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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLooks like I have secretly turned into vintage- and antique collector, even though I once promised myself to only buy garments that I can use myself. Apparently that promise went out if the window long time ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
May I present to you this light 30’s party dress, perhaps meant for Summer, which was given to me by my mum’s friend. But how to know if this garment is from 30’s? In this particular case it’s very easy, almost ridiculously easy. Diamond shaped cuts were very popular in the 30’s, especially on the hip area. Often diamond shaped inserts from other material were added to the hem. Bias cut is very typical to diamond cut too, it gives figure-hugging garment more stretch. Also sewn-on cape-like sleeves were popular in 1930’s, especially on party dresses. Narrow, figure-hugging silhouette also gives hints of 30’s aesthetics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What about reproduction then? How to make sure garment is not one of them? There is many ways to do that. You have to investigate the details, but also look at the garment as a whole. Modern labels are the fastest way to spot modern garment. If garment has overlock-seams, then it’s probably newer production. If garment is in awfully good, almost surprisingly good, condition, then it might be reproduction. Fabrics tend to deteriorate in time, especially if it’s been unwashed for long time. Underarms usually start the disintegrating process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check all the seams, the smaller the stitches, the older the garment most likely is. Old sewing machines made horribly tiny stitches and they didn’t have adjustment for the length. Or is the garment completely hand handsewn? It is easy to tell handstitching from machine-made seam, in one of the future posts I will tell you how. Also the style of the seams will give hints of the age. If seam allowances are raw, handsewn or bound with other methods than overlock-seam, garment is older, quite often most likely 40’s-50’s, sometimes 60’s. Allthough this also depends on the garment. If seams are double seams or french seams, then garment most likely is older, often pre 40’s or 50’s. However this also has exceptions. Now check the details and decor. For modern garments they don’t really bother making detailed applique, lace inserts, handembroidery or complicated cuts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Minusta on kuin onkin huomaamatta tullut vintage- ja antiikkivaatteiden ker\u00e4ilij\u00e4 vaikka jossakin vaiheessa lupasin itselleni, ett\u00e4 hankin ihan vain semmoisia vaatteita joita voin itse k\u00e4ytt\u00e4\u00e4. Se lupaus n\u00e4emm\u00e4 lensi ovesta ulos aikoja sitten. Saanko esitell\u00e4 30-luvun kevyen, ehk\u00e4 kes\u00e4isen, juhlapuvun, jonka minulle lahjoitti \u00e4itini tuttava. Mutta mist\u00e4 tiet\u00e4\u00e4 ett\u00e4 vaate on 30-luvulta? T\u00e4m\u00e4n vaatteen kohdalla… <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.evildressmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/vaaleapuku1.jpg?fit=692%2C1024\")
Putty-coloured party dress with rhinestone buckle and lace inserts is a true beauty.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evildressmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/vaaleapuku2.jpg?fit=683%2C1024\")
Diamond shaped cuts reveal the era.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.evildressmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/vaaleapuku3.jpg?resize=800%2C533\")
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Fabulous lace inserts on sleeves. Those are often sewn with zigzag also on older garments.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.evildressmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/vaaleapuku5.jpg?fit=707%2C1024\")
Hiki haurastuttaa kaikkia kankaita mutta etenkin ohuet juhlakankaat vaurioituvat helposti. \/
Underarms have bad tores of obvious reasons. This garment has probably been unwashed
for decades. Sweat damages all materials, but especially delicate party fabrics are damaged easily.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.evildressmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/vaaleapuku6.jpg?fit=608%2C1024\")
t\u00e4m\u00e4 on n\u00e4ytt\u00e4nyt hopeisten juhlasandaalien, n\u00e4ytt\u00e4vien korujen ja 30-luvun
kiharakampauksen kanssa! \/
This dress is too large for my dummy and too small for me. But just imagine how fabulous
it has looked with silver sandals, glittering jewelry and 30’s curly hairdo!<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.evildressmaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/vaaleapuku7.jpg?fit=577%2C1024\")
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miehustasta alasp\u00e4in. Takana vuorin sauma n\u00e4kyy hihojen v\u00e4list\u00e4. \/
Fun cape-like sleeves are attached to neckline and on the bodice in front. Dress is
lined from bust downwards. You can see the lining seam at the back, between sleeves. <\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"