Category Archives: 1920s

White Crochet Lace Summer Hat

1920s white crochet lace summer cloche hat

I used scraps of my DIY crochet lace skirt (made from a crochet lace tablecloth) to make this pretty summer hat. I zigzagged the lace scraps together and stiffened the hat with millinery wire and transparent nylon cord. Then I trimmed the hat with my DIY silk and rayon flowers. Here I’m wearing the crochet lace hat with my 1920s afternoon lace dress.

1920s Turquoise Taffeta Robe De Style

1920s Turquoise Taffeta Robe De Style

A few years ago I made a 1920s turquoise taffeta robe de style dress. A robe de style was an 1920s alternative to the typical 1920s chemise-style evening dresses. Conservative women, who might not bob their hair and preferred to wear classic, more feminine dresses, often chose to wear a robe de style.
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How To Sew A 1920s Wool Cloche Hat – Tutorial With Free Pattern

How To Make A 1920s Wool Cloche Hat - Tutorial With Free Pattern

In the 1920s, cloche hats were not always store-bought: There were many instructions published about how to sew cloche hats at home. So it’s authentic to grab some fabric and sew your own cloche hat! 😀 Continue reading How To Sew A 1920s Wool Cloche Hat – Tutorial With Free Pattern

1920s Floral Beaded Silk Blouse – Historical Sew Monthly

1920s Floral Beaded Silk Blouse - Historical Sew Monthly

I recreated this pretty 1920s beaded silk blouse for the Historical Sew Monthly challenge 1. I admired the blouse for a long time, but wasn’t sure if I should recreate it, so it’s perfect for the challenge ‘procrastination’. Continue reading 1920s Floral Beaded Silk Blouse – Historical Sew Monthly