The Rorin' 20's (Sewing Through The Decades Challenge 1920-1929)

This week for the Sewing Through The Decades Challenge the era was the 1920s. I must confess something first, before 2008 I dislike the clothing of 1920s.  But after I was given a lace dress, that was in a 1920s style, I decided to make my first 20s dress. After that I have come to love the everyday 1920s style. I found out that really, I only disliked the high-end clothing of the era.

::The 1920's dress I made back in 2008::

Since that dress I made back in 2008 is now too short (I grew taller). I decided that for the Sewing Through the Decades Challenge I was going to make myself a replacement dress.  With just some nice white muslin fabric, pins, "Lizzy" my dress-form, scissors, sewing books from the 1920s, and a little inspiration, I have come out with this lovely creation.

::First off the Inspiration::

The picture above is from the magazine below.  =)

::What the dress first looked like on "Lizzy"::

::The Final Product::

 

Pin-tucks sewn by hand.

Next week (starting tomorrow) is the 1930s. I have no idea what I'm going to sew yet. Guess I will have look through my patterns and books. Or, do a search on the internet for the perfect thing. =) 

~Ashley

Modest Fashion Week - Day 5

-What I'm Wearing-

Rusty Peach Blouse - Talbots Kids (Shh!)

White Tank - St. John's Bay JCPenny

Floral Skirt - April Cornell

Gold Flats - American Eagle Payless 

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It looks like I can't put together an outfit with including something from the St. John's Bay collection at JCPenny. And now for the sad news. Tomorrow is the last day of Samantha's Modest Fashion Week. How sad. 

~Ashley

What I'm Wearing | At the Ballpark

-What I'm Wearing-

Pink Tigers Shirt #30 - Lady Slugger Meijer

Jeans - St. John's Bay JCPenny

Sandals - Steve Madden Famous Footwear

Hobo Bag - ? (I don't remember the brand) JCPenny

Tigers Baseball Cap - New Era MLB

These pictures were taken early this morning, right before we left for the game. At the game I received several sunburns on my face and arms. So I am very red right now. :p The game was great though, as the Tigers won!! =) 

~Ashley

An Award!

We have been given a blog award and tag by Erin at High Heels and Pencil Skirts (love that blog name).

First off, the "One Lovely Blog Award," and we will pass on the award to anyone who has not received this award yet. =)

Now for the "Beautiful Blogger Award" I am to post seven random things about myself. =)

1. I have been sewing historical costumes since 2006.
2. While I have been sewing modern clothing since 2007, or '08.
3. My mom taught me the basics of sewing and how to use a sewing machine.
4. I taught myself to sew clothing & costumes by reading books, and researching the internet.
5. I was born in Long Beach, CA.
6. I have lived in four states and between 10-12 houses/condos/apartments in my life so far.
7. I love to travel!!

And once again I will tag anyone who wants it. =)


~Ashley

Modest Fashion Week | Day 3

-What I'm Wearing-

Brown T-shirt - St. John's Bay JCPenny

Orange Print Skirt - Made by me (Pattern: Route 66)

Cameo Necklace - Portobello Road Market - London, UK

Bracelet - Maurices 

Sandals - Steve Madden Famous Footwear

Pearl Earrings - Gift

Here it is the third day of Samantha's Modest Fashion Week.  Hasn't it been fun so far? I won't be posting tomorrow as I will be out of town attending a baseball game. I will be in my jeans, one of my favorite players t-shirt, and sandals. Oh, and a baseball cap and sunglasses! Nothing blog worthy, unless you love seeing that kind of look. =) :P

~Ashley 

Modest Fashion Week | Day 2

-What I'm Wearing-

Flower Blue Skirt - J.Jill (But I bought it at a Talbots Outlet for $5)

Cream Ruffle Tank - Gap Outlet

Cream Cardigan - Gap Outlet

Cameo Necklace - Portobello Road Market - London, UK

Sandals - Steve Madden Famous Footwear (Just bought them today.)

Today is day two of Samantha's Modest Fashion Week.  I had a fairly busy today running errands with my mom and one of my sisters. Which is when I bought the sandals I'm wearing today. =) I love them! I have been on the look out for a pair since last year, but all the ones I like are over $100. I am not paying that much for a pair of shoes. So I was delighted to find these on clearance at Famous Footwear for only $30. =)

~Ashley