Pattern/material help

[Tamzzyn]

Is it possible to date a pattern?

When would this fabric be from?

Thanks!

 

[Pinkcoke]

Sometimes, but should also be considered alongside fabric, fibre and the garment construction too. This piece says late 1970s to 1980's to me from what info I have.

 

[GemGem]

The fabric constitution would definitely help, i'm also seeing 90's in the pattern but a lot of patterns have been reintroduced from former periods. If it's a mesh stretch nylon (a la gaultier) it could certainly indicate more 90s.

Do you have fabric composition? or a full pic of the item? Labels? etc

 

[Tamzzyn]

Here is the dress .. it's not mine so I've taken a screen shot! Side metal zipper.

 

[Rue_de_la_Paix]

That fabric looks very much like an American textile design from the late 1940s.

 

[Tamzzyn]

That fabric looks very much like an American textile design from the late 1940s.

I was thinking that too .. also the fabric reminds me of a late 40s/early 50s dress made of waffle fabric; however, I'm unsure of the actual dress - what era is this from do you think?

 

[Pinkcoke]

Ah see this is why it's important to show all details, can you get a close up of the waffle texture?

 

[GemGem]

Also, have you found any labels on the dress at all, in the side seams etc?

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

Agree with Barbara, in that it looks late '40s. Where is the cording positioned? Is it the waistline? Because that could put it into the '50s.

 

[Tamzzyn]

Thanks all. The dress appears to be handmade, so no labels. I'm not with the dress at the moment, but once I am, I'll get back with some answers

 

[Tamzzyn]

Ok, I have the dress now - here it is on the mannequin. The zipper is broken hence the clip on the side. I hope the photos are detailed enough - they seem to have lost some quality uploading them on here. I did the burn test and the fabric is natural - cotton most likely.