This is Not Lutterloh!!

Way past vintage into history.


I am going to the Marching Through History Event at Prado Park on October 2 and 3. I am part of a dance group and I needed a new dress. Pushing the deadline, as I work 7 to 7 during the week, I finished the out fit a few minutes ago.

The blue dress is in the Robe Anglaise style. Hook and eye front closing bodice with an attached open skirt, 4 yards of material pleated into the bottom edge of ¾ of the bodice. The front of the skirt is open to show the petticoat (underskirt). The sleeves fold back to form self-cuffs.

The challenge: This dress is designed for people with small breasts and waists. I am a size 18 apple shaped woman with very narrow shoulders and ample breasts and waist. It took 6 paper patterns and 3 fabric muslins to get a good fit.

The petticoat is a simple gathered shirt with hook and eye closure. 3 yards of material hand pleated into a waistband. The pattern is called Gramercy Park. Roses on a light yellow background.
The chemise is a simple T with a drawstring neckline and long sleeves to protect me from the sun.

In Progress Photos

Prologue

This will be random postings of bits and pieces.

I do not have a 9 to 5 office job. My work takes a majority of my time and energy at this point of my life journey. I spend many hours a week in my boots and uniform in many different places.

When possible, I don my polka dot pumps to let my other side come out to play.

I enjoy reading the many delightful vintage sewing blogs. I am learning a great deal that I am hoping to put into practice soon. One of the things I learned is with my measurements I would be doing a great deal of resizing on the printed patterns.

My decision was to start drawing from scratch. I have collected several Lutterloh vintage pattern sets to start my sewing adventures with. Now I have to locate drafting tools and supplies. I hope to have something to show soon.

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