Top o’ the Morning to you sweet friends! Today a new series begins on my YouTube channel. It is called Creating In Costume. I’ll make recipes, share crafts, and more all while wearing various styles of historic clothing. Today’s episode features Making Corned Beef and Cabbage in a 1920s Housedress.
Making Corned Beef and Cabbage in a 1920s Housedress
Let’s start with the simple but delicious recipe that I make every year. It is featured in THIS POST.
In this week’s video, I cheat and use a pre-packaged corned beef as a time saver. I also kept it simple by using just four other ingredients.
- Yellow onion
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Potatoes
The Wearing of the Green
For about the past five years I have created a green garment every March in honor of Saint Patrick’s Day. This year is no exception. Here are some of the previous garments.
1890’s Victorian Sporting Outfit
Inspiration
This year the planets aligned as I sorted through my green fabrics. I am planning to attend a 1920s jazz festival at the end of the month. I had just two yards of this Moda farmhouse fabric II by Joanna Figueroa which was found at an estate sale. Most 1920s one-hour dress styles require very little fabric.
I have always liked the plunging V bodice style of the early 1920s. The waistline is a bit higher as well.
After seeing the image below I had an idea to add a bit to my yardage and style. I would use a vintage linen handtowel given to me by my friend Meri.
It would work perfectly for the front inset and the sleeve cuffs.
The Patterns
I used only the over-bodice pattern pieces from Butterick 6399. I trimmed off a bit of the cap sleeve so that I could attach regular sleeves to it.
The skirt was simply made from two rectangles of the fabric that I had leftover after I cut out the bodice and sleeves.
You can see how I maximized my yardage in today’s video. #clever cutting
The elbow-length sleeves were added with Simplicity 3928.
The dress turned out well. I am aware that it is not the most flattering style.
But we cannot look at this time in fashion with a modern lens. This was simply the style.
I think the vintage dishtowel accent is fun!
The edges that were cut off were used to make the cuffs.
It’s a very, very comfortable dress.
This Week’s Video
Get a sneak peek of the kitchen as I make Corned Beef and Cabbage while wearing a 1920s housedress.
See you on Sunday!
Laura
Laura! So cute! You are one clever gal. Not only do you have superior seamstress skills but you are creative as well, using a tea towel. I have a picture of my mom and my Aunt Beatrice wearing very similar dresses. Your shoes even look the part.
Have a good weekend. Snow and cold here… xoxo