[Obligatory disclaimer: This is an updated repost from my old blog dated July 9, 2019. Thus, if it seems familiar, it is.]
We’ve all seen references to mid-1920s dresses that can be made in an hour, and we’re intrigued by the possibilities.
If you are like me, you discovered the “Miss Fisher Mysteries” on Netflix and have become enamored with this non-formula detective drama with a strong female lead. Not only does the show feature the brilliant, smexy as all get-up, burgeoning middle-aged Miss Phyrine Fisher and a delightful group of supporting cast, but some very wearable 1920s clothes.
So now, inspired by yet another television drama with fabulous clothes, the siren song of “Lady Google-lay” beckons us to comb the web for resources so we can create our own copies of her period-appropriate “Capsule Wardrobe.” [At some point, I’ll blog on my love-hate relationship with capsule wardrobes.]
So, sometime in March 2019, I had a Tea coming up. It was at one of my favorite places, which is housed in a building built in 1926. Rather than wear my sad Titanic-era dress and the abomination that is the hat, I decided that I would accept the challenge and attempt to make the infamous “One-House” dress and see if it could actually be done in an hour.
I raided my stash and found some fabric that reminded me of Miss Fisher’s companion, Dorothy (“Dot”) Williams. It’s been washed and ironed. I acquired a pattern, printed it, and read through it. Measurements were taken. The clock will start ticking as soon as I can get to my sewing room.
This is going to be fun!