FO: 1950’s Jumper Dress, another Gertie variation

FO: 1950’s Jumper Dress, another Gertie variation

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