1930s Tea Dresses - Sewing Patterns for the Fashion that Defined an Era

[@amierikke6225]

I absolutely love the 30’s! I’m a nurse, and I made an authentic 1930’s nurse’s uniform for National Nurse’s day here in the US. It’s basically a shirt dress and the pattern was from the 1930’s. The directions for the collar with its interfacing was not like anything I’ve made, it was very confusing. I had to lay the pieces all out and have a long think but I did it! I also found a free nurse’s cap pattern and that turned out very well. I’m old enough to have graduated from nursing school when we did still wear caps but my original cap is unfortunately lost. I wore my uniform to work and had a wonderful day. I work in a nursing home and some of our residents were teary eyed when they saw my all white, crisp uniform. I reminded some of their mothers, aunts and grandmothers who had been nurses in the 30’s.

[@Samanthalovestosew]

That is such a wonderful story - thank you for sharing it with me. I’m intrigued about 1930s’ nurses’ uniforms in the US now. The nurses must have looked so neat and pretty in their white starched uniforms. I do have a few nurses’ capes from the WW2 era. The uniforms for nurses were so smart and attractive in those days. I can imagine how poignant it was for the nursing home residents to see you in the uniform you sewed. Memories are everything at that stage of our lives. Oh I’ve struggled with 30s pattern instructions, they are often sketchy and confusing! Not only was the construction of garments quite different then but not very well explained either. Yet the results (after some perseverance!!) are worth all the effort! Thank you very much for watching and for telling me about your 1930s nurse’s uniform (which I’m now going to research!) 💐

[@lenorerhodes8110]

The frocks and accessories during the 1930’s were beautiful. I couldn’t resist popping into your KoFi shop and buying a copy. Thank you Samantha for making it available. So much inspiration. Xx ❤️❤️🌺

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Oh Lenore you are kind! 💗 You’re my very first customer so please let me know if you have any problems downloading. I love the 1930s dresses and accessories … I only wish they were more compatible with dog walking in the endless rain (and therefore mud!) we currently have in the UK. Thank you for your generous support xx 💗💗💐

[@lenorerhodes8110]

@@Samanthalovestosew I have downloaded and printed ‘Roma’s Fashion’ with no issues. It was a lovely surprised to find a knitting pattern for a jumper and beret. I may never knit them but now have a pattern if I wish too. I adore the style of 1930 clothes and how they so simply adapted patterns to give a totally different look. I’m thrilled with my purchase and having the opportunity to support you in one small way. Xx ❤️🌺

[@lenorerhodes8110]

@@SamanthalovestosewSamantha I think you mentioned a more in-depth video when purchasing the pdf magazine. I may have misunderstood and that is fine. If there is meant to be one I’m not sure how to access it. X❤️🌺

[@sharonbarnhill1714]

Samantha, thank you for offering the pdf for printing! I've printed mine already. I plan to bind it and it will grace my sewing room in a prominent place. That publication is so full of fabulous ideas. And to think that thrifting and recycling clothing was a 30's thing, who knew? Thanks again, bring more!

[@Floralee2020]

It’s The most Gorgeous dresses from this time 🤩 thank you for sharing ❤

[@Samanthalovestosew]

These are my favourite dresses of all and I’m so pleased you love them too. Thank you for encouraging me ❤️

[@KeiPalace]

Thanks so much for the lovely video! We love 1930s tea dresses!

[@Samanthalovestosew]

They’re my absolute favourite 🥰 So pleased that you love them too! And thank you for watching and encouraging me 💗💐

[@killerkitschvintagelizzie]

So dreamy! So many gorgeous dresses! I want to make all of them! ❤❤❤

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Yes in our dreams Lizzie we would be wafting around a Poirot film set in our tea dresses, clinking 🥂!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@killerkitschvintagelizzie]

@@Samanthalovestosew Yes we would! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@joyofthings]

Thankyou for this it all looks such fun.xx🐝🐝🐝

[@Samanthalovestosew]

I found an old film clip of all the ladies in their tea dresses competing to see how high they could kick their legs! They made their own entertainment! (I could have made two videos with all the material I dug up!!) Thank you for your support xx💗💐💐

[@seestellysew8472]

I always enjoy your videos.

[@Samanthalovestosew]

I’m so pleased and very grateful for your support 💗💐

[@laurazeman]

Gorgeous dresses. I wish I had a reason or opportunity to wear one. ❤ Sadly, I'm such a homebody anymore. If an opportunity presents itself, I now know what I'll be making though!

