After all your wonderful suggestions, I did end up choosing Ladies 1931 Dress from Vintage Pattern Lending Library for my Gatsby Dress. I just can't seem to get enough of those VPLL patterns! More on THAT later. Here is the story of how I came to use a Vintage 1940's dress for my "muslin" prototype....
Read moreWorking on my 1930's Foundation - Getting ready for the Art Deco Preservation Ball
Dresses from the late 1920's that show the silhouette of the times (from my Pinterest board).
I've embarked on creating a foundation for my dress that I'll wear to the Art Deco Preservation Ball at the End of April. I really want to create the right silhouette for my dress which will inspired by the late 1920's / Early 1930's. My figure, at age 47 doesn't quite fit naturally into that era, so I definitely want an undergarment that helps me re-create the look....
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PROJECT RUNWAY designer Emily Payne Back in Alameda to Teach Draping Classes
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