1964 Rosemary’s wedding dress

Dresses, 20th Century, Wedding Dresses

1980s green lamé evening dress

Dresses, 20th Century

1954 Vogue chiffon evening dress

Dresses, 20th Century

1970s granny square dress

Dresses, 20th Century

1970s granny square skirt and bolero

Dresses, 20th Century

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1944 “Simplicity 1093” wartime silk map blouse

Dresses, 20th Century

1944 Simplicity wartime silk map blouse Picture from the book “Forties fashion” by Jonathan Walford Reduced pattern to fit half scale...

1952 short “Simplicity 8484” wedding dress

Dresses, 20th Century, Wedding Dresses

1952 short “Simplicity 8484” wedding dress Original pattern  Half scale pattern Vintage fabric option for a summer...

1969 Simplicity hooded wedding dress

Dresses, 20th Century, Wedding Dresses

1969 Simplicity hooded wedding dress 1969 “Simplicity 8317” original pattern 1/2 scale pattern front Back of reduced pattern Chosen fabric which will be trimmed with either                            swansdown or white fake fur Front of toile Back of...

1956 Vogue wedding dress by Fath

Dresses, 20th Century, Wedding Dresses

1956 Vogue wedding dress by Fath Original 1956 “Vogue1331” by Fath Reduced pattern to 1/2 scale size from a copy of the original...

1927 ca evening sequinned dress

Dresses, 20th Century

Creating shaped skirt Finished toile front Back of toile Jan marking the pattern pieces on vintage cotton tulle Creating sequin embroidery samples Embroidery samples Tambour embroidery  Top of dress embroidered and start of the skirt More...

1920s filet lace summer dress

Dresses, 20th Century

1920s filet lace summer dress Example of 1920s filet lace dress on cover of La Samaritaine magazine. Hand sewing bands of filet lace together. Forming the side skirt panel. Bodice part of the dress. Finished front. Side of dress. Back of summer dress. More coming...

2018 Maasai wedding costumes

20th Century, Wedding Dresses, Ethnic Costumes

2018 Maasai wedding costumes Maasai ladies making diminutive traditional wedding jewels. Showing their beautiful craftmanship. Showing how to dress on the 1/2 scale mannequin. Maasai bridal couple with their accessories including a spear, a goat skin covered shield...

1950’s knitted bolero

Dresses, 20th Century

1950s knitted bolero Original 1950’s knitting pattern Our friend Jen knitting the 1/2 scale version A 1950s starlet wearing the same style bolero with an evening dress Bolero at exhibition with other New Look...

1922 Mode Pratique draped evening dress and cape project

Dresses, 20th Century

1922 Mode Pratique draped evening dress and cape project Interesting pattern of an evening dress cut in one length of fabric, draped over a simple slip and decorated with a handmade rose. Mode Pratique 11th of November 1922 Dress draped in one length of fabric....

1921 black crepe dress from Mode Pratique project

Dresses, 20th Century

1921 black crepe dress from Mode Pratique...

1920s velvet evening dress and cape

Dresses, 20th Century

1920s velvet evening dress and cape Velvets and original sequin and bead trim October 1928 evening dresses from Deutsche...

1954 McCall’s pattern

Dresses, 20th Century, Wedding Dresses

1954 McCall’s pattern 1954 McCall’s pattern Pattern on mannequin Preparing the toile Cutting 18 meters of lace Applying lace to bodice pieces Constructing the bodice Attaching flounces to the skirt Finishing the crinoline Dress...

1920s Phoenix evening dress

Dresses, 20th Century

1920s Phoenix evening dress Embroidery by Janet Timms Textiles used for inspiration and design Toile and design for embroidery Transfer to paper to mark on silk I’m an embroideress, always have been, and always will be. Embroidery was my very first passion. Even my...