One of the reasons why I like vintage sewing books is how practical and down to earth they are. Many go over women’s fashion and expect seamstresses to be able to apply the learned concepts to make garments for kids and men.
The purpose of learning dressmaking is to be able to fill the needs and wants of all members of the family, garment making shouldn’t take too much time, yet the clothes should enhance the personality of the wearer and last a long time.
I am curious whether you agree with me or not on this one, but I think that one of the details of a garment where personality and taste are most obvious is the neckline.
It can change a dress or blouse completely.
Maybe you remember one of my posts, in which I was sketching various vintage necklines; today I’m listing a few other vintage necklines ideas.
The sailor bow tie look good both in patterned fabric, like in the image below and in a sparkly white with dark blue piping. This one closes in the back with snaps, but you could move the bow to the back and close the blouse with it.
The square neckline is safe and sweet. Keep the straps quite fat like this dress, or slim them down for a more delicate look.
If you like the look of a handkerchief worn over a shirt, you’ll like this small collar on a dress. I like the contrast fabric also.
I love this faux wrap neckline and how simple the whole look is. I also like how this blouse in particular fits the model quite loosely.
And last but not least, a sweetheart neckline, this time adorned with a zipper. I quite like the contrast between the sweetness of the neckline shape and the metal of the zipper.
What about you? What’s you favourite vintage or modern neckline?
Images from: 1) sailor bow tie, 2) square neckline, 3) tiny collar, 4) faux wrap neckline, 5) sweetheart neckline.
The robin’s egg blue collar contrasting against the brown dress is so lovely!
Very glad you like it!
I like the square neckline. I’m not sure why, but even a “fat” one in the photo is delicate.
Yes, I quite like the “fat”version too!