With graduation coming up, I probably shouldn't take up any more projects but I just couldn't resist this one (mostly because it would do great things for my portfolio and might get me business right away). Anyway, I decided to make a 1940's era swing dance ensemble. The first part.... Inspiration! To suit the beautiful lady I am making it for, I have decided on a v-neck with a defined waist. Also, for some 1940's interest, I thought I might add some fun pleats and other fun feminine elements. 1930's and 40's boasted some wonderfully innovative pattern-making that I would love to channel through this dress. This is what I have so far. I took my cue from vintage as well as modern takes on vintage. Let me know what you all think? :-)
On the Homefront Dress from Modcloth
The Hunger Games-Reaping Dress
Kathryn Hepburn
Ralph Lauren Spring 2012
vintage
Barbara Stanwych-Ball of Fire
1940's era pattern
To finish things off, I just found this video and thought I'd share it. It's pretty awesome!
I have recently discovered a wonderful site called pinterest, therefore negleting this but I would like to share here some of my favorite findings. Art is my true passion above all and I love making fashion illustrations! These ladies have become my inspiration of late. Enjoy! (check out more+ some of my own on my Pinterest site)
