Author: Irma Romero

Nettie- the early 1930s darling

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This dress was originally going to be part of my 2014 “The 1930s bow dress collection”, which didn’t make it at the time, but I’m now adding as a latecomer to the party, in this case minus the bow. And as I always wanted to use this particular original vintage plaid cotton fabric, here is the result;

Cut on bias, with panelling, instantly forming the very popular zig-zag motif of the era, contrasting with the geometric art deco style front panel peaking towards the waist and adorned with a bakelite button, with a slight cowl neckline. Also with a similar v forming at the back. Complemented by a belt with bakelite buckle. With snap fasteners at the side.This sweet little dress would have been perfect at a summer gathering in the early 1930s.

Nettie-early 1930s style dress
Nettie-early 1930s style dress
Nettie-early 1930s style dress
Nettie-early 1930s style dress
Nettie-early 1930s style dress
Nettie-early 1930s style dress
Nettie-early 1930s style dress
Nettie-early 1930s style dress

 

A little something I made for myself

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Sometimes you get the time to treat yourself and here’s the result; this sweet early 1930s inspired dress in seersucker cotton has that vibe of the feedsack fabric dresses of the Prohibition era. A very big favourite of the era, cutting fabrics on bias, in this case a stripey one (if they weren’t already printed diagonally) creating the diamond effect, both at the front and the back. The contrasting square collar in navy cotton has the fun, tie like finish and with beautiful diamond shape burgundy bakelite art deco buttons. Fastens with snap fasteners at the side.

Early 1930s style seersucker cotton dress
Early 1930s style seersucker cotton dress
Early 1930s style seersucker cotton dress
Early 1930s style seersucker cotton dress
Early 1930s style seersucker cotton dress
Early 1930s style seersucker cotton dress
Early 1930s style seersucker cotton dress

Interview With Irma of The Vintage Dressmaker

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Interviewed by the lovely Emily from The Pretty and The Kitsch

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

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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
Late 60s style wool crepe dress
Late 60s style wool crepe dress
Late 60s style wool crepe dress
Late 60s style wool crepe dress
Late 60s style wool crepe dress
Late 60s style wool crepe dress

Early 1950s inspired velvet cocktail dress

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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
50s red velvet dress
50s red velvet dress
50s red velvet dress
50s red velvet dress
50s red velvet dress
50s red velvet dress
50s red velvet dress

Wartime girls- the early 1940s dress collection

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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
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
Ava-Wartime girls-early 1940s dress collection

 

Dorothy

Dorothy-Wartime girls-early 1940s dress collection
Dorothy-Wartime girls-early 1940s dress collection

 

 

 

Photography by Claire Pursglove