[@Samanthalovestosew]

I know what you mean Laura! The dogs practically faint with shock if I go out without them ie do anything other than walk them! Apparently women were homebodies in the 1930s too, the crucial difference being that they socialised with each other in their homes. Again the dogs would be surprised to see anyone except my mother crossing the threshold! Thank you for watching another episode - we can dream we are the kind of people who waft around in tea dresses every day! 💗💐

[@NotQuiteDonnaReed-5]

I'm a new subscriber! I loved your video and when I saw Constance Bennett pop up, I was one happy lady! I have loved Constance since I was a very young girl, and she is most definitely my favorite actress of the 30's. I was recently reading a book written about her family, which they're well known for their early theater work on stages all over the world, but it said that Constance was known as "the human coat hanger" as she was such a gem to dress.Thank you for your lovely video and I will most definitely purchase the magazine and watch the longer version on the 30's. xx

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Oh thank you so much for all your support! And I was expecting that people might not know who Constance Bennett was and yet here you are knowing much more about her than me. I love the bit about ‘the human coat hanger’! I’m so pleased you’re going to watch the longer version of the video. I had to edit out so much to make an appropriate length for KZbin, including why women wore tea dresses in the first place and a wonderful old film clip with ladies in tea dresses competing as to how high they could kick their legs! It’s cheering to know another 30s film and fashion enthusiast will watch it! ❤️xx

[@4seasons546]

Nice glimpse at woman’s pretty daytime dresses & suits

[@Samanthalovestosew]

I’m so pleased to hear you enjoyed it and thank you so much for your lovely comment 💐

[@ariettasvintagelife]

You have made me want to sew a 1930s dress! I love how eloquent and knowledgeable you are and you describe all the outfits in such detail... This is a beautiful magazine and I especially liked the real life examples of the dresses that you included! ❤❤

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Thank you very much Arietta! I can definitely see you wafting around your cottage in a 1930s tea dress. I grew up watching all those old movies (they’re responsible for a lot now I come to think about it 😆) The magazine is so full of sewing tips and imaginative ideas for home dressmakers. Nothing around today begins to come close 💗💐

[@threads_in_cahoots]

This is such a lovely video! I’ve been finding myself really curious about the 30s as of late so this is perfect timing :-)

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Hello Lisa! Thank you very much. I love the 30s … I’m planning some 30s meets 70s projects at the moment! Always love seeing your makes too and thank you so much for supporting me 💐

[@lostintheseventies7969]

oh how i love tea dresses

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Me too! And I’m always so pleased to find a fellow enthusiast. Thank you for your support 💐

[@poetmaggie1]

Those dresses are beautiful and there is no reason for not making and wearing them today.

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Yes!! We think alike! The original dresses, the sewing patterns, the original fabrics and magazines like this - I want to them all to be appreciated (and worn) again. Thank you for encouraging me 💐

[@StarlightsFire]

I only make clotes from the 30"s. Made them also on the way back then and a whole lot by hand.

[@Samanthalovestosew]

How wonderful! 1930s fashion is my favourite, no era matches it for imaginative construction and details. I suspect I’d be in heaven looking at your makes! Thank you so much for watching 💐

[@StarlightsFire]

@@Samanthalovestosew What you have to say is so right and no lies. I don"t have any mediacontent so I can"t show you. But I can only work with old patrons not with a pdf. I spin also my own wool and silk so I knit and crocet also

[@iansaunders6983]

I suppose by watching the likes of Poirot on tv you get to see 30's fashions worn by real people and in colour. To me it was a period in time when things were designed in a practical sense more so during the 2nd World War. I think this video will really appeal to your hardcore supporters and dressmakers. I love you commentaries although some of the content is maybe not for me. You are in your element with these magazines and I am always hooked by your passion and maybe I should admit your loveliness too. I know how practical you are Samantha but you are also warm and beautiful. Don't write back to me questioning my opinion. It is what I see. 😂😂

[@Samanthalovestosew]

That’s extremely kind of you Ian - both your comments and for having the stamina to watch a hardcore 30s dressmakers’ video. This is my most loved niche but it is the nichiest of niches so I’m delighted to find fellow enthusiasts. But I know you would gallantly sit through, say, me teaching the dogs how to knit. Indeed you might have preferred it! You are right, I love Poirot, especially the David Suchet series. Miss Lemon is always an inspiration! I also grew up watching these old movies - remember how they used to show them on Saturday afternoons on BBC2?! Thank you for your always generous support 🥰

[@iansaunders6983]

@@Samanthalovestosew I have asked KZbin to alert me when you release you dogs knitting video.

[@MichelleSMV]

The dresses are so lovely. I really loved the lingerie section tbh. Reminds me I want to do a set at some point. Are you planning to make any of these dresses?

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Hello Michelle! I also plan to sew some 30s lingerie soon 😃 I do have the free pattern that came with the magazine so I will be sewing that at some point and I want to add a cute detail or two from the magazine (so many projects so little time 😆) Thank you very much for watching! 💐

[@MichelleSMV]

@@Samanthalovestosew oh lovely! I’m so excited to see this if you plan to make a video!

[@sternenregen5489]

Lovely clothes. But we are all working women and have no time for teatime.😉🙋‍♀️

[@Samanthalovestosew]

I hear you! 😆 I sew clothes for the life I truly live and the life of my dreams (guess which get worn the most!!) Thank you for watching and encouraging me 🥰

[@pansepot1490]

All those clothes are perfect for anyone who works in an office or similar.

[@marianbuller265]

Because we had a War

[@Samanthalovestosew]

Yes, it changed everything - no working in a factory or growing your own vegetables wearing a pretty tea dress! Thank you for watching me 💐