Thinking 1920s

[robinsnest]

Details coming soon but we're throwing blackcat452 a Great Gatsby bachelorette party so I need to make a 1920s dress. This is tricky for me as generally my apple figure isn't such a fan of that era. BUT I found this wrap style that I think might be the most flattering of an un-flattering era.

Source: pastpatterns.com via Robin on Pinterest

So I just ordered it from Past Patterns. And I'm now pondering what to make it out of. I have some RED wool crepe, or more of the eval teal fabric...but somehow I have this horrible sinking feeling that I should make it "dressier" out of chiffon or something...ew. chiffon...bonus I can serge the hem...thoughts? Looks like I might have to go shopping as I have zero chiffony type things. 

Comments

[blackcat452.livejournal.com]

Its going to be great!

[sewloud.livejournal.com]

thanks! I hope so!

[mandie-rw.livejournal.com]

Maybe voile or lawn? Possibly a little cheaper and less evol - unless you really want the chiffon-y evening look!

And I think you're on the right track with that style of dress! I like the wrap style, plus anything with a bit of sash to hold in the Giant Sack of 1920s Doom is good. IMO, anyway. :D

[sewloud.livejournal.com]

that's a good idea. I think I'm gona cruise the red tag rack at JoAnn's while it's 50% off...

[isabelladangelo.livejournal.com]

I would make it out of a heavier fabric, like the wool crepe or maybe a nice moire.

[sewloud.livejournal.com]

I'm worried wool crepe will be to hot if I want to wear it to the Jazz age lawn party later in the summer. I'm a big fan of making one dress only for eras I don't like as much...

[ladyxjade.livejournal.com]

I have a great coat pattern that you can borrow if you fear a light fabric might be to chilly on a May night!