vintage wedding dress sewing patterns


Today I thought I'd share some beautiful vintage wedding dress sewing patterns from the 1930s-1950s for you DIY brides out there. Although wedding season has typically been a spring time thing, in recent decades, brides have started planning their special day during colder months as well. In fact, October is one of the biggest months for gettin' hitched.

I love wedding planning so much that I became a certified wedding planner shortly after I got married but we soon had a baby and I was able to pursue my real dream job of being a stay at home mom. Sometimes I still do love to look at this season's wedding trends and of course, see what all of the modern vintage brides are doing!

Anna of Mrs Depew Vintage recently added a beautiful collection of vintage wedding gown patterns to her pattern shop. With these PDF patterns, brides can draft-at-home in any size for a custom fit with a perfect vintage look  Anna provides an excellent F.A.Q. article on her draft at home system.

Add some special vintage details like buttons from grandma's evening gown for something old and vintage ribbon for something blue. These are just a sampling of the evening gowns and day dress patterns from Mrs Depew. For the entire collection, see Mrs Depew Vintage on etsy and see the collection of suit jacket and tuxedo patterns for the groom


1930s wedding dress sewing patterns from Mrs Depew Vintage

 Dress Patterns    1121               1052                1124              1029               1120

If you're a 1930s bride, pair a sleek and elegant gown with a flowing veil. Try mantilla styles or pin a simple veil to a white calot  or floral band. Many 1920s and 30s brides pinned the veil into a Juliet cap with the sides framing the face. Cascade bouquets were a popular style for this decade. For drama, add a long and elegant train and long sleeves to any of these styles.



1930s wedding bouquets and bridal veils








1940s wedding dress sewing patterns from Mrs Depew Vintage


Dress Patterns:           4924                     4919                     4920                     4916

The 1940s bride enjoyed all kinds of bridal silhouettes from sleek and sophisticated to voluminous layers and peplums. Sweetheart necklines and long sleeves were often the norm for this decade. For style 4916, add a crisp white bolero, which can be removed later for the reception. Attach a cathedral or layered fingertip veil to a beaded crown, floral headband or heart-shaped halo headpiece. Simple round bouquets with a lace-trimmed holder were popular in the 40s but an extravagant bride may still carry a dramatic cascade.
                                                                                                                     

1940s brides vintage veils, headpieces and bridal bouquets





Vintage 1950s wedding dress sewing patterns from Mrs Depew Vintage

 Dress Patterns                       6090                         6089                        5711                     6712

The 1950s were a grand time to be a bride. With the war over, sweethearts tied the knot left and right and brides took advantage of the ability to use plenty of fabric. Choose a very full skirt with plenty of layers in your crinoline. 1950s brides embellished with lace overlay, beaded trimmings and light embroidery. For your veil, indulge in long layers or take a hint from modern vintage brides with the popular below-the-knee dress and short veil. Bouquets became smaller in the 50s to balance out those plentiful yards of satin and netting.

vintage 1950s bridal veils and wedding bouquets


                               

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