I know, I know… I’m finally back and… you know what? I’m having a total style distraction in terms of patternmaking. I know I promised the 1910s Skirt Pattern ages ago, and I still haven’t gotten it done yet. But it was early in the year and still cool, and I was dreaming of Edwardian things.
Now it’s hot, and my mind is going somewhere more in the direction of this…
1939
1946
1937
So… I have a question for you, my readers and pattern customers. Would it be horrifically awful if we delayed the 1910s Skirt Pattern until the fall? Can I focus on something more 1930s or 1940s summertime for now? I’ve got dreams of fun pleated shorts running around in my head that I *know* would be ideal for the upcoming summer months…
(polls)
I voted for the 1930′s/40′s. Since I have started swing dancing I’ve been wanting to make nothing but early 1940′s dresses.
You should totally focus on something fun and summery. I want to see the pleated running shorts in your head!
So glad to see you back to blogging! By the way, I recently used your mitered corner tutorial for bias tape from your set of tutorials on the subject last fall. I was really nervous about doing it on my first sweetheart neckline, but it worked a treat and the neckline is perfect on my new dress. Now I know exactly what to do in the future, thanks to you.
Whatever you are currently passionate about will go more smoothly and end up, in some way, more fun for us to sew.
I’m also a swing dancer like the firs commenter, so 30s and 40s is fine for me
LOVE the 30s and 40s, so it’s a definite yes from me
Love your patterns! on my list of things to buy next!
…I just started sewing garments again after a decade-long hiatus. I’m interested in things that I can wear now..1910′s skirts aren’t very practical for a busy middle-aged mom of teens, that works for Boy Scouts USA. . hee.hee..:)
Yes,yes, the 30′s and 40′s!!
Kristine~
SOOO glad to see you back and kicking butt! *LOL* The marketplace looked amazing – wish we had something like that here in the Great White North (aka Canada, more specifically close to Toronto
) Probably a matter of me not opening my eyes wide enough, but what the heck, I’m a normal North American, lazy or what??
Anywho, looking forward to whatever you try creating…please, please, please let it be 1930′s or 40′s ( *LOL* but I’m not biased).
Keep on keeping on, and I DO hope you stay well – you have my sympathies regarding allergies, currently down with a cold myself…drat!
Have loads of fun!!
Mugsy
Patterning in dress has always felt necessary. Even with minimalism bouncing in and out of fashion!