Hollywood’s Influence on Vintage Dressmaking

Make Your Own Special Vintage Dress

The movie industry has had an obvious impact on the fashion industry. Dressmaking is no exception. Just look at what happens after all those Hollywood award shows. Knock-off designs of vintage dresses begin to pop up wherever you look. The best way to save on a vintage dress is to make your own. Want to look like a Hollywood celebrity at your next special event? Dressmaking 101 has some tips for you.

1. Find some inspiration: Grab a news magazine or search online for the latest red carpet vintage fashions. Know what’s hot and what’s not before you begin your vintage dressmaking adventure. Whether you’re preparing for a holiday party or special birthday bash, Valentine’s, a wedding, or the officer’s ball, knowing what Hollywood is wearing will inspire you.

2. Look for a vintage pattern: Many of the fashionable styles dressmakers use today come from styles made popular in the 1940s and 1950s. Vintage dressmaking patterns are the best place to start when it comes to gaining a Hollywood edge. There is a great website that sells vintage patterns, www.oldpatterns.com.

3. Have the right notions: When working with special occasion fabrics, you will need special notions like boning, finer machine needles, and embellishments like lace or faux flowers. Before starting your dressmaking project, be sure you have everything you need on hand. It’s a bummer when you are into a dressmaking day and you realize you don’t have the hooks or correct zipper to finish the job.

We all want to look as great as the stars do on the red carpet, and with these basic insider tips from Dressmaking 101 you are off to a great start!