Today some fashion advice for different figures, from 1953. Basically if you are large or plump, don't wear full-skirted dresses, and if you're slender, do.
So as a tall, large woman I should wear deep Vs and simple cuts - which I usually do, although I love the occasional full skirted dress.
I love the neckline of the black dress in the first page, and the skirt of the blue floral dress on page two.
I recently bought this pattern, which has a similar style skirt, and an interesting neckline (not V-neck though!)
You may notice the scan code in the corner - it connects to an institutional video, which you can find here. It is very detailed, and includes how to choose your size and work out how much fabric you need. If I can find a nice crepe or damask I might give it a go. Firstly this weekend I am going to rearrange things so I have a place to sew with air-con, as my fan-less dining room is just too hot. Then I will defiantly have no excuses not to sew!
Have you got any sewing projects on the go?
Deb xx
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| From the Australian Women's Weekly, December 1953 |
So as a tall, large woman I should wear deep Vs and simple cuts - which I usually do, although I love the occasional full skirted dress.
I love the neckline of the black dress in the first page, and the skirt of the blue floral dress on page two.
I recently bought this pattern, which has a similar style skirt, and an interesting neckline (not V-neck though!)
You may notice the scan code in the corner - it connects to an institutional video, which you can find here. It is very detailed, and includes how to choose your size and work out how much fabric you need. If I can find a nice crepe or damask I might give it a go. Firstly this weekend I am going to rearrange things so I have a place to sew with air-con, as my fan-less dining room is just too hot. Then I will defiantly have no excuses not to sew!
Have you got any sewing projects on the go?
Deb xx
Actually I recently picked up sewing and knitting after years of doing nothing. And realised it´s both rewarding and relaxing...
ReplyDeleteJust finished a dress (the famous Anna by Hand London) and my next will be a hybrid dress made up in a retro cloth from 20thCentury Cloth.
Well done! I would love to see them. I couldn't see them on your blog - will you post them?
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