Friday, February 14, 2014

Home Sewing Tips of the 1920s - Draping the Bridal Veil

In this tip for 1920s brides, Ruth Wyeth Spears describes the most desirable way to wear a bridal veil. Note the choices of length in comparison to the length of the bridal frock, and the fact that the veil is worn close to the head (rather "cloche-style"). :)


Is there a wreath of orange blossoms in your future? And Happy Valentine's Day!
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4 comments:

  1. LoranFebruary 18, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    I've been lurking for quite a while now but wanted to let you know, thanks to posts like this one, I've decided to embark on a 20's project. I'm going to make around 6 of the designs you've shared, using fabrics left over from my wedding tablecloths. Kind of weird, I know, but they're Indian-style wovens and I have a whole box of them so I thought, why not? If/when I complete one of more of the dresses successfully, and get them photographed, I'll let you know : ) I just want to thank you for posting such wonderful pieces of history, VERY fun stuff!

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  2. KathleenFebruary 19, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    Oh, that is so wonderful!! Music to my ears, Loran! That's just the type of thing I wanted to inspire. :D I too want to sew some of these wonderful items that Ruth Wyeth Spears wrote about so well. To me, anyway, it does not look hard to replicate what she describes. I do have her tips for dresses and other garments coming up, so eventually, it will be possible to sew a 1920s wardrobe with all her tips and no other patterns. Do let me know when you get your items sewn - I'd love to see pictures!!

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  3. LoranFebruary 22, 2014 at 4:02 PM

    I made a casual comment on Instagram to one of our fellow bloggers about wanting to tackle the 20's and got an INSTANT round of comments that said "Do it! Do it!". I'm going to use everything you've posted so far, with links, for inspiration. A couple of us are talking about the details so as soon as I know I'll let YOU know!

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  4. KathleenFebruary 23, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    That is SO exciting! I can't wait to hear. :D

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