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1910s Blouse and Guimpe Pattern

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Hello! Happy Monday! I’m pleased to bring you the “official” pattern post for the1910s Blouse and Guimpe pattern!
This pattern has been months in development, so I’ve very excited to share more information and photographs with you!  I have completely drafted this pattern from scratch- I started with an original period pattern and it quickly became obvious that it would not “do”.  I scrapped the whole project and started over, drafting brand new Wearing History pattern blocks from scratch based on my professional dressmaker form, altering the patterns and drafting them based on those blocks by using both extant garments, period patterns, and period illustrations as reference and inspiration, and I hope the result of which you will love and met my goal- which was to provide a pattern which is based on a modern commercial form yet and is meant to be a marriage between modern proportion (we sure have changed in shape in the last 100 years), and vintage styling, fit, and authenticity.

This pattern is meant as your “go to” pattern for this period, and can carry you from daytime to afternoon to evening based upon the stylings you choose and the embellishments you do with your creativity.  This pattern includes a round neckline, a square neckline, and two high collar versions- one with a straight high collar and one with a pointed high collar.  Also included are two sleeve lengths, a long and 3/4 length sleeve.

More information about this pattern can now be found on my pattern listing.

Don’t forget to check out the preview post for the upcoming Cordelia skirt pattern, if you missed it!

I really hope you love these new patterns!  They’ve been my babies these past few months and I’m very happy to be announcing them here, and delving into one of my favorite periods with Wearing History!

Have a blessed day!

Pattern Preview! Cordelia- Circa 1909-1914 Edwardian Skirt

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Hello!  Happy Saturday!

I’ve been hard at work getting these pattern previews together and working like mad to get these new releases out soon!  I’d like to announce the first official preview of one of the two upcoming Edwardian-1910s patterns I have coming soon!

This is the “Cordelia” skirt, in homage of it’s romantic nature, and the name was inspired by Anne’s dream name.  It also means “‘jewel of the sea”, which I found quite fitting for the Titanic centennial this year.

This skirt is suitable for both daytime and evening lengths and includes a slight sweep, rounded train, square train, or pointed train.  The front of this skirt can be accented by tucks or left to fall smoothly from high waist to hem.

The skirt is in the Edwardian “directoire” style, and meant to fall gracefully from the top of the fitted interior waistband, skim the waist and the hips, and fall gracefully to the floor.  It is not meant to be fitted at the natural waist, but is fitted to the top of the raised waistband.

If you’d like to learn more about this pattern, please read the new pattern listing page for “Cordelia” on my website.

I’ve also been posting pattern sample photos to my Facebook page for Wearing History. Make sure you visit over there and “like” me to keep up with happenings.

*Update 6/2012- Cordelia got put on the backburner due to some patternmaking issues- this pattern is VERY large, cut in one giant piece for the skirt, larger than the pattern paper it is printed on and requires more than 60″ of fabric width to be cut in one continuous piece above the original size in my possession, which makes grading and pattern layouts a challenge when doing it for a variety of sizes.  It will be available in a single size pattern as a “reproduction” coming soon, hopefully within the next month. I will have more single size reproduction patterns from this era and earlier in the plans for the future as well, so these fashion history treasures can continue to be made in our present times.  These older patterns will have very minimal changes and the style lines will be intact, meant to be worn over period corsetry, and instructions will be text only, as per the original instruction sheets.  Upper intermediate to advanced skill is recommended.

Apologies that this pattern did not pan out as planned.  I hope that the future single size reproduction patterns of these earlier eras will be exciting to those interested in this period of fashion history.

 

1910s Blouse Sneak Peek!

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My cousin and I got together this afternoon to take promo pictures for the upcoming patterns!  The patterns are not yet ready for release, but I wanted to take photos and let you know what’s coming soon.  I made three outfits from the two patterns which are coming soon to show  how they can transition from day to evening.

More info and photos soon, but I wanted to share this sneak peek of one of the versions of the blouse with you!  The fabric is an all over cotton lace fabric. My cousin, Tiera, is modeling the high necked, long sleeve version of the blouse and wearing an authentic vintage hat and using a real antique parasol.

