Home Sewing Tips from the 1920s - Making a Long Scarf

Making your own long neck scarf is snap with this tip from the 1920s and Ruth Wyeth Spears! Whether making it of silk, crepe de chine, or some other soft fabric, you'll find yardage requirements, cutting guides, and full instructions for piecing the fabric together and trimming the seams with bias bands of a "harmonizing" or contrast fabric.

Thanks, Ruth, for another fabulous tip!

Home Sewing Tips from the 1920s - Flapper summer frock with belt & scarf

Can you visualize this flapper dress in a soft light and dark violet chiffon? Ruth can! If you are planning on sewing a frock from chiffon or other sheer fabric this summer (isn't everyone? ;), then Ruth recommends that you use whipped French seams for the seams. 

 Sheer fabrics (such as chiffon), are actually a very popular trend this summer (I think I read that in the fashion news of the New York Times). The use of sheer fabrics in summer clothing is a perennial favorite throughout the decades - you just can't go wrong. But the thin, delicate nature of this fabric requires very specific sewing techniques, such as Ruth describes.

Don't forget to try this design of two-toned girdle (belt) combined with a long two-toned scarf. Inspired!