Recreating the Dior Dress, Part 3: Let's Tackle "Sleevils!"
Ready for the next step for my 1957 Dior remake? I've put together a video that shows how I "married" the fitted 3/4-length sleeve of my Ladies' Classic 1950s Wardrobe pattern to the bodice from the Girls' Classic Shirt Dress pattern. It is a very simple, easy modification to make, so don't be nervous if you are keen to try it!
Fitting the Girls' 1780s Sleeve (Video)
Learn how to correctly set 18th-century sleeves with this video tutorial.
1920s Undersleeve Pattern
This is an early 1920s undersleeve pattern. I think the styles are truly delightful, and it demonstrates how ladies used accessories to change the look of their dresses. A woman could build a really creative wardobe with just a few key dresses or separate and a range of inexpensive accessories.