That’s my 1920s blue wool coat. It’s a short coat. Usually, 1920s coat were knee-length, and longer as the dress, but there were also short coats in the 1920s, like these 1920s photographs show: 1927 ‘Alpina’ coat and a pretty photograph of a short coat with dog. Continue reading 1920s Blue Wool Coat
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.
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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I love this pretty antique 1929 polka dot dress. And because I couldn’t find a suitable fabric to make the dress I finally decided to paint my own fabric! 😀 Continue reading 1920s Mint Green Hand Painted Polka Dot Dress
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
My 1920s crystal seed bead tassel necklace, here together with two other, green seed bead necklaces. All made by me. For the tassel I’ve used the same technique as here (my tassels for the sleeves of a 1910s evening dress). Continue reading 1920s Beaded Tassel Necklace
Four of my dresses which are currently for sale. Two of them are already sold and the other two I just made. Continue reading 1920s Brocade Sari Dresses For Sale
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
I made more 100% silk flowers! 😀 They’re a decoration for my 1920s sheer summer cloche hat. Continue reading DIY Silk Flowers For My 1920s Cloche Hat
Some time ago I’ve won this antique 1920s marcel wave iron at an auction! Yay! 😀 I’m so happy that I got it and quite cheap too. 😀 Continue reading Antique 1920s Marcel Wave Iron