1930s Everyday Dress Pattern
By Jennie Chancey
Chic and sleek 1930′s pattern for an everyday dress. Would be lovely in flowing rayon or challis–or crisply elegant in lined organdy or silk organza.
By Jennie Chancey
Chic and sleek 1930′s pattern for an everyday dress. Would be lovely in flowing rayon or challis–or crisply elegant in lined organdy or silk organza.
By Jennie Chancey
A pair of slim 1930′s skirts.
By Jennie Chancey
Totally glamorous 1930′s day dresses. I love the details on the cuffs at right and the flutter sleeves on the left. Scrumptious!
By Jennie Chancey
This evening gown would be stunning in a floaty, filmy chiffon or silk georgette.
By Jennie Chancey
This lovely flapper dress was sold on eBay by USVainen, a past seller whose knowledge of vintage fashion was astounding and whose descriptions were delightful. This seller graciously agreed to let me share her images and words on my site, and I think you’ll enjoy them as much as I have! The description of this [...]
By Jennie Chancey
This is a very simple, easy-to-make pattern for a house dress/jumper from the early 1920s. Pockets are conveniently placed and large enough to be practical.
By Jennie Chancey
Here are two original designs by Lucile, Lady Duff-Gordon. These images were generously given to me by Randy Bryan Bigham, who is in the process of authoring the first full-scale biography of Lucile. Please see my Lucile Page for more about Lady Duff-Gordon and her designs! (Sketches through the Fashion Institute of Technology.)
By Jennie Chancey
This is a super pattern for a simple, everyday 1920s frock, perfect in linen, cotton or other summery fabrics. Thank you to Tuesday’s Child for the loan!
By Jennie Chancey
This is an early 1920s pattern for undersleeves. I think the styles are truly delightful, and some would even be appropriate for Regency gowns!
By Jennie Chancey
Here is an illustration from a 1925 tailoring manual. Note the stylized, sleek hair on the lady.