Friday, January 3, 2014

Scraps from the Past - 1940s Snug Jerkin with Trapunto!

I think this is a gorgeous pattern for a very snug jerkin (vest), decorated with cables using your choice of hand embroidery or trapunto - wonderful techniques! From 1941 and McCall, the hip-length jerkin offers 3 neckline variations, so you can have fun making more than one. :)


Tucked inside was the "V" cutout for view C, in a soft dark navy blue wool. It's a nicely woven fabric - be sure to click on the image for a close-up view. The transfer is partially used (only view C is unused). I wonder which technique our mystery seamstress used - embroidery or trapunto?



Can you picture it?

1 comment:

  1. Have killed some time looking online at vintage patterns. Your pattern here caught my eye--view B has that reverse-angled-corner neckline that I sometimes see on 1940s formalwear. Here it is apparently a little more informal. I wonder if this neckline will come back into style. As a dress neckline it is discreet yet suggestive, a peekaboo without cleavage. Thanks for posting!

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