Various things I’ve made…
…. some for work & some just for fun.
Plum rayon 1940’s recreation, self drafted, personal wardrobe
Vintage mans kimono made into 40’s style dress, self drafted, personal wardrobe
Rust silk 1930’s recreation, self drafted
“The Maids” theatre production
“The Maids” theatre production
“Bat Out Of Hell” musical
Pre WWII kimono into 1940’s dress 1, personal wardrobe
pre WWII kimono into 1940’s dress 2, personal wardrobe
pre WWII kimono into 1940’s dress 3, personal wardrobe
Tikki time, self drafted
and as another swim suit
Tikki Time wasn’t over until I was %100 happy with the pattern
Dress from 40’s Hollywood pattern
Pjs from vintage Weldon’s pattern
Dress from 60’s Butterick pattern
Bias silk crepe for Garstington Opera Company
Bias velvet for “Dancing On The Edge’ TV series
Fortuny style pleated gown for garsington Opera Co.
Brocade dress and stole worn by a tired model friend, in VV Free Patterns
Brocade 50’s style dress, self drafted, VV Free pattern
Reversible stole
1930’s style gown from vintage pattern. Cape self drafted
1930’s style gown from vintage pattern. Cape self drafted
Gold sequin cape, self drafted
VeraVenus 1940s coat, self drafted
VeraVenus 1940s coat, self drafted
Tweed version of 1940s Coat
Recreation of a 1940’s dress I saw in a photo, self drafted
From “Bloggin’ Blues’ post
From “Bloggin’ Blues” post
Velvet Kimono coat, early version
Boiled wool Cardi Coat
Reversible coat a friend made from my cardi Coat (Free) pattern
Appliquéd Kimono
Appliquéd Kimono for Making Magazine
Appliquéd Kimono for Making Magazine
Bias georgette nightgown, self drafted
Bias slip with lace bow applique from VV Free pattern, self drafted
30’s PJs on- personal wardrobe
30′ style PJs- from VV Free pattern, personal wardrobe
All made from VV French Knicker tutorial
50’s Style Pencil Skirt with Bucket pockets- personal wardrobe
40’s Style A-Line Skirt with Bow Detail- personal wardrobe
30’s style Gored Skirt with 6 Godets- personal wardrobe
Bias dress from vintage sequinned sari
Bespoke client dress
Tunic from sari
“Lamour’ swimsuit, 1 pc version , self drafted
‘VaVoom’ swim suit, self drafted
2 pc vintage style swim, self drafted
Blouse made from a cut up dress- personal wardrobe
Keyhole blouse made in vintage kimono fabric, self drafted
Blouse with Appliqued shoes and collar cut out from a vintage scarf- personal wardrobe
Flower Stick-pin for Making Magazine
Leather Rose Brooch for making Magazine
Kimono Fabric hair Clip for Making Magazine
Satin Kimono with hand Appliquéd French Cotton Lace- personal wardrobe
Satin Kimono with hand Appliquéd French Cotton Lace- personal wardrobe
Satin Kimono with hand Appliquéd French Cotton Lace- personal wardrobe
NYE 2012 Velvet Dress and Capelet- personal wardrobe
Inside NYE Dress
NYE selfie
Inspiration-Dorothy Lamour
1st version ‘Lamour’ Swimsuit- self drafted
1st version ‘Lamour’ Swimsuit , self drafted
60’s Swimwear Pattern
My version in printed cotton from India- personal wardrobe
My version in printed cotton from India- personal wardrobe
1940’s Swimsuit pattern
My version made from a cut up cotton French Connection skirt- personal wardrobe
My version made from a cut up cotton French Connection skirt- personal wardrobe
Original pattern
my version as summer frock- personal wardrobe
my version as summer frock- personal wardrobe
Original pattern
as silk blouse- personal wardrobe
as silk blouse- personal wardrobe
Original pattern…
…made into linen coat- personal wardrobe
kimono fabric facings- personal wardrobe
40’s Coat pattern
My version in rubberized cotton- personal wardrobe
My version in rubberized cotton- personal wardrobe
Bespoke Bias with lace sleeves
Bespoke wedding
The gorgeous bride
Ready for down the aisle
I am the Queen of Frills
Bespoke wedding dress,30 metres of frills
Bespoke wedding dress
Bespoke wedding dress
Bespoke wedding dress
Bespoke wedding dress
Bespoke wedding dress
Bespoke wedding dress
Bespoke costume for Venice carnival, self drafted 1
Bespoke costume for Venice carnival, self drafted 2
Bespoke costume for Venice carnival, self drafted 3
Children In Need 2012
Children In Need 2012
Children In Need 2012
Panto Sorceress Illustration
Made and Worn 2011
Made and Worn 2011
“Fairy Bridge” Made for Dick Whittington 2011
“Queen Rat” Made for Dick Wittington 2011
“Fairy Bridge” Made for Dick Whittington 2011
Designed and made for Richard Alston Dance Company
Designed and made for Laurie Booth
Designed and made for Richard Alston Dance Company
Three Little Ladies: dolls and clothing made by Jeanne, all self drafted.
