Thursday, March 13, 2014

Home Sewing Tips from the 1920s - Sew a Graceful Flapper Negligee

Simplicity was a hallmark of the Flapper era, and yet simplicity did not imply lack of graceful style. In this wonderful tip from Ruth Wyeth Spears, sewing expert and writer for the seamstresses of the 1920s, she describes how to sew a negligee that both saves fabric and time!


Note that the construction calls for seams from under the arm to the hemline, with small openings at drop-waist for a ribbon tie belt. What could be simpler? Select a soft material, in a harmonizing color - oh, happy thought! :) Love those little slippers with fur trim. But why is she wearing a necklace, earrings, and bracelets? If you sew this negligee, let me know!
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5 comments:

  1. Lucy W, Kent ~ EnglandSeptember 23, 2015 at 2:36 PM

    I'm thinking of making it into a dress using needlecord and a pretty ribbon :~)

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    1. KathleenSeptember 24, 2015 at 10:05 AM

      Sounds wonderful, Lucy! I'd love to see a picture when its done. :)

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  2. Lucy W, Kent ~ EnglandSeptember 24, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    Hi Kathleen, if I can persuade my computer to talk to my phone I'll
    upload pic when done :~)

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  3. CarolineMarch 10, 2017 at 10:03 AM

    Thanks for sharing this! I made this recently and it turned out great! So easy!

    Caroline

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  4. Lucy W, Kent ~ EnglandMarch 10, 2017 at 11:20 PM

    Single duvet covers work a treat for this.
    Look really pretty and save a lot of side hemming.

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