool mantle I made last year. If you look under September 2009 posts, you should be able to see the one I made. It is in three pieces - two fronts, one back - and is unlined. I turned the hem to the outside and covered it with a band of trim and sewed it down by hand. The front closes with several hooks and eyes. It is just perfect for cool weather! On the Sewing Academy we are currently dicussing "working class coats" in the outwear section. The most recent coat discussed in that thread looks great for what you might need - a shorter coat that looks simple to make up and wear. I plan to make one like that before our next reenactment at the end of September.<br /><br />Gillian, this is my current "Civil War" hairdo, but I use it everyday because I'm growing my hair out and this works well for hair that is not short enough to look cute, but not long enough to look pretty. :P It is basically a 2-strand French Braid. I start at about eyebrow level and just twist the strands over each other, adding more hair in all along the perimter of the head til I get to the center back. Then I do the same to the other side. I tuck up the leftover ends into each other and bobby pin into place. If you have longer hair, you can make a braided bun or just tie it into a ponytail. A lady at a reenactment I went to in May showed me how to do this style and now I use it all the time. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06713535191616985475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-38761513429545883912010-09-02T08:33:44.393-05:002010-09-02T08:33:44.393-05:00Sarah, this is so lovely! I like the double layer...Sarah, this is so lovely! I like the double layer of the sleeves :-) How exactly did you do your hair? I love that style and would really like to be able to reproduce it!Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05033962421747253414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-15375921296174751772010-09-02T05:31:03.585-05:002010-09-02T05:31:03.585-05:00That's a very, very pretty dress, and I feel q...That's a very, very pretty dress, and I feel quite humbled by the fact that you just took some shapes and merged them into it... that's something I'm trying, but apparently am not so good at. Yet, hopefully. I'll keep you as an inspiration in the meantime!Hana - Marmotahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03532515160608083460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-30594263875970991832010-09-01T18:50:23.869-05:002010-09-01T18:50:23.869-05:00Hello Sarah:
Another lovely dress!
Could you giv...Hello Sarah:<br /><br />Another lovely dress!<br /><br />Could you give me a suggestion? I will be visiting a living historical re-enactment in later Sept. I would like to make a mid to later 1800's period correct 'lightweight' jacket (I live in Florida). I would prefer it to be a shorter length. What would you suggest? Thanks.<br /><br />LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12135259764690810696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-59416101496024174052010-09-01T12:48:09.229-05:002010-09-01T12:48:09.229-05:00If it's not too much trouble, perhaps you coul...If it's not too much trouble, perhaps you could post the sketches on your blog, so that anyone who might wish to use it could.<br /><br />God bless,<br />Sarah GraceSarah Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11528995017267283342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-48143293568722790002010-08-31T07:18:00.341-05:002010-08-31T07:18:00.341-05:00I'll work on getting that sketch done up today...I'll work on getting that sketch done up today. Do you have an email address I could send it to, or would you rather me post it here on the blog?<br /><br />Jackie, I definitely plan on some fall 30s dresses. I really want to make a skirt/jacket/blouse suit combo. We'll see!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06713535191616985475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-83670143566465415292010-08-31T05:04:21.348-05:002010-08-31T05:04:21.348-05:00Another beautiful beautiful dress! And I love the ...Another beautiful beautiful dress! And I love the print of the material you used :-)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00770377740616932615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-20486340731310415182010-08-30T18:59:41.915-05:002010-08-30T18:59:41.915-05:00Sarah, could you make a sketch for me of the patte...Sarah, could you make a sketch for me of the pattern pieces that you used to make your 1930s dress? I have a friend who is somewhat top-heavy & she wants to wear dresses, but the dresses she has never fit properly. Perhaps if I could make her a dress from the 1930s, it might suit her proportions. <br /><br />By the way, you look simply lovely in all of your 1930s dresses. It seems to be the style that suits you.<br /><br />God bless,<br />Sarah GraceSarah Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11528995017267283342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-53055306140045799152010-08-30T13:51:19.791-05:002010-08-30T13:51:19.791-05:00Tabita, I too have had a hard time finding styles ...Tabita, I too have had a hard time finding styles to suit my figure, which tends to be top-heavy, or sausage-like since my bust/hip measures 10 inches more than my waist. I'm trying to loose weight but I think it is coming off pretty evenly all over, so it really doesn't help my overall shape. :P <br /><br />I really like this style because it gives the illusion of slimness and length, and since the focus is on the shoulder/neck area, it takes away from the visual heaviness of the bosom. Anyway, I made up my own pattern for the dress but it is based on 1930's styles. If you like I can make a sketch of what each pattern shape looks like, if that could help you create this style for yourself! It's SO basic! The sewing is easy, I think the trick is proportion and fit. Fitting things looser through the chest actually helps me look smaller there, and having things looser through the hip/thigh also helps - but not too big, or else I'd look poofy. :P I love love love 30's styles. They are definitely one of my favorites now! They just work really well for me.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06713535191616985475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-38215823376819092382010-08-30T12:54:37.249-05:002010-08-30T12:54:37.249-05:00I love it! I would so love to have a pattern for i...I love it! I would so love to have a pattern for it. I don't know if we are similar size but I think we may be similarly built, and this dress might work for me. I have bought so many patterns trying to find something to suit me. <br /><br />You look lovely!tabithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17088836007624150734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-59206710153542805582010-08-30T11:03:08.985-05:002010-08-30T11:03:08.985-05:00Just gorgeous! You look beautiful.Just gorgeous! You look beautiful.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16860487428631923601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-82941033464076337212010-08-30T08:46:24.534-05:002010-08-30T08:46:24.534-05:00I love it! The fabric is just perfect! :o) Now you...I love it! The fabric is just perfect! :o) Now you just need a touch of babies breath in your hair ;o)Nabila Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685042701889986697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-69139951004374192782010-08-30T07:31:06.365-05:002010-08-30T07:31:06.365-05:00What a great dress! You did a wonderful job of fus...What a great dress! You did a wonderful job of fussy cutting it so that the flowers landed just right. Wanda in EdmontonWandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04491400882368140332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-34130401211009652412010-08-30T06:09:40.186-05:002010-08-30T06:09:40.186-05:00You look beautiful! I love the length of the skir...You look beautiful! I love the length of the skirt on you.Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11894247974983793889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-26250623050752100522010-08-30T00:31:31.328-05:002010-08-30T00:31:31.328-05:00How I wish I lived near you so that I could come o...How I wish I lived near you so that I could come over and just *watch* how you sew...! I feel like I would learn so much just by osmosis, LOL! :) The dress is just stunning... and your hair is fabulous!!<br /><br />Much love,<br />LuciNonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075368101950367697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-10379353095250371402010-08-29T23:36:26.538-05:002010-08-29T23:36:26.538-05:00I LOVE that dress! It's so beautiful! That'...I LOVE that dress! It's so beautiful! That's it, I need more vintage style dresses....Sarah Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095151411363232281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-31285464530680328042010-08-29T22:34:16.705-05:002010-08-29T22:34:16.705-05:00This is a lovely dress, Sarah! I think I prefer t...This is a lovely dress, Sarah! I think I prefer these older styles, too. Every time I look through a pattern catalog, I cringe. I guess it's good that I don't wear dresses very often.Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04920963862516551109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6237278258771812379.post-27683611401313227322010-08-29T22:08:10.181-05:002010-08-29T22:08:10.181-05:00Love it! You should make a few 30's dresses wi...Love it! You should make a few 30's dresses with long sleeves for the fall. :DJackie H Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416755932048572152noreply@blogger.com