The 1912 project has taken a radical turn which has me in a conundrum....sigh
When the good folks at the Vintage Lending Library began their project of digitizing and printing patterns from La Mode Illustre, I seriously doubt they expected to have 400 people want to participate. This left them with the herculean task of not only digitizing the patterns, translating what directions there were from French into English but also distributing those patterns to all of the eager test sewers.
Imagine trying to organize 400 eager stitchers!
I truly applaud their efforts.
The logistics of this trial has produced important organizational changes the gist of which leaves me deciding which patterns I would like to sew up for them......Honestly I was quite happy with this decision being out of my hands...one less decision for me to make and I like the era, so it's all good....right?
So I am asking for your help dear readers. After looking through all of the available designs (currently available that is) I chose the ones below as my favorites or possibly useful garments.
I can ask for as many as six! But which do I choose?
What do you think? Help me choose a design to sew up and blog about. What catches your fancy?
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| LADIES DRESS IN JAPAN BLUE TAFFETA WITH SATIN TRIM |
#1
This dress has an appealing hem detail and looks relatively straight forward construction wise.
Could it be useful if the length was modified or do I make it for display/sale?
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| LADIES SKIRT WITH SIDE GORES |
#2
This skirt could be charming in a mid calf length( so possibly useful) and it too appears straight forward in construction.
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| SUIT FOR YOUNG WOMAN IN MARINE BLUE WITH WHITE STRIPE |
#3
This suit is quite intriguing....The suggested fabric is a pin stripe and the pockets are pieced so that the stripe miters. The collar detail is lovely and it too has an interesting hem detail this time at the back of the skirt. This would be for display or for sale.
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| LADIES JACKET IN HEAVY WOOL WITH VELVET ACCENT |
#4
I am in need of a coat and this could be done as suggested in a wool with velvet accents.
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| LADIES BLOUSE WITH OUT LINING IN CHECK FABRIC WITH STIFF LINEN COLLAR |
#5
This is the perfect school mistress blouse right? I could update it for sure and I do need blouses:)
Another plus...it's not a large time or financial commitment
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| LADIES DUSTER COAT |
#6
Another coat possibility...Trim, buttons and large patch pockets in a modified 3/4 length...Rather nice, but what fabric? What color?
Love the hat...not included of course - lol
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| LADIES BLOUSE WITH CUT WORK AND PLEATS |
#7
Another useful blouse....oh so sweet, and yes I would consider hand finishing those scallops and embroidering those charming dots or are they eyelot holes? Not a fan of the peter pan collar on me but again I could modify that to a more suitable shape but retain the scallop detail
Please vote and save me some agonizing.
I am looking forward to hearing your opinions.
Such a thrilling challenge! The one that jumps out for me is the wool coat. I think it's stunning...and the fact that you need a coat certainly gives it a plus.
ReplyDeleteThe young woman's suit is also a stunning piece. I couldn't imagine doing something that elaborate that I would never wear, but with your experience, it could be right up your alley.
Whatever you choose, I know you'll do a stellar job!
Oh wow, so difficult to decide! Personally I would go for the coat, number 4, but I certain anything you make will be absolutely gorgeous. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI love #2 and #4. So hard to decide though.
ReplyDeleteHmmm 2 votes for the coat....and I do have a beautiful piece of wool in my stash although its a bit soft in drape for this coat....could be beefed up but should it be?
DeleteI like the #6 duster coat in a lighter weight wool, in lavender or gray. I don't know why lavender or gray, the coat told me I think. I think my second choice would be #5 the ladies blouse. They are all so lovely, glad I am not having to choose. 8-)
ReplyDeleteI find your color choice intriguing because the piece of wool I have has lavender and grey undertones to it. It has always reminded me of seal skin. The overall impression is of a dark taupe but it has a silver quality to it that pairs very well with lavender.
DeleteI think both of the blouses may be on the agenda as they will be relatively quick to sew up and modify for contemporary wear.
Here's my vote :) First of all the blouses, since you admit that you need them. Both of them would totally fit your style with just a few changes that would just make them better. So that's #5 and #7
ReplyDeleteThen, Jacket #4. You Definitely have to make this for yourself. It is totally you and I am sure when you're done it will be fabulous!
Then, I think the dres #1 and the skirt #2. These would both be great for you if you just modify the length.
So that's my vote, in order of importance. And if you decide to make the blouses and the skirt, then you should make sure they coordinate, but I'm sure you already thought of that! I can't wait to see the finished projects, no matter which ones you choose!
Thanks for chiming in:) The jacket #4 is moving up the list for sure, only one of the blouses is currently available and I have put in a request for it, but am waiting for a reply. I have a camel wool coating(which may be to heavy) but am pondering what color to pair it with for that coat....grey, light blue, teal, red?
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I vote the #7 blouse because it allows for the upper poof but still shows off the waste. And the jacket too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the input Amanda, Blouse #7 is currently available so it will probably be the first on the to do list. Now I just need a nice piece of voile, lawn or possibly organdy. Could be nice in a crepe de chine or light weight wool like my eva dress blouse.
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