Birdcage Waist
I listed this pattern in the shop the other day, and found the waistline interesting. They call it a “birdcage” waistline. It’s a cummerbund waistline that included large tabs — like belt loops for a cummerbund. I’m not sure how I feel about this. I love cummerbund waistlines. I think they give a wonderful silhouette,… Continue reading Birdcage Waist
Who was Hannah Troy?
I came across this fantastic pattern the other day, and as I was listing it in the shop, noticed that it was designed by Hannah Troy. I’ve never seen a Hannah Troy pattern, and never heard of her, so I did some digging. Hannah purportedly entered into the fashion industry in 1940 through a design… Continue reading Who was Hannah Troy?
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