swing dance

Some ‘Swing’ Shorts

by LadyD on December 18, 2012 · 0 comments

in Pants / Trousers

I know its a bit early in the year for shorts. Seems odd to be sewing them while its -6 outside but I shall explain.

I bought Eliza M’s Swing, Hop Pants pattern and as I had limited material I couldn’t make two ‘full length’ pairs and needed to do a test run through. So brainwave….I’ll just make shorts.


Made facing from some spare material I had left over from another project. I also used up my only zip the right length so will have to buy another one before I can start on trousers proper. I found the project came together very quickly. Even hand sewing and pressing properly at each stage it only took me a weekend and one day.

The most time was spent on deciding on what length to make the shorts. Ended up looking a bit famous five-ish with the longer length. For more pics and detail go to my blog.

Sorry about the rubbish photo’s hope to get decent pics when the weather warms up. lol!

Tagged as: Eliza M, shorts, swing dance

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Swing Dance – Outfit Inspiration

by LadyD on April 5, 2012 · 7 comments

in 1940s

About February time I started going to swing jive classes….

So I am looking for a good patterns for outfits that would give that 40′s feel but have a swooshy skirt.

I spotted this on a youtube clip of rita hayworth and fred astaire. (Wish I could dance like her) From the film ‘you never were lovelier’. [1942]

Now I’ve got to find a pattern for it….

Could I take a pattern like this (the pink one):

And convert it to a tie up blouse? (who’d have though its from 1979!)

Any recommendations, tips, advice?

Btw. I love the shoes! I do need to get some dance shoes.

 

Tagged as: blouse, dress, skirt, swing dance

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