Hello All,
I used the pattern on the right - the blue dress in the middle and then added the little cap sleeves from the pink dress. I think this is the perfect edition to my summer work wardrobe and I'm very excited about wearing it.
I used a vintage polished cotton to make this one and unfortunately didn't have quite enough to make the little dart folds in the front skirt of the dress. But I got a little creative and I think it looks relatively true to form - what do you think?
I was going to include the first part of my Sewing With Vintage Patterns series in this post, but it would have been way to long, so look out for the first installment at the end of the week :)
Well, here it is, the first dress from my July Sewing Challenge (which is actually my second attempt at a dress. My first one went all weird - perhaps due to my complete and utter lack at being able to follow instructions. I just tend get a little bored with instructions sometimes and think I know more than I actually do. It's fixable but I need to wait for some white vintage cotton to arrive on my door step).
I used the pattern on the right - the blue dress in the middle and then added the little cap sleeves from the pink dress. I think this is the perfect edition to my summer work wardrobe and I'm very excited about wearing it.

XX
Jen
Wow, awesome job! xx
ReplyDeletei love the little scarf you've put wit it. very dreamy
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Lovely dress with such a beautiful print. Great job!
ReplyDeleteReally great darling, very beautiful vintage material, and you can't tell you didn't have enough fabric. You've lined it all up beautifully so the pattern of the fabric falls in just the right place.
ReplyDeleteYour attention to detail is just astonishing. I have that pattern also, but sadly in a size that needs so much adjusting to make it fit me.
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Oh, it's beautiful! I love the fabric you chose, and the cap sleeves are gorgeous. Hopefully one day I will be able to sew as well as you.
ReplyDeleteI love the red and green tints on the flowers--wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely stunning! Lovely choice of material and the dress just looks beautiful. You are indeed a very clever girl.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see you wearing it! Will you model it for us soon? Pretty please??
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Beautiful! Great job!
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really pretty dress. you've done a great job
ReplyDeleteSo, so cute! I just love the cap sleeves; they're my favorite style. :)
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You did a great, great job! Can't wait to read your vintage pattern post!
ReplyDeleteit looks so good! i'm jealous and inspired!
ReplyDeletecan't wait to see more!
this dress is amazing, it looks perfect! and it really inspires me to dig out my sewing machine from one of those big boxes since the last move...
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing. What a brilliant job you've made. I can't wait to see the next one.
ReplyDeleteFabulous fabric choice!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! What a lovely wee job, can't wait to see it on.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh. Gorgeous Dress and the fabric is gorgeous. Can't wait to see it on :-)
ReplyDeletesuch a pretty dress! can't wait to see you in it! It must be such a good feeling to wear a dress that you made yourself :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Can't wait to see it on you!
ReplyDeleteGasp! That is stunning! I love how you worked the pattern onto the front of the skirt! So beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the dress.
ReplyDeleteVery cute!!! Great job :)
ReplyDeleteYOU SEWED THAT?! TOTALLY AWESOME! The fabric is so delish :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats!!!!
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I think it looks wonderful...i love it xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fabric - love it! Did you have any issues with vintage pattern fitting?
ReplyDeleteOh my! This is such a beauty!
ReplyDeleteIt is so pretty! And I bet it suits you perfectly.
ReplyDeleteYou made one! It's amazing, I love it!
ReplyDeleteOh this is so pretty! I love the fabric!
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