Size charts are never the same. one company makes their pieces extra slim another wants the customers to have a loose fit, they dictate the measurements and the fit.
vogue’s “how to take measurements” ©1926
If there is any marked difference between your measurements and the pattern you intend using, study the diagrams on the following pages before you cut your goods.
sew vintage
what you like To sew your own vintage, it’s advisable to map out what you would like. Before you purchase a pattern, you should know what you would generally like […]
graph a 1930s cuff | diy
This article is a walk through of charting or graphing patterns. this one is a 1930s cuff diy. save electricity & draw out your pieces onto paper while getting accustomed […]
crystals for dream journaling
9 crystals to try for dream journaling. all you need is a pen, a notebook & a crystal from the list to start.
pattern care
how to use & properly store vintage paper sewing patterns, as well as tips on restoring torn or crumbling old + vintage paper patterns for future use.
schulterpolster | diy
Dreieckige Schulterpolster sind ein Hauptbestandteil von Kleidern und Blusen aus den 1940er Jahren. Der Modestil der 1940er Jahre betonte die Schultern der Frau, die Designs haben breitere und geradere Schultern als der eigentliche Körper.
1940s shoulder pads | diy
triangular shoulder pads are a staple of dresses and blouses from the 1940s. The 40’s fashion style accentuated the shoulders of the female, the designs have wider and straighter shoulders than the actual body.
embellishments · textilverzierungen a-z
an ever evolving guide to textile embellishment techniques in german and english. embellishments / verzierungen | tammysueatmoss
moon phase work
a little overview of moon phase energy, great for project work.