Three little pairs of shoes
Hand made silk kimono and slip for 21″ doll
Wow you’re so so talented thank you so much for sharing
Dear Jeanne, thank you for the patterns and the pictures of your creations (I should rather say – masterpieces) and the thoughts you share. I absolutely fell in love with your kimono – the one with appliques and velvet trimming. I just wonder if you’ve written a post on this kimono? About the way you had an idea about it?
Thank you Tamara 🙂 I have sent you a pdf about the making of that kimono. I haven’t done a post about it but maybe now I finally will.
I love vintage clothing and styles! I am going to give the 1950’s Dress a go and see what I come up with! You are very talented.
Thanks Jennifer. If you have any questions about the 50’s dress just drop me a line. Some women have found the bodice a too short for their torso length so with cut with a good bit of extra seam allowance at the waist or best, toile it first.
Querida Vera, amo tus creaciones son maravillosas, me haces viajar en el tiempo, ese tiempo de elegancia y glamour que siempre vivirá.
Muchas gracias Esteban 🙂
Love you patterns. Have always loved these styles. I have my moms wedding dress that was cut on the bias. It’s a size 14. My aunt made it about 1939. Not sure of the fabric it has a sheen to it. After my mom died I found it in a bag it was so dirty I hand washed it in soap for quilts and it came out so clean. It’s very similar to the style of the Little Bias Dress I wonder if it’s the same pattern. Please keep me on your email list. Rosalina
Hi Rosalina, how wonderful that you have your moms dress! It sounds likely it is made of rayon satin (if not silk). The style, bodice especially, of my LBD is one that was very common in the late 30’s into the 40’s, used for everything from nightgowns all the way to wedding dresses…a style that I’ve always loved.
WOW…. I am a girl that absolutely loves vintage clothing.. that being said.. your frocks that resemble the past are sublime 😉 Keep it up girlie girl!
Thanks Christa 🙂
Hi there box pleat info saved my life. Thank you. Nice blog too. Mia
Bonjour Je viens de voir votre travail c est magnifique splendide tout de abord merci de partager tout cela c est une vrai chance, je suis plutôt novice en couture mais vos modèles sont somptueux.
Merci beaucoup et la bonne chance avec votre couture!
Everything is stunning but ….those ruffles!! No wonder you are the “queen”!
I’m looking forward to digging into the free patterns – Be right back – Off to drool and dream! (Maybe even actually get some sewing done!
I hope you did get some sewing done!
Love your website. Found it last night and can’t get enough!
WOW!!! Totally amazing…all of it, your whole sight! Beautiful work, Vera. I needed some inspiration and a little creative boost. Thank you!
Thank you Susan and I’m glad you found some inspiration here!
Absolutely Brilliant website love all the patterns you are so gifted!! Thank you your inspirational x
Thank you AnnR !
Quite !!!
Love your website and patterns! Please, please consider adding larger sizes for your patterns. “Big” girls love the vintage style as well!
Your website it’s wonderful! You do so gorgeous stuff, I’m amazed!! Congrats from Brazil!
Thank you very much Natalia!