Diamonds and Scissors
This striking framed artwork showcases an authentic vintage sewing pattern reimagined as a miniature dress form. Crafted from delicate pattern tissue paper, the piece captures the iconic full-skirted silhouette that defined 1950s fashion elegance.
The pattern features distinctive geometric diamond motifs at the neckline and waistline, symbolic cutting marks, and the characteristic dashed lines that guided home seamstresses through the creative process. Text reading "Devant Frente" appears on the full circle skirt, adding a touch of authenticity and vintage charm.
The three-dimensional quality of the carefully folded pattern creates depth and movement, while the stark black background dramatically highlights the cream-coloured tissue paper's delicate texture and subtle aging. Housed in a sleek black frame, this piece bridges the gap between functional craft and decorative art.
Perfect for fashion enthusiasts, vintage collectors, and those with an appreciation for mid-century domestic arts. "Diamonds and Scissors" celebrates the skilled handwork of 1950s home dressmaking when pattern companies like Simplicity, Butterick, and McCall's helped women create garments that embodied the optimism and femininity of post-war America.
This striking framed artwork showcases an authentic vintage sewing pattern reimagined as a miniature dress form. Crafted from delicate pattern tissue paper, the piece captures the iconic full-skirted silhouette that defined 1950s fashion elegance.
The pattern features distinctive geometric diamond motifs at the neckline and waistline, symbolic cutting marks, and the characteristic dashed lines that guided home seamstresses through the creative process. Text reading "Devant Frente" appears on the full circle skirt, adding a touch of authenticity and vintage charm.
The three-dimensional quality of the carefully folded pattern creates depth and movement, while the stark black background dramatically highlights the cream-coloured tissue paper's delicate texture and subtle aging. Housed in a sleek black frame, this piece bridges the gap between functional craft and decorative art.
Perfect for fashion enthusiasts, vintage collectors, and those with an appreciation for mid-century domestic arts. "Diamonds and Scissors" celebrates the skilled handwork of 1950s home dressmaking when pattern companies like Simplicity, Butterick, and McCall's helped women create garments that embodied the optimism and femininity of post-war America.
This striking framed artwork showcases an authentic vintage sewing pattern reimagined as a miniature dress form. Crafted from delicate pattern tissue paper, the piece captures the iconic full-skirted silhouette that defined 1950s fashion elegance.
The pattern features distinctive geometric diamond motifs at the neckline and waistline, symbolic cutting marks, and the characteristic dashed lines that guided home seamstresses through the creative process. Text reading "Devant Frente" appears on the full circle skirt, adding a touch of authenticity and vintage charm.
The three-dimensional quality of the carefully folded pattern creates depth and movement, while the stark black background dramatically highlights the cream-coloured tissue paper's delicate texture and subtle aging. Housed in a sleek black frame, this piece bridges the gap between functional craft and decorative art.
Perfect for fashion enthusiasts, vintage collectors, and those with an appreciation for mid-century domestic arts. "Diamonds and Scissors" celebrates the skilled handwork of 1950s home dressmaking when pattern companies like Simplicity, Butterick, and McCall's helped women create garments that embodied the optimism and femininity of post-war America.
Dimensions: 28cm x 23xm x 6cm
Materials: Vintage sewing pattern paper, board, velvet
Frame: Fibreboard, Polystyrene plastic
Care: Keep away from direct sunlight to preserve the paper