Reproduction 1940s Fitted Jacket. So classic and stylish for your vintage wardrobe or modern wear!
Button closure with two breast pockets and fitted self-fabric waist belt.
January 27, 2022
January 17, 2022
CUSTOM MAKE - Gorgeous 1930s dress - Tailored Tucked Front and Side Pleats - Reproduction in modern fabric from vintage pattern by BeespokeVintage
The second #1930sdress
for my customer. Also in a gorgeous rayon/linen blend in a soft
lavender, topstitched in deep purple with purple wool belt with white
vintage buckle, and purple wool covered buttons down the back. Side
metal zipper closure.
I just love the tailored pleating on the
front bodice and the side skirt panels. The long sleeved version has
such interesting pleating at the shoulder and wrists.
Want to have a dress like this commissioned just for you?
January 6, 2022
Let's Talk Smocks!
DuBarry 2404B
I just LOVE smocks! Maybe it's a throw back to childhood or the idea that if you're wearing a smock you MUST be doing something creative, but I seriously love smocks!
I recently added a second version of this 1930s DuBarry 2404B pattern to my collection (I now have it in a 32" bust and 36" bust) so I thought I'd feature it here today. I haven't made it up yet but I definitely plan to.
MISSES' SMOCK. A good looking smock that is ideal for school, work, or just lounging. Made in two lengths, it has gathers below yokes both front and back, and large roomy pockets on the longer model. Short sleeves or long sleeves banded at the wrist are used.
Just look at those high sleeve heads (soooo typical of the 1930s) and the fun collar. And seriously, who doesn't love those ginormous pockets?
The best part of these adorable smocks is how easily they can be worn for maternity.
Attending WWII events? Just throw this on and jitterbug your way through your pregnancy! A smart wool for winter or a cool printed cotton for summer - you cannot go wrong with this smock!
Not in to reenacting but love to rock a vintage style? These smocks are for you! Imagine them in adorable novelty prints or classy modern fabrics.
More 1930s Era Smocks
What's different about this 1930s smock is that it buttons up the back. Whenever I see anything that buttons up the back I always think to myself, "Really?! Who can reach those buttons by themselves?" This is a great smock though - almost like a lab coat in a way. I suppose you could easily move the button closure to the front - or just get your hubby or best friend to do you up.
More 1940s Era Smocks
A common theme you'd see among most smocks, but definitely among these 1940s smocks is the gathered bits over the bust. Often that's achieved with separate yoke pieces in a point or curve (like the ones shown above). I just love the featured gathered areas and think you could really do some fun finishing techniques with color blocking, piping or other trimming.
The last smock pattern I'm showing here (Simplicity 2436) which is clearly late 1940s, features a more common solid yoke with a gathered bodice across the front and back.
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January 4, 2022
Back to Blogging
It's been almost exactly TEN years since my last blog post!
I can hardly believe it. So much has happened and changed in my life since then that I couldn't even begin to detail it all here. In a nutshell: I remarried, had a baby, reached my professional goals, then decided to go back to historical costuming full time! So here I am.
If you didn't know me before, and you are just finding my site, then I am so excited to meet you and for you to join me on this exciting journey! I have always been passionate about history and clothing (as you will quickly discover) and I love sharing that passion even more.
What's new for 2022?
Seriously . . . SO MUCH! I am carving out some time to do some test makes of patterns that I love so I have more completed work to share with you. I'll be starting a YouTube channel and learning how to create reels for my instagram and facebook pages. I'm super excited about "featured patterns" blog series where I will share the amazing, rare, and sometime hilarious vintage patterns I have in my collection.
Become a blog follower! Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest. Look for my new videos and channels. And most of all - TALK TO ME! Let me know what you want to see and what you love.
Let's go!
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