1930s pattern drafting

Hey everyone, I come bearing even MORE gifts from Beyer's Modenblatt :p! 104 cm overbust. The pattern calls for 2.4 m of 100 cm wide crepe de chine. Here it is. I really like this one because of the elegant shaping and of course the lovely inset. You could use embroidery or roleau. I think the pattern might be harder than it looks...I have yet to master the art of the perfect mitered corner. As always, please share what you make! Hope you enjoy! XOXO, Annie Belle

So many of you are making the most beautiful under things. Sexy, beautiful and comfortable all at the same time. Modern day fashion no longer dictates that our under garments mold us into a certain shape. We now opt for true support and comfort. The ladies of the late 1920's began to break with the traditional corsets that women had squeezed themselves into for far too long. Although they still wore corsets and girdles, the silhouette was far different than that of only a few years before…

Slinky Bias Slip 3 sizes included on the pattern: 84cm-99cm bust / 89cm-104 hip (33″-39″ bust / 35″-41″hip) Kindly Created By Vera Venus Free Pattern Here (Scroll down a little)

Vogue Evening Dress Patterns

1939 A Pattern Drafting Book Box - Free download as PDF File (.pdf) or read online for free.

I found this draping book at my school library (among others) and have finally gotten around to scanning it as I can't find a copy for sale anywhere. Now that it's two weeks overdue and I'm heading back to classes in a week I figure I should take care of this little tidbit, making sure I have all the information safely saved on my computer. It's a textbook from the Women's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences in Scranton, PA and was published in 1936. The entire book is 54 pages, but I'll…

Greeting dear friends; As this sultry summer weather suffocates the midwest I have found renewed inspiration to continue making 1930's sty...

This is a 1930s vintage pattern for making a cape out of ribbon.

There was never a better time to start something than so close to a deadline, but with just a couple days of hard graft, I'm surprised and relieved that the gown is actually almost done! Something along these lines. Initial sketches for the gown design As I

Woah, I have been a busy little kiwi the last few days, sorry to keep you waiting on the 1930s dress progress. What have I been doing? I joined the gym. Have I lost my mind? Probably! ;) It’s…