1925 Apron Made from a Gent’s Shirt: Sewing Journal
Originally written by Margaret Murrin, for Inspiration in 1925, Men’s Shirts Put to Feminine Use presented directions for sewing an apron from a man’s shirt.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Category: A Sewing Journal – 1920s
Vintage Notions: dressmaking, millinery, fashion, and more
In her book, Amy Barickman revived the works of one of America’s first home economists, Mary Brooks Pickens, full of sewing directions, recipes, and more.
Romantic 1928 Robe de Style with Panniers: Sewing Journal
“Modern clothes need a certain romantic feel,” explained Jeanne Lanvin who created a lovely alternative to the 1920s boyish flapper dresses.
Updating my Ancient Greek chiton to a Fortuny Delphos Gown
Knowing the connection between Classical Greece and Fortuny’s gowns, I bought enough fabric for a chiton with plans to convert it to a Fortuny Delphos gown.
