How Would 1910s Dresses Fasten? Three Examples of Closures and Fitted Linings

This video shows three period examples of dresses spanning 1912-1921. In this video I show three different examples of closures, that feature the most common ways dresses would close. Exceptions to this would be "lingerie" or "lawn" dresses, that were made of a single layer of cotton and fastened up the back, and "house" or "wash" or "apron" dresses, that would fasten up the front. When making your own version, fit the inner lining FIRST, and finish center front closures. On top of this, build your dress. Plan your dress layers from the INSIDE, to the OUTSIDE. Number the layers on a scrap of paper to keep with your pattern to help you plan what needs to fasten and where. Usually the outside was finished with some sort of sash or belt. Free books on Archive.org or Google Books can help with construction. I particularly like the Lippincott Home Manuals dressmaking book, and American Dressmaking Step by Step. This video is meant to be supplemental material to Wearing History Sewing Patterns. I offer restored and adapted versions of period originals, plus many other types of patterns. Use this in conjunction with period resources, as mentioned above, and with your period instructions (which are often text only). Sewing Patterns available at http://wearinghistory.etsy.com and http://wearinghistorypatterns.com More period information available for free at http://wearinghistoryblog.com I'm learning a new video editing program so thanks in advance for your patience wi