The Wonderful World Of Lady's 1940's Hats

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Lady's hat styles of the 1940's got their start in fashion magazines in 1937-38. That jaunty little tilty style first appeared in 1937, continuing through 1945 but was gone by 1947. Disappearing along with the tilt style were many other wild and wonderful 1940's hats. A crown of a 1940's hat stood tall and sat away from the face on the head. Exception was the broad brimmed hat. This hat was fashionably worn squarely on the head or tilted to one side. The exagerated height and width was necessary to balance the broad shoulders of the clothing. Usually these wider brimmed hats were not heavily decorated with millinery trimmings but left plain or with a small amount of trim. On the other hand, small hats were trimmed quite extensive with flowers and a veil. The 40's hats are rarely lined. The size and maker, along with a store name, is usually sewn into the inner hat band.

Society Silk Embroidered Square - A Presentation Piece

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Holding in my hand a small needle work treasure I think of the person that had created it long ago. It is a society silk embroidered piece done on a square of natural linen. Perfectly excuted showing skill with a needle this small piece was given as a presentation piece. Given as a gift it is signed with the maker's name.

Most of the intricate silk embroidery is worked on a netting attached to the inner & outer section of the linen cloth.

More Musings On Little Girl's Clothing - Aprons

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In further reading from the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences dated 1922 on children & misses' garments a whole chapter is devoted to the purpose, styles, patterns of children's aprons. The purpose of an apron, of course, was to protect a little one's dress from soil. It goes on to state every little miss should be provided with a neat, attractive apron to slip on when she gets home from school. Aprons could be a very simple from a slip over the head style to ones a child might put on & fasten herself. A diagram for a sacque or sleeve apron is also included in the booklet. This style actually looks like a dress, loose fitting & fastening in the back. For practical wear fabric that might be selected is gingham, calico or chambray. Adding a colored binding, scallop finished edging or rick rack braid would be a nice compliment touch. Appliques & embroidery would be another finishing touch for a charming girl's apron.

Children's Clothing - The Correct Length According to Age

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Looking through some purchases I made recently on some wonderful needlework books, one in particular I was further drawn to. The title is Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts & Sciences, Scranton, Pa. The subtitle is Children and Misses' Garments. This book is dated 1922. As I am very interested in children's clothing the subtitle caught my eye so I had to give this book a peek. One of the paragraph I read is a guide to correct skirt length for children & misses. Although it stated to take in account skirt lengths for children are subject to change just as adults fashion changes. Dress lengths being worn short one season and comparatively long other seasons. Also to consider the individual child taking care of her proportions. It goes on to state a guideline of skirt lengths for each age saying 6 months - just long enough to cover the ankles, 1 year - to the top of the shoes. 18 months - half way down the legs. 2 to 6 years - just above the knees. 7-11 years - knee length showing the bend of the knee. 12-14 years depends on the development of the girl with a length just at the back of the knee to 2 to 4 inches below the bend of the knee. Reading this reminded me of my own childhood and the length of dress my sister and I wore. Even 25 or more years later there was still protocol for the correct length of a child's dress.

Edwardian Young Miss Velvet Plush Hat

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This creamy velvet plush hat is a lovely creation and what young miss wouldn't have looked quite lovely wearing it. It dates from the early Edwardian era.

It is not made on a wire frame but of some type of stiffening to give the "ribs" some body. The fabric is gathered to give a very soft & elegant appearance and a small fabric flower is added to the side. No other statement is needed.