Thursday, March 27, 2025

Free-Hand Sewing ~ Aqua Blooms & Sprigs Dress ~ Retro 1930's

Hello again!

Here's the next edition of Spring Sewing '25! 

I was inspired by a beautiful dress made by Kristen at Verity Vintage Studio, and after finishing my no-pattern variation of it I can say it's one of my new favorite dresses. It had its share of complexity, but nothing too frustrating. Darts made up most of the time-consuming work since they must be very carefully placed to give the right shaping to the dress, but they are worth it once they are finished!




I like the way the darts smoothly shape the bodice.
The collar "peeks" out of the shoulder area instead of going all the way around the neckline. This design was a very easy way to achieve the collar look! I tacked the points down and it lies nice and flat :)



For the sleeves, I made a sort of knife pleat at the shoulder and then sewed it into a tuck. I added a band of contrasting fabric and some rickrack to make it pretty! 



 Here is my new favorite way to make skirts! Sometimes I like gathered/pleated skirts on a dress, but this time I wanted a smooth one, so I took this skirt concept (with added pockets) attached it to my bodice, and voila! I really like how it went together.


That's all for today! If you'd like to see more retro/vintage fashion, be sure to check out Verity Vintage Studio.

Have a blessed spring!

Miss Humphrey

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Free-Hand Sewing ~ Aqua Blooms & Sprigs Dress ~ Retro 1930's

Hello again! Here's the next edition of Spring Sewing '25!  I was inspired by a beautiful dress made by Kristen at Verity Vintage St...