A scanned page from the French magazine 'Les Modes de la femme de France' dated August 7, 1921, on the Gallica website. The page features sewing instructions for making a blouse, titled 'Une blouse sans couture.' The illustrations depict different views of a woman wearing the blouse, including front, back, and side views. There are also diagrams and patterns showing how the fabric should be cut and assembled. The text provides detailed sewing guidance. The webpage interface includes navigation tools, a calendar to browse publication dates, and options for viewing text or additional information.
A vintage sewing pattern page from a French fashion magazine titled 'La Mode du Jour.' The featured design is a simple dress named 'Cinq Rectangles – Une Robe' ('Five Rectangles – A Dress'). The page includes hand-drawn illustrations of a woman modeling the dress in different views, highlighting its draped and gathered style. There is also a detailed sewing pattern diagram at the bottom, showing measurements and fabric folding instructions. The accompanying French text provides step-by-step guidance for assembling the dress, emphasizing its ease of construction for those with minimal sewing experience. Advertisements for sewing-related products and books are present at the bottom of the page
📌I stumbled across this mind-blowing online archive of "La Femme de France", a French weekly fashion magazine that ran from 1915–26. It can be consulted on the BNF (National Library of France)🔗⬇️ The most exciting part: I spotted many #MinimalWasteDesign patterns! #fashionhistory #garmentsewing
