An unknown young woman, photographed around the 1940s to early 1950s, shared with me by one of you. This portrait sits right on the edge of two worlds. The softly waved, carefully set hair and the short strand of pearls reflect the lingering elegance of pre-war style, while the cleaner neckline and simpler presentation point toward the more practical, modern look that followed during and after the war years. Her lace-trimmed bodice and delicate jewelry suggest this was not an everyday photograph

This studio portrait of Isidor Straus and Ida Straus was likely taken around 1908, in the Edwardian years just before the world changed forever. Isidor’s sharp three-piece suit and high collar place him firmly in the first decade of the 1900s. Ida’s structured bodice, detailed trim, and long necklace reflect the refined fashion of upper-class women in that same period. The lighting and clarity suggest a professional studio portrait, probably made when Isidor was already a well-known co-owner of

A Sweetheart Neckline is a simple and gracious way to "dress up" a basic bodice pattern.⁠ ⁠ 👉🏽Start tracing a line perpendicular from the neck edge, along the shoulder line. This measurement represents how wide your neckline will be.⁠ ⁠ 👉🏽Next, draw a line down, perpendicular to the shoulder line. The longer the line, the deeper your neckline will be. ❤️⁠ ⁠ 👉🏽On the center front fold of your bodice pattern, mark a point down from the neck edge. Draw a gentle curved line from that point to

You won't regret taking a walk in the show-stopping Rafaella Constructed bodice, off the shoulder, full organza skirt and hidden pockets. What more could you ask for? 🤍 www.wed2b.com/rafaella | wed2b

14K views · 241 reactions | So Today I decided to come live to show you all how I did this , but Network said NO ....... please note your corset Bodice can still be perfect without using any Dressform . But I was working with a BBL Client Measurement so I decided to draft on my mannequin , I mean why not ..... | Elvida Clothing | Facebook