New Pattern! Palisades 1940s Wrap Dress

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It’s new pattern time!  Introducing Palisades, a 1940s Wrap Dress Pattern.

Palisades is a mid 1940s wrap dress inspired by an original vintage pattern but with improved fit, illustrated step-by-step instructions, and cutting layouts for 45″ wide fabrics.

This dress has tucks at the center front bust, on the shoulder straps, and has a gathered skirt that wraps at the back. This pattern can be accented by rick rack trim and can be made with contrast fabric for the bretelles and belt pieces.  A great dress pattern to use with fun bold cotton prints!

This pattern is now available for pre-order on my website and is available in sizes 30 to 40 bust for a special introductory price of $18.

Many thanks to the lovely Beth from V is For Vintage Blog for modelling for these photos :)

New Look- 1930s Halter Top and Beach Trousers Pattern

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A few weeks ago Nicole from Paper Moon Vintage, Kat from GoForKat,  Allison from Allison Barcenas Photography and I got together for a day of fun in the sun and in the sand, and to take some new pictures!

I am so excited for this new cover for one of my first repro patterns- the Late 1930s Halter Top and Beach Pajama Trousers.  I just finished it up, so here it is!

Kathy from GoForKat Makeup Artistry was such a wonderful model for this new pattern cover, and she also did her own hair and makeup.  She’s one talented gal!

The outfit Kathy is wearing in these photos is made from a drapey white rayon for the trousers and a vintage rayon crepe print for the blouse.  If you’re interested in this pattern it’s available here on my website, in multi-size from 30-38″ bust.

We also took some more photos of how to mix-and-match separates from three patterns to get a whole summertime or vacation wardrobe! But that will come in another post ;)

Happy Tuesday!

>New Pattern! 1930s Beach Pyjamas and Eton Jacket

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It’s new pattern time!  I’m very happy to announce the latest pattern I have been working on!
Just in time for summer sewing is the newest addition.

This pattern is suitable for looks from the early to mid 1930s.  These pyjamas (or pajamas) are as chic to wear for the seaside, on the boardwalk, or by the poolside as they are for the boudoir.  In cottons and linens they are cool summer wear.  In satins and silks these pajamas are glamorous for the hostess or for lounging.
The sleeveless pajamas have an open neckline accented by a two piece collar.  The loose fit of the pajamas can be cinched in at the waist by using ties that can be applied by stitching at the side fronts or by creating a slit opening and passing the belt through.  The ties create a bow at the center back.  The back of the pajamas button up.  These pajamas have very wide legs, the opening of the size 16 (bust 34) at the lower edge of the leg is 1 3/4 yards.
This pattern also includes a short sleeved cropped Eton Jacket, or bolero.

 This pattern is multisize with three sizes per packet- Bust 30-32-34, Bust 36-38-40, and Bust 42-44-46
This is the first pattern to offer a Size Pack C!  All sizes are Misses Sizes.
This pattern is now available in my store.  Please visit my website to read more about this pattern and get your pattern order in for the special promotional rate!
There is a special introductory price of $20!!
I know you want a hat just like that the model, Nicole, is wearing!  I know I do!  You can purchase the hat at her online store, Paper Moon Vintage.  
Many thanks to Nicole of Paper Moon Vintage (also on Facebook here) , Kat of GoForKat Makeup Artistry, and Allison Barcenas Photography for the collaboration on these photos!

>New Pattern! Tea at Two- Mid 1930s Dress

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>It’s that time again! I’ve got a new pattern I’ve been working on- this one a reproduction of a mid 1930s one piece dress.  It’s now available for pre-order on my website! Patterns will start shipping mid next week!

I just love this pattern to pieces! It’s feminine but it’s not fussy- it has all those little tailored details I love so much in mid 1930s clothing!

I started sewing this for myself last fall and tucked it away to be finished later once winter sat in.  I made my version up with 1930s Collegiate inspiration- I even used a vintage football belt and leather buttons!  The fabric is a linen/rayon blend.  I know, I tend to use this fabric a LOT but it’s so easy to work with and I love the vintage feel.

Hope you love the new pattern! Can’t wait for an excuse to wear my new frock :)

>New Pattern! Moderne- 1930s Art Deco Dress

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>I can finally share what I’ve been secretly working on!
I’m happy to announce I have a new pattern for sale on the website!

