Dreaming up Past Perfect Clothing and Accessories

Tag: WWII Reproduction Dress

30 Dec
Plackets and Zippers

A Vintage Way of Sewing Plackets and Zippers

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In many other ways, besides in plackets, Slide Fasteners have done a great deal to make clothes smarter, easier to get into and out of,...
05 Oct
1930's

1939 Reproduction Dress and a Vintage Hat

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In my modern life, I usually buy an outfit first, then I match my accessories to it.  But in my 1940’s reenacting life things are...
30 Mar
1940's

Sun-Back Cotton Dress

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The newest pattern in my collection is this vintage DuBarry 2478, dated 1940. It includes a dress and bolero jacket. This summer-time beauty caught my eye...