When a lot of people think of 1920's fashion, they probably picture something a little like this... But not all women dressed like the stereotypical "flapper" - and not all flapper dresses or outfits fit into this image, either. The 1920's had a wonderful array of styles - and some women during the 20's even … Continue reading Everyday Women of the 1920’s
This week I have the huge pleasure of interviewing the lovely and incredibly talented Samantha of fortyvenus, a graphic and fabric designer! Sam's designs are absolutely gorgeous and I'm dying to get my hands on her amazing fabric - quite a suitable response, given they are inspired by the Queen of Crime herself, Agatha Christie … Continue reading Interview with Samantha of fortyvenus!
I finally got around to making Simplicity 8340, one of the very first sewing patterns I ever bought. I made version 2, but without the tie/scarf option. The pattern was easy - minus the oddly shaped darts in the front that really threw me off at first. Here you can kind of see these long … Continue reading Simplicity 8340, A Swinging 60’s Dress Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vo3cUX2yT6I After watching the first episode of Back in Time for Dinner Canada, which is set in the 1940's, I wanted to see if I could find out a little more about the work of Canadian women on the home front during WWII. This short video was put out by the Canadian War Museum a … Continue reading Canadian Women During WWII
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YN3_HNJhIcQ Sorry everyone, I need to geek out for a minute! As a huge fan of the UK's Back in Time for Dinner series, I'm so thrilled that CBC decided to make a Canadian version! I know it's probably going to be pretty hokey, but I don't even care! I'm going to be watching the … Continue reading I’m so excited! CBC releases Back in Time for Dinner Canada
Taking a break from Ellery Queen until I can find more issues, so this week I thought I'd share this issue of The Shadow from November 1932! You can read this magazine online or download it here.
As you may know (since I won't shut up about it), I've been in the planning stages of making an Art Deco inspired dress as part of a two part project for my birthday coming up in August. I love the style of a lot of dresses from the 1920's and 1930's - the interesting … Continue reading Some of my 1920’s-1930’s Art Deco Dress Inspiration
I found a few 1970's patterns that have the kind of Biba look I want to attempt to replicate (as mentioned in this post and as well as this one)! The problem is finding them with the right measurements (roughly 32" bust, 26" waist, 34" hips), especially when I can't find some of these patterns … Continue reading So, You Want to Sew Your Own Biba Dress/Thoughts on a Birthday I Never Imagined I’d See
This week I am thrilled to be interviewing Heather, the owner and creator of Apollonie! Heather is amazing, honestly, I don't think there is anything this woman can't sew! She makes everything from custom corsets, historical clothing, wedding dresses, cosplay - pretty much everything your heart desires, this woman can sew you up a dream! … Continue reading Interview with Heather of Apollonie!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozFLFxvT0IM I found this wonderful and surreal little video showing some Biba fashions from 1969 and I just had to write a quick post to share it with all of you! ❤ I love this!