This pattern features two really lovely mid 1930s dresses with art deco influence.  Version I has a high neck and assymetrically fastening bodice, and Version II has a lovely drape.

I made my sample of Version II from a green linen/rayon blend fabric I dyed myself.  Following the vintage instructions, I made bound buttonholes and have a fun cuff link style button fastening at the neck.  I used vintage buttons from my stash as accents.  I absolutely LOVE this dress.  I think it might be a new favorite! The triple pleats make it so much fun to wear and move in.  I can just imagine how chic this could look in a variety of fabrics- from wools to linens to cottons to silks.  Yummy!  It would also look very chic and dressy under a stylish 30s overcoat.

This pattern is available in multsize on my website, from a size 30 bust through a size 40 bust.  The retail price is going to be $25, but I have a special introductory rate of $22 for a limited time.  This pattern starts shipping next week.

I’ll be posting a bound buttonhole tutorial on the blog soon, in honor of the new pattern.  :)

Hope you love it! I’m so happy to finally have a dress added to the pattern offerings!

>Finished Outfit! Plaid 50s Blouse and Smooth Sailing Trousers

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Yay! Finished project pics!  I have had both of these finished for about a month but didn’t get a chance to take pics until now and didn’t want to muss them until I took pics, so they are now very happily situated in my closet for wear :)
 
 
 First up is the blouse- made from Simplicity 4813, a vintage 50s pattern (previous post here).  I did a somewhat crummy job of matching my plaid, but I think the blouse is great fun and I think the mix-matched plaid somewhat lends to it’s home made charm.  At least that’s what I’m telling myself. Heh.  Although Simplicity said this pattern was “Simple to Make” it really wasn’t.  The placket and pleats and tabs and all were a bit fiddly. Not really hard per se, but time consuming.  I really like the little tucks at the bottom of the sleeve-  it’s the sort of little detailing like that that I like in modern RTW tops, so it was fun making it in it’s vintage form.
 The pants are from my Smooth Sailing pattern.  This pair is cuffless and I left off the belt loops. I made them in a dark green wool gab.  Initially I wanted to wear them to the cold in Missouri, but they were not finished in time and go figure that our winter here has been remarkably warm!  Although they’re a bit itchy I think they’ll be great to have for a turn in the weather and I could see myself layering long johns under these if I get to travel somewhere to the cold.  I need to make myself up another pair of these in day-to-day washable fabric since the ones I originally made from the pattern sample are just plain worn out!
One more shot in a more old-timey feel, and a close up of my funny little vintage stoplight pin.  Isn’t it a hoot?  If you pull the string with the red bead the “stop” arm goes up. If you pull the one with the green bead the “go” arm comes up.  I just love silly little jewelry like that!

Hope you all had a delightful weekend!

>Announcing the New Online Pattern Shop!

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I am so very excited to announce the unveiling of our all new web store!

Here you’ll be able to purchase my popular patterns but there are also so many new features you can choose from.  You can make wish lists, review products, share on social networking sites and email to friends, compare products, and subscribe to an RSS feed for new products that you can track through Google Reader- a great way to get a jump on what vintage patterns are being posted.  On the product pages you can see more pictures, view slide shows, and mouse over photos to zoom in and see detailing or read yardage charts!   And you can buy downloadable PDF only patterns- no waiting for me to email you!  In the future I’m hoping to offer some other digital patterns on this site only!
As opposed to my other selling sites previously, you can create an account or check out as a guest- no registration is necessary! And of course I still accept credit card payments through Paypal which makes all trasactions safe and secure.

I would highly encourage you to become involved in the site. Please leave reviews for the patterns you have sewn.  Not only does it help other sewers, but it helps folks who might be interested in the patterns and I love hearing what you think!

I ALWAYS love seeing what you have made. Please message me links to blogs, pictures, and reviews- seeing your creativity brightens my day and I know it helps other sewers to see reviews and get inspired.

As a special introduction to the site all orders will receive 20% off by entering the code “newsite” when checking out.

I’ll be transitioning more products over to the site and adding authentic vintage patterns soon!

Best wishes and happy sewing!
Lauren
http://wearinghistorypatterns.com