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I have written quite a lot about the basic 1920's so called '1 hour' dress pattern, and that is because it's super easy to make both the pattern and the dress itself! I have several of them now, and as a curvier gal I like to spread the gospel that 1920's styles are for everyone, not just the thin boyish figures of 1920's fashion plates. It can be next to impossible to find original 1920's garments, let alone affordable wearable ones (they would be nearly 100 years old these days!), so DIY is the best option for 1920's fashions. The 1 hour dress also happens to work quite well as a "modern" dress now in 2016. I thought as I had some fabric waiting to become another one of these dresses I'd document the process in a short series of posts so you all can see how truly easy it is to put one of these dresses together! First lets look at a few historical images of a basic or '1 hour' 1920's dress pattern... This "Cottage Frock" is only one piece! But that piece is basically the 1 hour dress pattern with the shoulder seam eliminated but cutting it in one. They add pockets to the front of this dress too, and the sleeves, neckline, and pockets look like they are finished with bias tape. Most of the styles above can be made with the basic 1 hour dress pattern with a few modifications. One has buttons down the entire center front, easy enough to separate the front piece and add a button placket. Another has a fuller gathered skirt, simple just separate the "bodice" and skirt portions of the 1 hour dress and make the skirt wider, gather it to the bodice to get this look. This time the instructions are in French, but the pattern is still very similar! I have explained this pattern once before here on the blog in this post, but I wanted to have another crack at it for (hopefully) more clarity. Here is a quick sketch of the finished dress on the left and the pattern I use to make it on the right. Now lets label that pattern so we can chat about how to draft one for yourself. The most important measurements are going to be your bust measurement and your desired length of the total dress, so have those at the ready. Measurement A above is the main width of the dress and is your bust measurement. If you were to draw a rectangle with measurement A (bust) as the width and the length of your total dress (from the top of your shoulder to the desired hem length) as the length of the rectangle, that would be the very simple start to drafting this pattern! (fig. 1 below). The skirt extensions start wherever you want your classic 20's drop waist to start, measure from your shoulder to where you want the drop waist (mine is 22" down from the shoulder). Since my hip measurement is 44" I added 8" total (4" each side) to my pattern for plenty of room in the skirt to move. This fullness gets pleated or gathered to the waist for that sleek 20's column look. If your hip measurement is significantly larger than your bust measurement you may want to account for this by modifying the side seams like in the drawing on the right above but it is not usually necessary. The sleeves are created by measuring 10" down from the top (you can do less, you can do more, this is a really versatile pattern but 10" is a good place to start). I added a very slight sleeve of only 3" each side. These are the exact measurements of the floral dress at the very start of this post by the way :) Of course you also need to add seam allowance to this finished pattern! I add a half inch seam allowance all the way around, but use what you work with most often or need based on how you like to finish your inside seams. I'll be using this same pattern for the next dress I make, and I'll take photos of how I make it along the way. My hope is that a few of you who are beginner seamstresses or just scared of drafting your own dress patterns may give the 1 hour dress a try! (My original 1 hour dress post) (Post about my different 1 hour dresses) (Cutting Out the Dress & Starting the Sewing) (Sewing and Finishing) (Controlling the Hip Fullness)
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If you're looking for a quick and easy crochet project, I've got you covered. In this post, I'm sharing easy 1 hour crochet projects.
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This dress is an incredibly easy make. By now you may have realized that I'm all about the simple projects. I'm far from being a master seamstress, I just work with what I know and try to learn as I go. I've never actually owned a maxi dress before, but now I might be hooked. They're so comfy and they have the added benefit of hiding my neglected, less-than-hairless legs. Want to make one too?? Materials: 1 4/5 yd Extra Stretchy Jersey Knit (60"wide) (You want a lightweight knit. If the knit is too heavy the dress will look frumpy.) 1/3 yd Trim Fabric Dye I know that there are many of you out there who have a fear of sewing with knit. Don't be afraid! Knit happens to be one of my favorite materials. It's extremely comfortable, breezy, and light. It's also a very forgiving fabric, especially in a project like this where there is a lot of gather. A couple of things to keep in mind when sewing with knit... Let the material go at it's own pace when feeding through the machine Use a zig zag stitch or a stretch stitch. This allows the seam to stretch unlike a straight stitch. A walking foot and a ball point needle help avoid puckering. However I didn't use either of these. I just worked with what I had. Knit doesn't fray! Another reason knit is awesome in my book. Leave your edges raw if you like. Tutorial: Fold your panel of fabric in half along the 60" side. Because it was so huge, it was difficult to get a decent pic of this step...so I drew up this nice little chart instead. Sew everywhere you see the white dashed line. After your 3 seams, turn your fabric inside out. At this point, you basically have a giant pillowcase. At the closed, short end of the dress (what will be the top of the dress), determine the middle point. Cut Straight down 6 inches. This gave me a nice, modest neckline. Go shorter or deeper if you like. Cut out an 8" strip at both ends for the sleeves. Now you'll have something like this: reminds me of Cindy Lou Who Plenty of length at the bottom even for my tall, 5' 9" self. Don't cut just yet! I made this mistake and had to sew a trim at the bottom to add length after I washed and dried it. Now if you like the white, keep it as is and skip the next step. Dye: So I searched long and hard for coral fabric dye to no avail. Finally I came across RIT's color formula guide and realized duh, mix the colors to create your own perfect hue! I guess that's kind of obvious. A little experimentation and I found the combination to achieve the perfect coral. You'll need: The pictures of the dress make it look a little darker than it really is. It's slightly lighter in person. Alter the recipe as you see fit. Less water will give you a darker hue and more water will give you a lighter hue. 1 whole package of tangerine RIT dye + 3 tsp. fuchsia RIT dye + 4 gallons hot water You'll need a big pail, bin, etc. Dissolve the dye in a glass of hot water Pour the concentrated dye solution into the pail with the other 4 gallons of hot water Mix well and start dyeing your dress. Keep the fabric moving constantly to avoid uneven dyeing. It only took a couple of minutes to get the color I wanted. Remember that the color you end up with will be 2-3 shades lighter than what comes out of the dye bath. Rinse well in the sink. Machine wash and dry. As I mentioned, I made the mistake of cutting length off the bottom too soon and had to add a trim. It ended up adding interest to the dress and I'm happy with how it turned out. If you want to add a trim too: Cut 8" strips of your trim fabric Sew together strips until you have a 65" long by 8" wide panel of fabric Iron in half Pin to the bottom of the dress, right sides together. Stitch all the way around and done. Have fun in your new, whirly, twirly, boho-chic dress! ...
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I call this the 20 minute dress, because that's how long it takes to make. It's flattering, comfortable, easy to care for, travels well, and is suitable for almost any occasion. Wear it with sandals around town or dress it up with a belt and sweater for a date.
