1930s Frocks with Eye-Catching Gathers at Necklines

These three ladies are wearing such smartly styled frocks, and they know it! On the left, No. 9039 features a fan yoke, one-in-piece with the petite shawl collar, and all in satin. The middle dress, No. 9027, features a V-neckline with a white vestee adding a pop of brightness. The marvelous frock on the right, No.9048, features a square draped neckline. Such yummy fashion!

From McCall's Magazine, December 1936

1930s: Gorgeous Winter Coat Frocks

Featured in McCall magazine from December 1936, these coat frocks place the accent on buttons. Smart design elements make these enviable fashion. Getting ready for the fall and winter season would be divine if these patterns were still available!

View 9031 features a crisp vestee, a smart revers collar, and pairs of buttons marching down the front. View 9022 has marvelous slot seams that release in inverted pleats. View 9029 has a beautiful asymmetrical double breasted closing, and sharp points on cuffs, collar, and pockets.

Now if only I could order these patterns. Well, and those fabulous hats!

Home Sewing Tips from the 1920s - Adding a Cascading Drape to a Frock

Starting with your basic "plain dress" pattern as the foundation, this tip from Ruth Wyeth Spears illustrates 3 specific changes that you can make to add dash and elegance to your frock:

1. Long sleeves are lightly bell-shaped, then fastened snug to the wrists with snaps.
2. A narrow slot at the neckline front, with a contrast-colored vestee underneath.
3. Square pieces that are cut in a slope are added to the front skirt, creating a cascading drape.

Such inspiring style!

Will you sew yours in a "soft deep rose" and cream?