I started with the short sleeve version and put it aside. This sleeve is not correct for the 1930’s. It is a 1940’s sleeve shape. You can see an example of this sleeve on page 52 of Our New Clothes: Acquisitions of the 1990’s, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The dress shown on page 52 is a day dress designed by Valentina, made of black wool crepe. I made View A and was very pleased with the result. The dress drapes beautifully. The shoulder drapery and fabric flower are lovely. The dress is cut on the bias. Only experienced sewers should attempt this. Working on the bias requires a lot of fabric, patience, and careful easing of the fabric; in addition, the style of this dress is perfect for sheer, thin fabrics which makes sewing even trickier.
Gladys Campbell –
I started with the short sleeve version and put it aside. This sleeve is not correct for the 1930’s. It is a 1940’s sleeve shape. You can see an example of this sleeve on page 52 of Our New Clothes: Acquisitions of the 1990’s, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The dress shown on page 52 is a day dress designed by Valentina, made of black wool crepe. I made View A and was very pleased with the result. The dress drapes beautifully. The shoulder drapery and fabric flower are lovely. The dress is cut on the bias. Only experienced sewers should attempt this. Working on the bias requires a lot of fabric, patience, and careful easing of the fabric; in addition, the style of this dress is perfect for sheer, thin fabrics which makes sewing even trickier.