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1912 to Modern Day Clothing PortfolioThis page includes costumes from World War I, Flappers,World War II, Cold War, and Modern time periods. This is a sampling of vintage style items we have created in the past, some from the actual historical patterns, and some hand drafted. For custom made clothing similar to that shown here or in a different style please see our custom orders page then contact us for a price estimate. |
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This school girl's costume from 1918 was created as a custom order for part of a historic fiction book cover graphic design. Using clothing catalogs from the time period and historic photographs from Shorpy.com, I found examples of what girls were wearing and created the costume shown here. The skirt was a navy textured linen look fabric embellished with buttons, the shirt was made from textured lightweight cotton, and the navy tie was hand dyed silk. The ensemble was completed with the white silk bow shown at right. We do not normally create clothing for children. |
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historically inspired dress was based on a pattern for a 1918 tea dress
by "May Manton's Bazar Glove-Fitting Patterns". The pattern
is accurate to the time period, the fabrics we used are not.
Our 1918 tea gown is made from a center front pleated panel
in white Ming brocade, the body is an optic white shimmering crinkle
fabric. There is braid trimming the join between the skirt
and the pleated panel, and ruffled organza ribbon and braid decorating
the neckline and sleeve ends. The shoulder drape is white
crystal organza. The empire waistline is decorated with a
silver embroidered and beaded ribbon and two antiqued silver tone metal
findings. Side front closure is a series of hidden snaps and
hook and eyes. The skirt is lined in matching white satin
acetate, the bodice and sleeves are lined with a soft white 100% cotton
twill. Available now on our Women's Clothing For Sale Page. |
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by vintage turn of the century Halloween greeting cards, this pumpkin
witch costume is based on a 1918 tea dress pattern. The gown
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made from textured gold fabric and orange and gold brocade lined
with burnt orange colored satin. Black ruffled organza
embellishes the sleeve ends and down the center front. This
one-of-a-kind witch's costume came with a black fringed shawl,
decorative belt and burnt orange lined black wool hat embellished with
black ribbon and black and orange ostrich feathers. We made
the hat with a black comb inside to help it stay on the head as well as
two ties for under the chin. Hat and sleeve
end are shown above left, front and back of the costume with
belt and shawl shown middle and right above. |
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 1930's style green silk dress. |
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 1930's Style Ice Blue Silk Satin Evening Gown |
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1930's style 100% silk satin evening gown's bodice is self-lined, with
the rest of the gown being lined with pale blue 100% cotton.
The front of the gown is decorated with an ice-blue and
silver toned button. The back of this vintage style gown
closes with hidden clear
plastic snaps, and two functional silver and ice blue buttons with hand
crocheted loops.
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Another historic fiction book cover costume - this one was from August 1945. This outfit was made from a vintage 1940's pattern. The cotton print jumper ties at the back and features two patch pockets at the front. A cotton blouse was made and tea dipped to match the off-white color of the printed cotton jumper. We do not normally make clothing for children. |
 Futuristic 1940's Style Outfit This
outfit was created from a vintage 1940's
pattern with a futuristic twist. The suit was made from a synthetic
shot taffeta that shimmers between peacock blue and emerald green. The
matching emerald green hat with veil was found after the fact, and is
from the same time period.
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 1950's Style Blue Silk/Linen Slip Dress This
1950's style silk/linen blend periwinkle blue slip dress
bodice is self-lined,
and the rest of the gown is unlined.
The neckline features a band of rhinestone trim for an extra
bit of elegance.
Available now on our Womens Clothing for Sale Page. |
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| This ensemble was made from vintage
patterns for a 1950's horror film parody currently in post-production. |
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This dress was made from a vintage pattern for a 1950's horror film parody currently in post-production. |
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top and
shorts set were made using a 1950's era pattern. |
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| This
weskit and pedal pushers ensemble was made from vintage patterns for a
1950's horror film parody currently in post-production. |
This dress was made from a vintage pattern for a 1950's horror film parody currently in post-production. |
These pages last modified: May 21, 2013. Costume design and construction by Andrea Wakely. All items come from a pet and smoke free environment. All of our costumes and clothing are handmade in Bristol, Virginia, unless otherwise noted. Images and text on this website are copyright Twin Roses Designs 2000 - 2013 unless otherwise noted and may not be used without prior written permission.
Website design by Garry Wakely
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