The Vintage Dressmaker

Interview With Irma of The Vintage Dressmaker

May 21, 2018 Irma Romero3 Comments

Interviewed by the lovely Emily from The Pretty and The Kitsch

Today I am thrilled to be interviewing the lovely Irma of The Vintage Dressmaker. Irma is an extremely talented seamstress and her 1930’s and 1940’s inspired dresses are absolutely amazing. It was so much fun getting to know her and learn more about her work!

I hope you all enjoy this interview, and that you make sure to check out Irma’s beautiful dresses!

Tell us about your business, The Vintage Dressmaker!

I’m a self-employed dressmaker and designer specializing in 1920-1950s style womenswear. I work mainly with private clients but have also made dresses for shops and costume houses. I guess I’m what you could call an all-in-one as I design, draw patterns, source fabrics and trimmings and make the dresses. Though more challenging it is also the most satisfying thing about my business as I’m part of the whole process and as such, in control of all aspects of…

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Mid to late 1960s style wool crepe dress

May 17, 2018 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This lovely mid to late 1960s style cream wool crepe dress, although very simple in style, has got it’s crowning glory and best detail in it’s large pilgrim collar embellished by golden floral appliques. Fastens with a zipper at the back. It also has pockets sewn into side seams.

Late 60s style wool crepe dress

Early 1950s inspired velvet cocktail dress

January 30, 2018 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This delightful early 1950s inspired red velvet cocktail dress, slightly gathered at shoulders and with v-neckline both at the front and back and wide attached cummerbund belt, full skirt and 3/4 length sleeves with darts at elbows is a classic example of the dresses of the era. Zip closure at the back.

50s red velvet dress

Wartime girls- the early 1940s dress collection

September 20, 2017 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This is my very first homage to the early 1940s and the wartime girls. These beauties are all made from original 1940s fabrics.

All available here: etsy-early 1940s dress collection

Lettie

Lettie-Wartime girls-early 1940s dress collection

Mildred

Mildred-Wartime girls- early 1940s dress collection

Mildred- Wartime girls-early1940s dress collection

Ava

Ava-Wartime girls-early 1940s dress collection

Dorothy

Dorothy-Wartime girls-early 1940s dress collection

Photography by Claire Pursglove

Late 50s style reversible opera coat

September 11, 2017 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This late 1950s style Doris Day-esque reversible opera coat in black and ivory silk duchesse satin is perfect for the evening out. The A-lined coat has a large pilgrim collar very typical of the era, with a slightly gathered back. It fastens at the front with a large diamante button.

My homage to early 1930s beachwear

June 12, 2017 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

Here I proudly present my beautiful new collection which takes you back to the days when beachwear was king with wide palazzo pants, jumpsuits and playsuits.

All available here:

Etsy-The Vintage Dressmaker

Lillian

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Hester

Ethel

Viola

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Dessie

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A late 1950s inspired raincoat

June 5, 2017 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This lovely late 1950s inspired raincoat in beige water-resistant microfibre with large vintage wooden buttons and the classic trapeze line with raglan cut sleeves, it’s large pilgrim collar, slanted pockets and the vibrant printed cotton lining is a perfect example of the era.