Sewing with vintage patterns can become quite addicting! And I should also add: not to mention buying vintage patterns! The above pattern is one that I fell in love with, and ::cough:: spent a little more than planning, to secure the pattern when bidding on ebay. A dress that buttons on the side often allure me, so how could I not get it?
Overall, I am very happy with the dress that I made from that pattern. The only thing I changed was instead of doing darts in the upper sleeve, I gathered it. Oh and I added 2 inches to the hem to make it come around mid-calf length than just-below-the-knee area.
Because of paying for my own violin lessons and various other music pursuits, I decided to list this dress on ebay. I also made a coordinating vintage 30's/40's apron that is included with the dress. Check the listing out here.
6 comments:
That dress is really adorable!!! You did an awesome job!! I'm addicted to vintage patterns,too... :-)
Rebecca (flowershopgirl) from S&S
oh! I love your print and the buttons. :) Great job.
That is a adorable dress! Yesterday my friend and I were antique shoping and her mom bought her a vintage dress that is very much like yours, only ankle length. You are very talented! And that fabric is so cute!
Lydia
P.S. I'm flowershopgirl's little sister, I love vintage clothing, but alas cannot sew...
Thanks for your encouraging comments! =)
I just love this dress and apron!! I love the vintage look! I enjoy reading your blog...it keeps me inspired with my sewing. We have 4 children so I don't have as much time as I'd like, but thank you for your inspiration
Thanks! =)
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