Tag Archives: cloche

1926 Mint Green Celanese Afternoon Dress

25th August 20151920s1920s, cloche, dress, finished historical costume, green, mintLina

This is my 1926 mint green ‘celanese’ taffeta afternoon dress. Continue reading 1926 Mint Green Celanese Afternoon Dress →

1920s Pink Polka Dot Cotton House Dress

25th August 20151920s1920s, cloche, dress, finished historical costume, pink, print, upcyclingLina

I like this 1920s pink dotted house dress but the dress has a history … Continue reading 1920s Pink Polka Dot Cotton House Dress →

1920s Blue And White Cotton House Dress Makeover

25th August 20151920s, Refashion1920s, blue, cloche, DIY, dress, finished historical costume, upcyclingLina

Previously this was a boring 80s smock dress, but I thought the blue and white fabric would make a cute 1920s dress, such as this 1920s polka dot house dress. So I took it completely apart. Continue reading 1920s Blue And White Cotton House Dress Makeover →

1920s Beaded Chiffon Drape Back Dress

24th August 20151920s, Refashion1920s, bead embroidery, cloche, dress, finished historical costume, upcyclingLina

This 1920s backless white chiffon dress has a drape at the back. Continue reading 1920s Beaded Chiffon Drape Back Dress →

1920s Chiffon Handkerchief Dress

24th August 20151920s1920s, cloche, dress, finished historical costume, upcyclingLina

This 1920s white chiffon dresses has an uneven hem or handkerchief hem. 1920s dresses often had uneven hems and draperies on the skirt, such as this and this 1920s dress. Continue reading 1920s Chiffon Handkerchief Dress →

1920s Chiffon Ruffle Dress – The Meringue Dress

24th August 20151920s1920s, cloche, dress, finished historical costume, upcyclingLina

I’ve titled this 1920s chiffon dress the meringue dress. Continue reading 1920s Chiffon Ruffle Dress – The Meringue Dress →

1920s Chiffon Dress With Rose Applique

24th August 20151920s, Refashion1920s, cloche, DIY, dress, fabric flower, finished historical costume, flower, pink, rose, tutorial, upcyclingLina

This is my sheer 1920s chiffon dress with appliqued pink roses. Continue reading 1920s Chiffon Dress With Rose Applique →

1920s Sheer Striped Dress

20th August 20151920s1920s, cloche, dress, finished historical costume, hat, upcyclingLina

For my 1920s sheer striped dress I used some fabric scraps that were leftover from my grandma’s curtains. 😀 The fabric is a sheer cream and white striped curtain fabric. Continue reading 1920s Sheer Striped Dress →

1920s Style Raincoat And Cloche Hat

20th August 20151920s1920s, accessory, cloche, dress, finished historical costume, hat, outerwear, pinkLina

I’ve used a pink waterproof nylon fabric for my 1920s inspired raincoat. I’ve drafted the pattern myself, based on 1920s raincoats and dresses. I’ve sewn a matching cloche hat, as well, which is lined with cotton twill. Continue reading 1920s Style Raincoat And Cloche Hat →