1920s suits

[GoldenEraFan]

I'd even wager as far as 1933.

 

[Gin&Tonics]

Looking at these scans and photos, it seems that flood pants were all the rage in the 1920's!

 

[Burma Schave]

Tomorrow, I'll be posting photos of two of those 1920s studio wardrobe suits in action. In other words, you'll see them being worn by friends of mine. One of the suits is a knockout that I haven't posted here before.

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Ask your german grandma to translate this and make your own 1922 suit. :-D

I got the draft for 1922 trousers too but don't know if anyone here is working with drafts?

 

[Barmey]

I would really appreciate the trouser draft

I have a German friend (another apprentice tailor) who might like this, and would possibly do me a translation

Thank you

Barmey

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

Yes, sure...but they are slim fit and high water...do you really want this?

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Now that is a long vent! Yes, trousers please. Not that I'll be making one of these (I love them, but not right for my body/height) but I'd like to see the draft. [EDIT] too damn slow, Kurtz!:eusa_doh:

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

I just noticed that the text also talks A LOT about possible mistakes and the difference between different cutting systems. Confusing for people who are not tailors. Apparently the cuts in the drafts are not really there but should show the need for ironwork (?)

 

[Two Types]

Tomorrow, I'll be posting photos of two of those 1920s studio wardrobe suits in action. In other words, you'll see them being worn by friends of mine. One of the suits is a knockout that I haven't posted here before.

Splendid. I'll be looking forward to seeing the photos.

 

[Barmey]

Excellent stuff Flat Foot Floey!

Yeah there's alot of ironwork that goes into a good fitting pair of trousers. Shrinking in some areas, stretching in others. It's a real art (hope to master it one day). It becomes quite apparent in stripped cloth.

I'm currently working on 20s inspired suit for myself at the moment. Its only at the fitting stage at the moment I'll post some photo's later.

Barmey

 

[Qirrel]

I just noticed that the text also talks A LOT about possible mistakes and the difference between different cutting systems. Confusing for people who are not tailors. Apparently the cuts in the drafts are not really there but should show the need for ironwork (?)

Indeed. As the text says, the trouser draft presented is meant for experienced tailors. I.e. don't use this for your first pair of trousers unless you are prepared to throw 5 into the bin before managing to make one that fits.

 

[Burma Schave]

Excellent stuff Flat Foot Floey!

Yeah there's alot of ironwork that goes into a good fitting pair of trousers. Shrinking in some areas, stretching in others. It's a real art (hope to master it one day). It becomes quite apparent in stripped cloth.

I'm currently working on 20s inspired suit for myself at the moment. Its only at the fitting stage at the moment I'll post some photo's later.

Barmey

That's why 'trouser presser' used to be a viable trade. Cary Grant's father was a trouser presser.

 

[CONELRAD]

Here's a 1920s suit in action:

As you can see, he's got a boater hat there, too.

The picture is from my personal family photo collection, that fellow is apparently named Tinsley Tanner Purdue. I have no idea who he was.

 

[Burma Schave]

Two vintage 1920s (c. 1926-30?) suits in action. You've seen the first before, but not on a human being.

This next one is a beauty. The best-looking Art Deco weave I've seen on a wool suit of any era. Jacket and waistcoat views:

 

[Two Types]

Two amazing survivors. The fabric of the first suit is a little 'fast' for my tastes, althoughthe jacket is a lovely shape.

What can I say about the fabric on the second suit? It is incredible. Although the wide spacing on the buttons and the very low pockets throws the shape off. Does it still have the trousers? If so what style are they. Also, out of interest, what is the correct colour? On my monitor it appears to be brown in the first couple of pics and then in the close up it has a purple hue (looks grea in either shade, but the hint of purple really gives it character).

Also, do you know the date for these suits?

That appears to be a room full of interesting suits. But, I'm pretty sure none would fit me, so at least I don't have to feel jealous!

 

[herringbonekid]

Although the wide spacing on the buttons and the very low pockets throws the shape off.

the pockets on the first suit are oddly close to the bottom edge too. as i keep saying, the 20s were a transitional period. there were lots of styles available and when you throw in the quirks of individual tailors as well as what was available from stores / catalogues you have an era that's full of surprises to a detail geek like me.

the 30s in comparison sticks incredibly close to classic proportion (it should be called the 'golden section era'), and while i agree with most that the 30s is the most flattering decade it also becomes a little standardised.

 

[herringbonekid]

 

[Two Types]

I have just noticed an odd detail on the striped suit. On the first photo, it appears that as the jacket cuts away it goes in a smooth line. Then, where the stripe to the left of the pocket flap reaches the hem, there appears to be a step between the curve and the straight hem. I wondered if this was the result of an alteration.

Burma: did you notice this? Are there any other photos that show this?

Any ideas?

 

[Qirrel]

I have just noticed an odd detail on the striped suit. On the first photo, it appears that as the jacket cuts away it goes in a smooth line. Then, where the stripe to the left of the pocket flap reaches the hem, there appears to be a step between the curve and the straight hem. I wondered if this was the result of an alteration.

Burma: did you notice this? Are there any other photos that show this?

Any ideas?

Most likely a result of that being where the topstitching ends, and an unpressed hem which has "rolled".

 

[Burma Schave]

Two amazing survivors. The fabric of the first suit is a little 'fast' for my tastes, althoughthe jacket is a lovely shape.

What can I say about the fabric on the second suit? It is incredible. Although the wide spacing on the buttons and the very low pockets throws the shape off. Does it still have the trousers? If so what style are they. Also, out of interest, what is the correct colour? On my monitor it appears to be brown in the first couple of pics and then in the close up it has a purple hue (looks grea in either shade, but the hint of purple really gives it character).

Also, do you know the date for these suits?

That appears to be a room full of interesting suits. But, I'm pretty sure none would fit me, so at least I don't have to feel jealous!

My guess is that these two suits are from 1926-1930. The second suit's matching trousers were lost long ago. The second suit is a light brownish tan, not purple. The studio wardrobe collection had about 15+ suits from the 1920s. Most have already been sold off.