Finished: Hawaiian Holiday Dress
At the Viva Las Vegas car show last year I spotted someone wearing a gorgeous vintage dress – similar to a pake muu, but with shorter sleeves and knew I had to recreate it!
The base pattern is Simplicity 8244 (a repro from 1954) that I’ve made many times. I used a standard pake muu sleeve cut much shorter, and the red contrast is just a cuff.
I also made a red contrast sash, and used a red frog closure.
The rayon fabric is a repro of a true vintage fabric (I think it’s a Catalina), covered in travel labels. I found it on eBay a while ago.
Overall, I’m so happy with it!!!! The fabric is gorgeous and the fit is perfect. I can’t wait to wear it to Viva next year!
Beth
Gorgeous! I needed that burst of sunshine and sass.
Cynthia
it looks great! and the red accents definitely pick up the red in the fabric.
Denise Calhoun
Another inspirational project! Terrific fit and fabric choices!