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]
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!
So honored to have you reblog my post! I look forward to my Craft Gossip emails every day!
What a great article on the shift dress! I learned so much!
Love the Craft Gossip blog too!
Fabulous article on the shift! Love revisiting its history!
I love getting the back story on these styles. Thanks for sharing!
My fave dress along with classic shirt dresses! Great article
loved reading this. Well researched:) The Craft Gossip blog has so many interesting blogs to read and from which to learn
Thanks for sharing!