Spring Day Deco is a charming sculptural work that captures the fresh optimism of Art Deco fashion in its lighter, more playful mode—perfect for garden parties, afternoon teas, and leisurely spring strolls through blooming parks.
Constructed from sewing pattern paper with sections delicately dyed in soft blue ink, the piece achieves a dreamy watercolour effect that washes across the bodice in gentle, organic gradations. This ethereal blue evokes spring skies, morning light filtering through new leaves, and the delicate hues of forget-me-nots and hydrangeas just coming into bloom.
The dress features a distinctive square neckline with geometric trim that speaks to the Deco love of clean lines and architectural form. The high-waisted bodice showcases a vertical row of small buttons running down the centre front, transforming functional closures into decorative embellishment. These delicate blue buttons punctuate the composition like a rhythmic pattern of Art Deco dots or beads.
Whimsical scissor motifs appear on either side of the button placket—the dressmaker's tools becoming part of the dress's ornamentation, a clever meta-reference to the craft of garment construction itself. Vertical panels and strategic seam lines create structure and geometric interest within the bodice, while the gathered skirt below falls in soft pleats, suggesting movement and the lightness of spring fabrics catching a gentle breeze.
Pattern markings remain visible throughout—dotted lines, sizing numbers, construction guides—grounding this elegant vision in the practical reality of home sewing. Presented in a clean white shadow box, Spring Day Deco celebrates the joyful intersection of geometric modernism and seasonal renewal, when fashion embraced both sophistication and the fresh promise of warmer days ahead.
Spring Day Deco is a charming sculptural work that captures the fresh optimism of Art Deco fashion in its lighter, more playful mode—perfect for garden parties, afternoon teas, and leisurely spring strolls through blooming parks.
Constructed from sewing pattern paper with sections delicately dyed in soft blue ink, the piece achieves a dreamy watercolour effect that washes across the bodice in gentle, organic gradations. This ethereal blue evokes spring skies, morning light filtering through new leaves, and the delicate hues of forget-me-nots and hydrangeas just coming into bloom.
The dress features a distinctive square neckline with geometric trim that speaks to the Deco love of clean lines and architectural form. The high-waisted bodice showcases a vertical row of small buttons running down the centre front, transforming functional closures into decorative embellishment. These delicate blue buttons punctuate the composition like a rhythmic pattern of Art Deco dots or beads.
Whimsical scissor motifs appear on either side of the button placket—the dressmaker's tools becoming part of the dress's ornamentation, a clever meta-reference to the craft of garment construction itself. Vertical panels and strategic seam lines create structure and geometric interest within the bodice, while the gathered skirt below falls in soft pleats, suggesting movement and the lightness of spring fabrics catching a gentle breeze.
Pattern markings remain visible throughout—dotted lines, sizing numbers, construction guides—grounding this elegant vision in the practical reality of home sewing. Presented in a clean white shadow box, Spring Day Deco celebrates the joyful intersection of geometric modernism and seasonal renewal, when fashion embraced both sophistication and the fresh promise of warmer days ahead.
Dimensions: 22.8cm x 27.9cm x 4.5 cm
Materials: Vintage sewing pattern paper, natural dyes, board, velvet
Frame: Fibreboard, glass
Care: Keep away from direct sunlight to preserve the colours
