Home Sewing Tips from the 1920s - Craft a Spray of Sweet Peas

Satin ribbons 1-1/2 inches wide in pastel colors turn into lovely sweet peas with this charming tip from Ruth Wyeth Spears and the 1920s. With the ribbon and some wire, you can make a quick and delightful spray for a Mother's Day corsage - the second Sunday in May is coming up soon, but you have time!

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Home Sewing Tips from the 1920s - Satin Flowers for the Bride's Gown

In this wonderful tip, Ruth Wyeth Spears describes a lovely decoration for a bridal gown. She provides an actual size template, which you use to cut flower appliques from satin. You trim along the edges of each flower with pearl beads. The satin flowers are then applied to bands of sheer georgette, which trim the dress (along with side drapes of georgette). Such graceful 1920s wedding fashion!