Spring 1940's Fashions // Investigating Primary Source Material

Today we take a dive into the fashions of 1948 with a flip through on of my Montgomery Wards catalogs. Featuring Spring/Summer fashions from '48, let's take a look at what vintage style lessons and retro reproduction sewing tips can be gleaned from this primary resource! My Pinterest with 3 other catalogs scanned: https://www.pinterest.com/bmesposito How to change a neckline: https://youtu.be/7PvYKq_GM7w?t=636 Changing darts to gathering at the neckline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROMqp1j3piA&t=28s Remix vintage shoes: https://remixvintageshoes.com/ American Duchess shoes: https://www.americanduchess.com/collections/1940s-shoes-and-boots Bait Footwear: https://baitfootwear.com/ Bali Flower Bra: https://www.amazon.com/Bali-Womens-Flower-Underwire-Light/dp/B000MX5UIC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=bali+flower&qid=1616777299&sr=8-1 Rago Longline Bra: https://www.amazon.com/Rago-Womens-Long-Line-Black/dp/B001SI73Z8/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=rago+longline&qid=1616777321&sr=8-3 Music and Sound Effects from Epidemic Sound. Where I get my pattern drafting paper: http://atlaslevy.com/Paper_c_13.html (not sponsored) More from me? Want to help me continue making more videos? Listen to me ramble on in a monthly podcast? Watch an additional project video each month? Peruse my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheClosetHistorian Blog: http://theclosethistorian.blogspot.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclosethistorian/ Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheC