That was a very enjoyable read and yes, things were prettier back then, when ladies were ladies. These days it seems to be a competition to see who can look the ugliest. How wonderful that you still have your mother's machine and better still, that you're going to get it fixed up and use it. If you're looking for commissions, I could do with a few summer dresses for Anarchapulco next year that aren't black:)
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oh that would be so fun to make! Easy too. Lots of flowy gauzy fabric, to show-off-while-not-showing-off your shapely body, and to go with a black parasol.
Sounds like just the job! I made some of my own clothes in the distant past, to wit a black cloak with a ruffled collar and red lining and 2 monk's habits one black and one white.:)
Oh dear, this will be much more simple than that! Are you still into ruffled collars? I see a halter top neckline and shoulders-reveal of (black?) rope, with a loose ruffled collar. Maybe a criss-cross tie back (black?) that continues tying all the way down the ankle length skirt, but is open on the back for air circulation. Slits up the leg, as high as you like. Oh gosh I'm getting carried away. I'd have to start sewing today to pull that off hahahahaha 2 1/2 for me!