I love 1930's fashions! They're not only historical (and one of my favorite decades of fashion), but also super practical to wear in modern day. I have several more 1930's skirts in the works, and I can't wait to share my most recent 1930's ensemble!
The fashions of the 1930's are a splendid blend of subtle details and unique designs. They seem to have had an amazing grasp of just how much interest can be added to a style with geometric cutting, piecing, etc. I especially love their use of decorative buttons and pleating! It was so much fun to design an outfit with those elements! I've never been much of a frills girl, so the unique cut and tasteful designs of the 30's are right up my alley.
I had just enough scraps left from making the skirt to squeeze out a jacket and complete the ensemble.
This vintage pattern I found on Pinterest was my inspiration for the unique lapels. I used Simplicity 1919 as a base pattern for the jacket, and with just a few modifications to the lapel and length it easily transformed to the 1930's.
The white blouse is made from Simplicity's reprint pattern collection #1278.
Our cat just loves being with his people, doing whatever we're doing. :)
This vintage portable type-writer was passed down to me from my grandparents... One of the perks of being the only grandchild interested in historical knick-knacks, furniture, etc. :)
I have an increased admiration for the secretaries of the past after attempting to type on this type-writer! How did they live without backspace?! The amount of typos and errors I made is atrocious! I may, however, have had way too much fun making up fake business letters based on nursery rhymes.😉
A modern technology time traveling outtake. :D
