I was given a 1920's
organdy party dress (or bridesmaid dress) to wear to a Great Gatsby Party! The
beautiful bright green cotton organdy with delicate embroidery and faggoting
was in perfect shape. The multi-color silk ribbon tie with matching rosettes
was sadly in shreds.
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| 1920 cotton organdy party dress |
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| Embroidered belt loop |
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| shredded ribbons on the sash |
To salvage the dress, I decided to remake the sash:
1. First I ordered new satin ribbon from M&J trimmings
in New York City. They carry a vast selection of silk satin double face ribbon
of very good quality and many color choices.
2. I then examined the original rosettes to see if I could
recreate them.
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original rosette - note the black jet bead in center
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| original rosette - back view |
3. I then assembled the hand sewing tools I would use -
especially a thimble to protect my figure tip
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| tools I will need |
4. I started the hand sewing process
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| sew a tube out of ribbon |
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| stitch a basting thread around one edge |
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| gather the basting thread carefully |
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| almost done |
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| stitch rosette to ribbon |
5. The finished rosettes - look exactly like the original sash!
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| finished rosette with jet beads stitched in center - compare to original rosettes |
6. Ready to attend the Great Gatsby party!
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| at the Art Deco Society of California Great Gatsby Party - September 2013 |
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| a 90 year old dress hits the dance floor! |
