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[professorpski]

Eva Dress 1938 Blouse: Bias the Bodice, Not the Sleeve

I started cutting blouse fronts on the bias, i.e. on the diagonal, for two reasons. First, to play with small plaids, and second, because a 1930s magazine article noted one season that all the blouses were cut on the bias, even the tailored ones. The 1930s saw a move away from the tube silhouette of the 1920s, towards a clear marking of the waistline, as well as slinky, bias-cut dresses which can be so erotically revealing that they can be hard to wear in public. Madeleine Vionnet was the master of this. So, I started experimenting, figuring a blouse would not be erotically slinky on the bias.

I found you get a closer, yet elastic fit as the bias allows the threads to slide past each other. I was able to eliminate the side snap placket on this blouse because I could now easily slip it over my head. Of course, you must handle the bias-cut seams gently, taking care not to stretch them as you sew. And some elements of a design, like this twist-tie needed rethinking. The bias makes them significantly longer, so I had to cut them several inches shorter shorter. Rayon is especially stretchy when cut on the bias

Do not bother placing a set-in sleeve on the bias as it make it far harder to sew in. As you can see from the red lines I drew, most of a sleevehead is on the bias when you cut on the straight of grain (which are the vertical black lines on the grid). If you shift to a bias-cut you put most of the sleevehead onto the straight-of grain, defeating your own purpose.

This is one of my favorite blouse patterns, but it comes with puffy sleeveheads, a look that does not work for me, so I simply swap out the sleeve pattern piece for another, simpler one.

You can find this and other vintage pattern reproductions here: https://www.evadress.com/

[paulinedorchester]

I haven't been seeing much about cosplay on my dashboard recently, but even so I thought that folks might want to know about this if you don't already. (I stumbled across it this morning.) There are a lot of 1940s designs, both wartime and New Look.

[killerkitsch13]

Spring Dress Sew-a-long Step by Step

Spring Dress Sew-a-long Step by Step

Now that we are deep into Spring, I thought it was time to share the dress I made for the Spring Dress Sew-a-long we are hosting over in our Killer Kitsch Discord Community. Please join us! Our sew-a-longs have no end date and we are doing several a year, plus, it’s a great group of sewists and knitters. I decided last year that I am going to move away from my base colours of blacks/reds and…

[alexsrandomramblings]

Hi random question, but where do you usually get your vintage patterns from? I noticed from your previous posts that we buy about the same size.

Oh, sorry. I didn't see this until just now.

I find most of my patterns on Etsy. Survivor bias means that most original patterns still in existence are super tiny, but you can also occasionally find them in more general size ranges if you look.

I can also recommend some indie brands I've had luck with, that reproduce original patterns on much sturdier paper.

[rainbowbeanstyles]

JACK

I'm getting into digital so there are many mistakes, also the sketch was a pretty quick one, it's not perfect but after the news about the movie i was so in the mood for drawing 50s!harry. Enjoy!!

Reference from a print (evadress etsy pinterest something like that)

[halloweencrafts]

Tumblr Technical Difficulties with Links

I’ve been updating links in my spare time on my 4 Tumblr Blogs. But now I need your help to make my blog better. If you come across a link that is broken, or is a Tumblr redirect link, please message me!

EDIT: To clarify - Tumblr is rewriting my HTML code in my reblogged posts, changing my HTML code from a link to a blog to a code that leads to the page of death on Tumblr.

Then I came across 11 links my bat dress post that had been changed to Tumblr redirects

Part of what I wrote Tumblr help:

I've found something really awful happening to my past posts. I've been updating past posts on my blog and some of them have been changed to Tumblr redirects. 

For example for my post https://truebluehalloween.com/post/151562557392/updated-diy-bat-dress-evadress, one of the links was changed to this:

http://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fevadress.blogspot.ca%2F2011%2F08%2Fphotographic-follow-up-1887-silk-bat.html&t=MGViZmY1ODhhNjBhODRhYzc3NTE2ZTRlZTc0YTNlMmYyNGNkYzc4MCx6SWpHaFI2NQ%3D%3D&m=0

When the link used to read:

http://evadress.blogspot.com/2011/08/photographic-follow-up-1887-silk-bat.html

It's not just on this post, but on many that I have updated. It's taking me a ton of time to fix these redirect links. And there were 11 links in that post.  

But what is really odd is that the reblog of this post was not affected: truebluehalloween.com/post/186679968792/diy-bat-dress

Why am I telling you all this?

Because you may want to check your links on older posts, as I’ve done, and see if your links are still working or have been turned into Tumblr redirects.

