Our Flag - 1928

Full Fashioned Silk Hosiery - 1928

These were offered through the Gorcy Embroidery Journal- a monthly catalog from a Montreal based department company. This ad was in the August 1928 edition, so these fetching stockings would have been perfect for the daring flappers out there. They needed that "extra-wear" patch on the toe.

Two Beautiful Bird Cushions - Gorcy Catalog, 1928

  Hot-iron transfer patterns from the 1928 Gorcy Catalog. Because this was a Canadian company several of the ads are in English and French. 

You could also get this image hand painted on ecru or black satin. Yes please!

New and Attractive - The Japanese Design

This is one offering from the August 1928 Gorcy catalog. Gorcy was based in Montreal and many of the ads are in French and English. This one caught my eye because I haven't seen a Sewing Machine Scarf or one for a Phonograph. These were stamped patterns that came on different fabrics (at different prices) . Then you could buy cotton or silk embroidery floss 'make the article'.In 1925 Emile Gorcy patented his Transfer Ink with mutton fat as the main ingredient. 

"Be it known that I, EMILE Gorcy, a citizen of the French Republic, residing at Montreal, Province of Quebec, Canada, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Transfer Ink...This transfer ink is formed of the following ingredients, preferably combined in the proportions indicated, namely: mutton fat,49 parts; black soap. 14 parts; and aniline coloring, 7 parts."

Vogue Book of Practical Dressmaking - 1928 Part 2

More from this 1928 booklet Vogue Book of Practical Dressmaking. These are some fashion choices in the "Vogue Manner". Look at the differences, we usually just think of the flat beaded flapper dress, but of course women had many more wardrobe options. There were Varied and Important Designs and Lingerie Worth Making!

Vogue Book of Practical Dressmaking - 1928

This little sewing instruction book put out by Vogue in 1928 has lots of goodies, but let's start with the ads.

Our Flag - 1928

Dressmaking Made Easy - 1928 - Altering Patterns Part 3

More altering patterns, for "Prominent Abdomen, Larger Bust, Smaller Back, Larger Hip, Narrower Shoulders, Rounded Back, and Flat Chest". That should cover everything!

Dressmaking Made Easy - 1928 - Altering Patterns Part 2

Today we learn how to alter patterns for the taller or shorter figure, but you still must be shaped like Olive Oyl!