Bad Apples Becky: historical fashion

Saturday, May 25, 2013

1920s Style

The Great Gatsby and a new season of Boardwalk Empire are inspiring me to go roaring 20s. As I started looking for patterns I found I wasn't the only one. Miss Crayola Creepy has started The Great Gatsby Sewing Challenge. I'm a bit late so I don't think I will finish by the deadline but I am still inspired to create my own 1920s dress. I will definitely have time to finish before the next season of Boardwalk Empire premiers.

I've found the following vintage knitting patterns that would be fun.

Beaded Knit Scarf

Summerland Sweater on Ravely

1920s dresses seem to be harder to find. There are a lot of reproduction patterns for other decades but it looks like most patterns come in the typical flapper costume or actual vintage patterns. Miss Crayola Creepy has a blog post about finding 1920s patterns online. I think I am going to choose one of the following patterns for purchase from Mrs. Depew Vintage on etsy. She has some cute patterns from other decades as well.

Tiered One-Piece Dress Pattern

Straight-Line Tunic Pattern

I'll keep you posted on which pattern (or patterns) I choose. Have you found any cute 1920s patterns?

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Historical Fashion

Huzaah! Went to the Bristol Renaissance Faire this weekend. I wore a dress that my aunt put together about 10 years ago for me. Here are some pictures of me, my dress and my friend Christine in chain maille.

While I love this dress and have gotten use out of it for the past 10 years (yes, I am a renaissance faire nerd and proud of it!) I can't help but dream of a more elaborate new costume. I found this pattern at Simplicity and am trying to convice my aunt to help me with it. It calls for more than 6 yards of home decor weight fabric (which means $$). I don't think its a project I will be starting soon but I can always dream can't I?

Here are some more pictures from the faire.