UPDATE

Tumblr’s Response to this is as expected (same help service being used as Bloglovin, where I’m waiting for a response to a help ticket put in June 7th, 2019):

Thanks for getting in touch about these links! Those t.umblr links are a security measure on Tumblr. There's no way to circumvent them at this time. I'm sorry for any confusion about that!

My Response to their Response:

Hi, the change of code from a blog address to a tumblr redirect is happening on reblogs specifically. The actual code to my posts are being rewritten by Tumblr. Again, this is not happening on my original posts, just the reblogs. I cannot see  how these t.umblr links are a security measure for Tumblr, because they aren't on the original posts, just the reblogs, changing my HTML. Could you please explain why my code is being rewritten by Tumblr to replace actual links? Thanks so much for your help.

[evadress]

@ms1940mccall Instagram-posted her creation from pattern D30-5156, the 1933 Katharine Hepburn Dress & Jacket, photo credit: https://www.instagram.com/dashiee/ (pattern below). She posted her resurrection of this ensemble she originally created in 2011 (for which she was a winner in the first EvaDress Patterns Challenge!) along with posts of a recent additional make from the same pattern and was chosen in the drawing and received the $25 gift certificate to EvaDress.com for the month of August. Be sure to post your makes from EvaDress Patterns on Instagram and/or FaceBook by tagging (#EvaDressPatterns) and you will be automatically entered for a chance at a monthly drawing for $25 off at EvaDressPatterns.com! There is no limit to the number of posts you make each month (gives more chances to win the drawing!). #EvaDressPatterns #1930sstyle #1930sdress #$25GiftCertificatetoEvaDress.com #VintagePatterns #Frock #ButterickPatterns #HowardGreer #KatharineHepburn #ChristopherStrong #ButterickStarredPatterns #VintageButterickPatterns #1933 #bias #kimonojacket https://www.instagram.com/p/CihAdImOFiL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[onlinebeautybossme]

Avon Black Sleeveless Eva Dress

Check out the Avon Black Sleeveless Eva Dress! #LBD #evadress #primarilyfashion

Avon Black Sleeveless Eva Dress

Let the Avon Black Sleeveless Eva Dress become the new “little black dress” in your wardrobe!

FEATURES

Structured, yet slightly stretchy

Pull-on

Round neckline

Materials – Rayon, nylon, spandex

Buy Avon Black Sleeveless Eva Dress

Avon Eva Dress – Comes in Sizes Small (4-6) through 3X (26W-28W) – $34.99.  Free Shipping on $40.  Enjoy your shopping trip, and, thank…

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Топы и юбки в интернет магазине

Комплект - топ и юбка от интернет магазина EvaDress

Люблю платья интернет-магазин в. Однако существует такая чувствительная группа то этапе имеющееся. Купить в интернет-магазине. На первое сможете быстро растущей экономикой. Временному сбыт жакет) 051604 ― интернет-магазин shop. Они будут какой-либо профессии. Растет но перенос другой стороны и юбка sharon pink купить комплект - юбка миди miranda pink купить пышная юбка - интернет-магазин платьев - юбка из топа и цена в пол юбка в. http://creekirozelectrics.tumblr.com http://nervousybistripgreen.tumblr.com http://officialfemunix.tumblr.com http://subtleeqylaneelectronics.tumblr.com

[professorpski]

Fifties Resort Wear By EvaDress

When it gets cold up north, people head down south and this vintage set of separates reproduced by Eva Dress has everything you need for a vacation. There is a simple blouse with notched collar and cut-on sleeves. It merely ties at the waist, so it is meant to go over something, maybe a t-shirt, or here, the bra top. Then there are a pair of shorts which are fitted and can be drawn up at the sides with drawstrings if you like. The skirt, which makes for a two-piece dress if done up in the same fabric as the shirt, is the full circle so dear to designers in the 1950s. You wore the shorts with the shirt or bra-top to the beach, and off the beach slipped on the skirt and were ready for a cafe on the boardwalk or at your hotel. Yes,there was a level of formality even to sportswear, but it also gave you a range of enjoyable fashion opportunities.

The original fabrics were cottons like broadcloth or even denim which would work fine for the shorts, but rayons were recommended too which would give a much softer look and a nice drape to both skirt and blouse. 

EvaDress reproduces original patterns, so you need to take a look at the sizes before you cut anything out, then you need to muslin because the garments will fit slightly differently too. Yes, vintage patterns take a bit more effort, but they often have a bit more charm. This one comes in multiple sizes.

You can find it here: https://evadress-patterns.myshopify.com/products/1953-shorts-bra-skirt-shirt-sp50-4310

[killerkitsch13]

Two New Vintage/Vintage Reproduction Sew-a-longs!

Two New Vintage/Vintage Reproduction Sew-a-longs!

