Home Sewing Tips from the 1920s: A Curly Chrysanthemum Corsage for Thanksgiving

It's not too late! Here is a marvelous tip from Ruth Wyeth Spears and the 1920s for a curly "mum" that you can wear on Thanksgiving Day. All it requires is some picot-edged ribbon, which you may already have in your stash. It's a snap to make! Enjoy this tip as you prepare to celebrate with family and friends. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving, from my home to yours. I am very thankful for all my readers!

And if you don't have time to make one today, have a bunch of ribbon on hand at Thanksgiving, and invite all those interested to make one to wear. Sounds like fun!

Home Sewing Tips from the 1920s - Accent Your Frock with Self-Fabric Flowers

In this tip for 1920s home sewers, Ruth Wyeth Spears provides a template and instructions for a self-fabric flower to accent "the left shoulder" of your frock. Easy-peasy! (Not exactly a 1920s term, but, oh well.)

Enjoy! And don't forget to click the image for an easy-to-read size and for printing out the petal template.

Home Sewing Tips from the 1920s - Create a Fabric Rose for your Hat or Frock

In this fine tip from Ruth Wyeth Spears, a template and instructions allow you to create a fine fabric rose (taffeta and silk are the recommended fabrics) to accent a hat or frock. Note that it is a "flat" rose, perfect for attaching to a garment. Once you've mastered the technique, don't stop at one!

Don't forget to click or tap the image in order to enlarge it for easier reading (and from which to print the template).