Love that Gingham!

Gilbert Adrian was one of the most fantastic designers of the 1930's and 1940's, working as a costumer for MGM, and setting the trends for women's fashions. With the making of the movie "Wizard of Oz", he was said to have included a gingham dress somewhere in his line up every year.This first one was made from organza and taffeta. I decided to do a second in gingham fabric. It's Sew Chic #1106.

Some things are different:I used a slot seam technique for the princess and center back seam. Click on the close up photo to see it better. I've never sewn an outfit with a slot before- come to think of it, I've never made an outfit that I felt could be improved by a technique like that. I like it quite a lot. I also did larger buttons (1") and did only 3 of them. Is it better than the organza?? They just have different personalities.

This one does make me think of Adrian!

having an apron party

I saw this original pattern for sale somewhere- on Etsy maybe?- dated 1925, and thought it SO cute that I wanted to use it as inspiration for my own version of the pattern. Then I made a bunch of aprons to give as Christmas gifts this year. I'm so proud of myself because every year I want to make my gifts and then can't get it done. Well, this year I managed it. I can make this beauty in just a few hours time, so that was a major plus in my favor.

Here are the results:
Along with the apron, I collected a few of my favorite depression era recipes from a variety of original sources and made a small booklet to give to my family.
You are invited to download the (entirely free) recipe booklet here:
http://www.sewchicpatterns.com/images/Dep_recipebook.pdf
Find the apron (less expensive than the original was!) I call Clara Bow here:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/63619858/womens-1920s-style-apron-pattern-sew

Happy Holidays from Sew Chic Pattern Co.!