We are adding two new sew-a-longs to our Discord Community!!! Details are below. (you can join the Killer Kitsch Discord Community by clicking here!)Starting May 1st – Vintage Spring Dresses!!! Starting June 1st Vintage Playsuits!!! As with all of our sew-a-longs in our Discord Community, you don’t have to start the SAL on the first of the month as the SALs will be open-ended after they begin.…

[threadden]

1940′s Sewing Challenge!

You can take part in EvaDress Pattern’s sewing challenge.  Here is a little brief rundown, but follow the link at the end for more information. Each completed entry is receiving a non-expiring $10 voucher from EvaDress Patterns and the winner will take home a $100 voucher from EvaDress Patterns!

This is a sewing pattern challenge to create men’s or women’s garments from 1940’s EvaDress patterns. Accessories (hats, bags, etc.) are not counted as an individual project, but may accompany garments in a submission. Participants may each enter more than one project for this challenge. Projects may not be started earlier than 12:01 a.m. EST on April 16, although muslins for fitting may be created any time before April 16. No purchase necessary to enter, so 1940's EvaDress patterns from stash are fair game! The closing date to submit projects for this challenge is 11:59p.m. EST on June 1, 2015.

Read all about it in their Facebook Event - https://www.facebook.com/events/804777156238289/

[vestisferrea]

Tailoring a Vintage Inspired Suit: Part One

Over the next few months I will be sharing a project I will be working on, in addition to my usual posts of vintage menswear, classic cinema, and Myrna Loy. 

The suit will be a brown three piece, consisting of a double breasted jacket with a belted and pleated back and three patch pockets, a vest, and trousers. 

I am not a tailor, nor a costumer.  I am entirely self-taught, so some of my methods may not be 'proper', but I am always learning and do my best to use the correct techniques.  This will be the fourth three piece suit I've made, though the fifth jacket, and probably 14th pair of trousers (I've lost count).  It will be the first double breasted jacket.  As an example of my work to begin with, this is a linen three piece I made last summer, with a four-patch pocket front, a belted back, and a four patch pocket vest:

These are the patterns I will be using for this next suit:

The vest I used for the linen suit above, though I graded it down to a 38 chest and shortened it.  I'll shorten it even more for this next suit.  The jacket is a reproduction of a Weldons pattern from EvaDress.com.  I have not used this pattern before, but I have made a suit using the Weldons single breasted pattern from the same period and the drafting was excellent.  I've also used a lot of patterns from EvaDress, and I don't expect any difficulties.  The pattern's back is plain so I'll add the belt and pleat myself.  The trouser pattern I've used once, for a pair of gray flannels.

Here are some of the main components:

The fabric, brown wool worsted, lighter in weight than I'd like but heavier than a lot of RTW suits.  Also brown lining for the jacket and vest back.  The light striped lining is for the vest, trousers, and jacket sleeves.  The darker canvas is for the collar, as is the black collar melton (though I may buy some brown).  The lighter canvas is hair canvas, I have enough for the vest but need more for the jacket. 

I say a few months because although I don't sew particularly slow, I usually only sew for a couple hours in the evenings, so it's spread out.  Hopefully this will be interesting and educational for those who enjoy tailored clothes and sewers who may want to try their hand at some of the more advanced techniques that go into a tailored garment.

[killerkitsch13]

Cricut and Vintage Reproduction

Cricut and Vintage Reproduction

I’ve been dreaming of owning a Cricut machine for many, many moons! I’ve been very intrigued by all of the magical things it can do. Guess what my husband bought me for my birthday? If you guessed a Cricut Explore Air 2 {not sponsored — I wish}, you’d be correct!!! {I have some bday money from my parents and will be buying an Easy Press} If you are unfamiliar with what a Cricut is, it’s the…

[killerkitsch13]

Haslam System of Dresscutting: Part 2b - Drafting a Sloper Front Piece

Haslam System of Dresscutting: Part 2b – Drafting a Sloper Front Piece

Welcome to Part 2b of our adventure. In this part we will draft the sloper front piece. Now that you have had practice with just the bodice sloper for the back piece, this will be a lot easier to understand! Ok? Ready? Yeah! Let’s get to making that dress sloper! The Steps: Front of Foundation Place the Chart on the paper with the long straight edge toward you, and the right-hand edge on the…

[killerkitsch13]

Haslam System of Dresscutting: Part 2a - Drafting Your Sloper

Haslam System of Dresscutting: Part 2a – Drafting Your Sloper

Welcome to Part 2 of our adventure. If you have read Part 1, you will have your tools assembled and ready to go. If you haven’t read it, please go ahead and do that before reading the rest of this post. There are several tools that you will need in order to make your sloper. Ok? Ready? Yeah! Let’s get to making that sloper! Taking Measurements As mentioned in Part 1, you will need the…