Decades of Style Challenge

Decades of Style No. 107 TLC Caftan

Kathleen finished her Decades of Style No. 107 Caftan. She used a soft rayon knit and attractive cotton print.

Seamstress: Kathleen M

Wai made this vintage Decades of Style blouse in silk noil. The color is SO beautiful on her.

Wai looks very stylish in this Wrap Blouse.

Seamstress: Wai

Decades of Style 1952 Wrap Blouse. The pattern is out of print.

Seamstress: Wai

Decades of Style pattern "Given a Chance Dress".

Diana made this cool summer dress using a Decades of Style pattern Given a Chance Dress.

Seamstress: Diana P

Jane was fortunate enough to see the muslin version of Decades of Styles pattern #5007 Object D'art in the early stages of pattern development.She knew then that she would make it as a classic. The pattern arrived even before it was published and she made it up in a beautiful red linen from Mood in New York. A few changes were made... Jane had a belt made and buttons covered by Pat Mahoney in Lodi CA, and she pegged and shortened the skirt.

Jane's Decades of Style dress is made in a red linen.

Decades of Style #3005 Butterfly Blouse

Kathy D used a soft rayon fabric from Britex for this 1930's Decades of Style Butterfly Blouse. She had leather she found in Copenhagen, and she used it to bind the edges.

Seamstress: Kathy D

Katherine and Jane went shopping at Piedmont Fabrics and found this gorgeous silk chiffon. Katherine made it into an amazing Decades of Style Butterfly blouse.

Seamstress: Katherine W

Decades of Style #3005 Butterfly Blouse

Wai also purchased this silk chiffon fabric at Piedmont Fabrics. She soaked it in a gelatin solution before cutting and sewing. This made it easier to handle. She then washed out the gelatin after the garment was finished.

Seamstress: Wai

Decades of Style #3009 1930s Capelet

Susie used the Decades of Style #3009 1930s Capelet for the Sewing Challenge. The buttons are gorgeous and she bought them in Paris. Everyone wanted to try on this capelet and loved it. It’s basically a sleeveless jacket with a short cape.

Seamstress: Susie B

Decades of Style #3009 1930s Capelet

Vicki Z used a red wool tweed and a red silk charmeuse lining for her caplet.

Seamstress: Vicki Z

Sue P made this Decades of Style coat from a piece of fabric in the Jane's studio freebie pile. She used silk shantung to bind the edges, and also to make the bias cut cuffs.

Seamstress: Sue P

Decades of Style Bridge Coat

Seamstress: Sue P

Decades of Style Parisian coat pattern

Ellen S. created this Decades of Style Parisienne coat! The fabric is linen with a gold sheen. She and Jane lengthened the pattern as she wanted the flounce lower. The very very special button is backed with a snap closure.

Seamstress: Ellen S

Decades of Style #3006 1930s Lily Jacket

Kathy D made another garment using a Decades of Style Lily jacket pattern. The fabric came from Fabric and Fabrics in NY. It has a slight stripe which we used to create a chevron in the back by cutting the fabric in different directions. Kathy flat piped the seams to accentuate them. She has fastened the jacket with covered snaps and added an attractive pin which we chose online.

Seamstress: Kathy D

Decades of Style #3006 1930s Lily Jacket

Wai also made the Decades of Style Lily jacket.

Seamstress: Wai

Here is the back view of Wai's jacket. She added the center back seam on the top piece so she could get the chevron effect of the fabric.

Seamstress: Wai

Decades of Style #3006 1930s Lily Jacket

Robin's Decades of Style Lily jacket is made with a black denim and topstitched with a light thread.

Seamstress: Robin T