Sunday, December 23, 2012

In Terms Of Reproduction Fabrics 1930s Styles Are A Quilt Maker's Dream

By Anna Hernandez


There is increasing demand for Thirties materials among quilting enthusiasts. In the area of reproduction fabrics 1930s patterns and materials have increased in popularity among quilting fans because of the detail and brightness of the styles. The most cherished looks of the era are a result of the war and depression of the time, which impacted on trends.

The Thirties were a challenging decade for most. The great depression gave the public a greater need for cheerfulness in fashion. This changed the palettes, making them more opulent and rich. The Thirties consumer was obsessed with Hollywood, so the glitzy fashions from this cultural niche became extremely popular in the middle classes.

The depression's fashionable palettes and prints were in contrast with the dreariness of the time. The public's struggles had the opposite effect on aesthetics, but it did cause a surge in the popularity of cheaper materials. Synthetics became trendy, since they were less costly.

The obsession with Hollywood made satin and sequins trendy. Sparkling, gleaming fabrics were carefully detailed and ornate. Elegance and opulence were ways to distract the public from their dreadful circumstances. The war's horror turned fashion into a way to defocus.

In the 20s, consumers didn't often have as many financial problems. Clothing production was abundant, but this diminished in the following decade. As a result, second hand garments from the Twenties were fashionable in the following years. It is thus imperative to take the influence of that decade into consideration when looking at Thirties fashions. The Twenties' dropped waste lines and palettes were trendy long after the years ended.

The prints from the Thirties were dainty, fun and pretty. Youthful animal and posy patterns were particularly important, and these minutely detailed lines make the era's reproductions a quilter's dream. The use of simple, patterned materials in various colors is what makes quilts more interesting. In addition, people of the Thirties were especially passionate about quilt making, so today's consumers enjoy replicating those antique looks.

The monetary issues of the decade led to a 'waste not, want not' strategy in which off cuts were used to reconstruct new items. Discarded materials were retained to turn into linen as a money saving strategy. Few newspapers of the decade were published without a piece about quilt making.

The patterns taken from Thirties publications are available today. This allows one to create precise reproductions from the time. The historical relevance of the era makes such items highly valued, as they reflect an important time in the past.

The recession of today has had its own effects on the popularity of quilting. As it was during the Thirties, the 'waste not want not' ideology is applicable to most people today. The art of quilting has become a way for today's consumers to create beautiful, highly valued items at little cost. It's common for friends to meet over the making of quilts today, since cash strapped consumers are seeking new ways to socialize inexpensively.

Daywear in the Thirties was practical, since women were taking on careers. Their evening wear was very different, and gold lames and sequins were reserved for more glamorous nights. In terms of reproduction fabrics 1930s styles are the a beloved choice for contemporary quilting needs.




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