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Short history of the shift dress

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Short history of the shift dress

Short history of the shift dress

Sherri from Sew Betty and Dot contributes at Pattern Patter with a short history of the shift dress.  While I always associate the shift dress with the streamlined mod 60s, she traces the history back to the chemise worn in the 18th and 19th centuries. It’s fascinating to see how this style has evolved through the years to become the modern shift dress. And if her article has you wanting to sew up some shift dresses, she gives links to vintage shift dress patterns you can purchase.

Click below to go to her article on Pattern Patter:

Focus On: Shift Dresses, by Sew Betty and Dot

[photo from Sew Betty and Dot on Pattern Patter]

Comments

  1. I always enjoy reading these. She is a great writer who always keeps my attention. Who knew the shift dress had such an amazing history!

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Easy Cosmetics Bag Sewing Pattern

The bag is simple, uses very little fabric (about 2/3rds of a fat quarter), has no fussy inside pockets (although you can add your own if you like), and takes me well less than 30 minutes to print the pattern, cut out and sew. But quick and simple doesn’t mean it’s not awesome!

It’s the sort of bag that is versatile enough to be used for lots of applications, not just cosmetics and toiletries. Keep all your pens and pencils in order, use it for a small first aid kit for the car, keep it in your desk at work for a few headache pills and other personal supplies.

Make some for yourself, for gifts or to sell.