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As previous post noted.  I have begun one of my costumes for the Art Deco Weekend at Queen Mary in Long Beach California.   My costume is coming along rather nicely, but as usual I have hit a snag on fit.

It is always through the bust area, under arms and making any adjustments that are necessary.   I believe what I will do is have my mom help me with fit.    The up side is that all my darts, and my pockets have turned out great.  Considering this is a test run on fit for this garment, I  am feel really positive.  

Art Deco Ready Wear

Well it is time to get ready for Art Deco weekend with the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles. http://adsla.org/  2010.    Last year I attended as a volunteer for the Cocktails in Historic places.  The event was held at the Queen Mary http://www.queenmary.com/ in Long Beach California.  Wow!  what fun!  Honestly, it was  like being at a fashion show during the 1920, 30 and 40s.   Sometimes the feeling I got was uncanny wondering what time period in history  I had some how arrived in.    As previously spoken in past articles I am about to start a new project for sewing.  If  you look at the almost bottom left hand corner of the pictured pattern you will see the girl in the white pant suit.   I am making that out fit in a navy blue pinstripe.  This costume will be one of my day outfits for Art Deco weekend.  This should be a comfortable outfit to walk the decs of the Queen in.   The fabric as a pink pinstripe I planning to find Pink Wedge shoes to wear with this outfit.   I'm think Remix Shttp://www.remixvintageshoes.com/ shoes in LA should be able to provide me with such a request.

Sewing Students Wanted

Begining Sewing classes are under way in Rancho Cucamonga California.   Basic http://www.rcpark.com/instantrc/Start/Start.asp?sewing skills are taught and most importantly, How to Thread your Sewing Machiene.   For information of how to register for class go to RCPark.com  I am also offering sewing classes in the City of Upland California starting Spring Quarter 2010.  Google: City of Upland California, then find Parks and Recreation for information about class.  Or you may email me at: Zionsnana2000@yahoo.com.

1940 Style

1940's Style....Total Glam
Gene Tierney, Evening Gown and Cape.  What a beauty.   I recently attended an event with the Art Deco Society of Los Angles.  Some of the costume the ladies were wearing were absolutly stunning, very similar to what Gene Tierney is wearing here.  
      Looking high and low I have been searching estate sales, on the web or the Vintage Fashion Expos for anything 1920, 30's or my favorite 1940s in my size.  I just can't seem to find anything.   When I do find something, it is either so tatered, stained  or priced so high I can't begin to afford it.  So I have decided it is time to sew my own vintage costumes especially made for me.
My collection of Vintage sewing patterns has grown to just a few shoe boxes full to containers full, some are rare for sure.  I love each and everyone of them and I have saved them from the landfills and that makes me even feel better about keeping them.   Check out my Etsy shop for some of my vintage patterns.