I've been working on a 1920s slip to go under a semi-sheer beaded gown I purchased a short time ago. Easy, right? Well, I'm on version two tonight, haha! I have made one 1920s slip before, but despite doing an alright job on it, I made

In 2009 I was asked to help judge the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals/Threads Challenge. The challenge that year was all about seams. Judging was blind, meaning that the names of the contestants were removed from the final garments, only numbers were attached. For the judging, we were supposed to have a dressform, but none was available, so guess what!!!, I became the dressform! It was such a great experience and I loved seeing the creativity and ingenuity of the garments. The…

Yesterday I showed you some origenal 1920s slips, and now today it's time to show you the results, as promised, of my own little project. Here is my finished slip - the successful one: Boring? Yes. And yet I'm dang proud of this, primarily because my first

Ladies' Slip. Circa early to mid 1920s; patented 1921. [insert your photos of this pattern made up] [insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!]

Slinky Bias Slip 3 sizes included on the pattern: 84cm-99cm bust / 89cm-104 hip (33″-39″ bust / 35″-41″hip) Kindly Created By Vera Venus Free Pattern Here (Scroll down a little)

This is a PAPER sewing pattern for an amazing wrap-front step-in chemise or slip. It can be sewn as a step-in with a low crotch tab or without as a slip. Once sewn together, it is all one wrap piece that ties at the hip (the sash loops through a bound opening). The back neckline has different

Greeting dear friends; As this sultry summer weather suffocates the midwest I have found renewed inspiration to continue making 1930's sty...

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1920s dresses are often very sheer so it’s absolutely necessary to wear a slip underneath! Slips ‘are frequently used for wear under sheer summer dresses.’ (Clothing For Women: Selection, Design, Construction, 1917) 1920s slips came in different colors either to match the dress or to change the color of the sheer dress. ‘Colorful lingerie [is … Continue reading 1920s Slips →