Showing posts with label pleats. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pleats. Show all posts
Thursday, March 3, 2016

Home Sewing Tips from the 1920s - A Frock Trimmed with Self-Fabric Plaits

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While this tip from Ruth Wyeth Spears and the 1920s describes a plaited (pleated) trimming for a "young girl's frock", I think...
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

1946 Originator Sketch - Saddle Yokes Provide Smart Details

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This Originator sketch features saddle yokes. I first discovered saddle yokes in vintage patterns and I must say that I find them a rather w...
Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Spotted in a Shop Window - Brooks Brothers Separates

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I seem to be in "blouse" mode. :) I spotted these fine separates in the shop window of Brooks Brothers in downtown Seattle. I love...
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Friday, May 16, 2014

Home Sewing Tips from the 1920s - Hemline Advice

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In this tip, Ruth discusses "a hemline for every figure" - a brief but honest discussion that we all don't have slender figure...
Saturday, May 10, 2014

Enduring Fashion for Girls - Charming 1930s Style Revisited in 1970s

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A few weeks ago I posted this dress from the 1930s for a young girl. Butterick 5202 is completely adorable, with a center box pleat (front ...
Sunday, May 4, 2014

From the Summer of 65 - A Dress to Get Away from It All

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This lovely dress from 1965 looks cool and inviting - perfect for your summer get-away!
Friday, April 11, 2014

Home Sewing Tips from the 1920s - Add Overskirt with Knife Pleats to Your Frock

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I love crisp pleats, so this tip from Ruth Wyeth Spears for home sewers in the 1920s is especially fun. Ruth describes how to add interest t...
Saturday, March 29, 2014

Blouses with Tucks - Then and Now

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Spotted in the shop window of OSKA  in downtown Seattle, this pleated and tucked blouse is superb. I have blouse-envy. :) Tucks in ...
Wednesday, March 26, 2014

1950s March Fashion - Neutral Tones Carry the Day

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The pearly look of pale tones are featured in this collection of spring styles from March 1952!  Pale beige flannel suit - a collarless...
Monday, August 19, 2013

Home Sewing Tips of the 1920s - Pleated Flounces are Smart Fashion

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Do you want to add smart  accents to your afternoon frock? In this 1920 sewing tip from fashion columnist and sewing expert Ruth Wyeth Spea...
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Friday, June 14, 2013

Day Dress from June 1950

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A pretty pleated spectator dress, with blouson bodice and breast patch pockets - perfect for every day! Note the perfect alignment of the...