Knit Your Own - Cocktail Dress!
I love this photograph from an old Needlewoman magazine - it
somehow encapsulates an era. Looks a bit like she's been at the gin, though! Wonder how
many "sticky out petticoats" she has on underneath?! Does anyone remember having to starch their petticoats - I was very little at the time, so my Mum used to do it for me. Just wore under a dress for special occasions like the Sunday School Christmas party.
Is it me - or does the woman in this advert look a bit manic! Don't think I'd trust her with a sharp knitting needle!
Is it me - or does the woman in this advert look a bit manic! Don't think I'd trust her with a sharp knitting needle!
Love this photo too - shame about the registration number on
the scooter!
Love, Liz
Comments
Patricia x
Sending happiness....love v
The knitted dress is really something, wow.
x
I'm not sure what you mean by starched petticoats. My older sisters had can-cans made of tulle for their formal dresses, but that was in the 60's. Maybe you're going further back in time..