In the 1920′s a large percentage of ladies were capable and willing to make their own dresses. They would be able to make their dress in the styles and colours that they wanted, whether it was a dress to go out to dinner on a date, or one to strut their stuff on the dance floor.
Making your own dress quickly by yourself really came to the fore in 1924, when a certain Mary Brooks Picken of the Woman’s Institute developed a method of making an attractive 1920′s dress in less than an hour.
Many doubters at the time dismissed claims that it was possible, so Mary made the dress in a public demonstration in the Grand Central Palace, New York, in 34 minutes.
If you have a fancy dress party to go to and you would like to go as a twenties flapper then as you can see from looking through this website, there are some beautiful 1920′s dresses that you can purchase.
However, perhaps you would like to give making your own 1920′s dress a go. If you would like to, but are unsure if you would be able to make a twenties dress on your own, then don’t worry help is at hand.
The easy dressmaking system that Mary developed back in 1924 is just as relevant today as it was back then. Whether you are trying to create a flapper dress costume, looking for some inspiration, or want to learn dressmaking, then the One Hour Dress book is definitely for you.
You will certainly get a great sense of achievement when friends at the party ask you where you bought your super authentic 1920′s dress and you can reply that you made it yourself!
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