I know what you’re saying – three dresses sewn in two weeks? Am I on drugs?
Nope, but I’m on an amazing sewing roll (makes up for the four despairing toiles I made late last year, I was too embarrassed to show you all).
I was really taken with the pattern below, but I’m afraid I didn’t save the full image so I have no idea what pattern number or year it is! (Maybe someone has it in their collection and can tell me?). The original was much too small, I remember that much…
I really like the cut in detail at the neckline – and it was a cinch to do it to my Gertie Sultry Sheath dress mod from earlier.
I used black cotton drill again, but this time drafted a half circle skirt to fit the bodice.
MODS:
– drafted a half circle skirt instead of pleated dirndl
– bought the shoulder straps in a bit more as they still slipped a little in the last dress
– sewed little ‘inset’ details where the horizontal bodice met the shoulder straps
A bit creased from sitting on my bum at work all day |
This dress is a-may-zing. Its everything I could want in a dress – it fits well, the skirt is flowy but flattering, the fabric isnt too hot but still holds its shape.
Overall Happiness Factor:
95%.
I’d like to adjust the shoulder straps a fraction on the next one I make – and there will definitely be more versions!
BTW Lincraft has 50% off all fabric until this weekend, so its a good time to stock up!
PS – don’t just love Miss L Fire shoes?
Well, Calamity doesn’t really look impressed but I love my new Roxys that came last week!
Shoes: Miss L Fire Roxy
Blouse : Portmans
Stockings : Basque at Myers
Sailor Necklace : Vintage celluloid, Etsy
Headband : Mimco
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DaneMum
January 14, 2013 at 8:23 amYou're looking great!!! Great job!
newvintage
January 14, 2013 at 12:55 pmThis is beautiful and so flattering on you!
Kimberly
January 14, 2013 at 2:52 pmmod to a half circle skirt was brilliant. it looks fab on you 🙂
MistressCatgirl
January 14, 2013 at 3:56 pmYou look great! The dresses turned out great too. Love the stockings.
Tucker
January 16, 2013 at 1:47 pmThat is fabulous! And I adore those stockings.
missfairchildscharmschool
January 21, 2013 at 5:32 pmLooks fantastic! My Gertie book arrived today and can't wait to get started. The shoes though, well they are just to die for!
Evie
January 30, 2013 at 8:34 pmYou look adorable as usual, but OH MY GOD those shoes are to die for!!!!