I had a 1930s dress pattern just laying around in my pattern bin, and I just kept getting this idea to recreate this pattern and add bows and pockets to it. So, that’s what I ended up doing! I took a pocket piece from another pattern and added to this pattern, then I made four bows. One for the top, two for the pockets and one to make a matching hair bow. I wanted to make something with a pop of color for the easter holiday. I was originally going to use orange fabric for the bows, but I went with pink fabric instead. I feel like the pink fabric contrasts better with the teal fabric than the orange fabric does. When I was making the base of the gown. I had to change the length of the zipper. The original pattern called for a short zipper in the back, but due to the shape of the gown and its small waist, I had to install a zipper that goes all the way down the back. It just making getting in and out of the gown easier. At first, I thought I wouldn't like this pattern because of how
How I Made A Pink And Dark Blue Poke A Dot 1940 Full-Length Gown. ( Collaboration with Serintyscott)
I made this 1940s style dress in blue and white poke a dot with a pink accent bow. I originally wanted to made the pattern with long sleeves, but I though short sleeves would be more suitable.This photo was in collaboration with a local brand. I had my makeup done by them in a 1940s style which complemented this outfit perfectly. I also made a little hair bow with some of the extra pink fabric that matches perfectly with it! This is a little sneak peak of the photoshoot I had. I will update this article when the rest of the photos comes out.