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[mrswheats]

Great job, swingtimegal! I like the color you chose for the skirt.
Honestly, though, who would choose view A of this pattern?
Cargo pockets on a high-waisted pencil skirt? Really?

Thanks! I just wish I could the picture to re-size to something other than postage stamp size lol I know, the cargo pockets are horrible--I'm tempted to just throw them away. I already have a 10 inch difference between my waist and my hips, so I certainly don't need MORE emphasis there!

The fabric's a cotton pique (a waffle texture) I got from JoAnn's. It's a neat texture, and it reminds me of some vintage fabrics I've seen. It's 50% off now; too bad my store's sold out of it!

And now, on to the next project!

 

[Babydoll]

For my mother-in-law's birthday, I made her an apron. She's nuts about cooking and collects Mary Engelbreit things
so I found some of Mary's fabric for the project. It turned out a bit busy (trim and ric-rac), but I think that the MIL will love it!

Close up of the cute fabric:

(Who knew the easel in my classroom would turn out to be good for display photos? )

 

[Lady Day]

That is insanely wonderful

LD

 

[Babydoll]

Thank you very much, LD!

I have enough of the fabric left that I'm thinking I might make her a table runner as well - and have to put colored pom-pom trim on the ends. Zany!!

 

[Polka Dot]

What a fantastic gift, Babydoll! I am a fan of the fabric and the rick-rack.

 

[Lauren]

Thanks for all the nice comments on the pic of me and Matt Sorry for the late reply!

 

[AllaboutEve]

These buttons are glass! I got them in a small lot for $4. This is my Sat. picnic dress by the way

LD

LD you get the "Vintage Award" through and through in my book. With your infinitely skilled ability to sew you are a true embodiment of the make do and mend ethic and something I (and my almost obsessive shopping habit) am truly humbled by!

 

[Lady Day]

Got this 40s fabric (I think) from eBay a long long time ago. The flowers are painted (printed) on to a near photo neutral grey. Man do they pop!

Sadly I didnt have enough for a dress, but I do have enough left over to make cuffs and a collar for a blouse for it. I think Ill make the blouse in white

LD

 

[The Shirt]

LD - that skirt is absolutely smashing. Please post some more of these creations with you in them! You're so darling and we love seeing you. You are such an inspiration in getting things done. All those bags are super cute as well. I have miles of fabric from over the years and should really try and do that as well.

 

[GreyAndWhiteCat]

Joining the praise

Oh, such a fun fabric Lady Day! I am so envious of your new skirt!

And the button idea is fabulous

 

[Lady Day]

Wow, thanks ladies

Just goes to show you what you can do if its too hot out to do anything fun, and you have a huge fabric stash

LD

 

[Darhling]

Lady Day - I love that skirt!

 

[sixsexsix]

Lady Day you make so much nice stuff! Your closet must be ready to explode lol

 

[positivelypinup]

I just finished an apron. Its so cute. I will have to post pictures.

Do you ladies use rotary cutters or scissors when you cut out the pieces?

 

[RedHotRidinHood]

I made this dress last week from a 1946 pattern :

It wasn't quite as complicated as I thought it was going to be! The fabric, thread, buttons and bias tape were all from the same era...does that make it a vintage dress? Or, like my friend says, is it in a whole new category of "vintage"? It doesn't matter to me, because I love the dress very much. My beau likes it as well! I plan to add some stiffening under the top ruffles so they stick up more. I got lots of nice comments on it when I wore it.

 

[miss_elise]

wow, that looks fabulous

 

[Lotus Leroux]

LOVE the dress RHRH! Perfect for summer and looks very vintage indeed.

 

[CherryRed]

I made this dress last week from a 1946 pattern :

It wasn't quite as complicated as I thought it was going to be! The fabric, thread, buttons and bias tape were all from the same era...does that make it a vintage dress? Or, like my friend says, is it in a whole new category of "vintage"? It doesn't matter to me, because I love the dress very much. My beau likes it as well! I plan to add some stiffening under the top ruffles so they stick up more. I got lots of nice comments on it when I wore it.

That is wonderful!!! I have had that pattern for years and have been wishing to make it. All my vintage patterns need to be graded in size and I'm not brave enough to do that yet.

 

[PS]

I made this dress last week from a 1946 pattern :

It wasn't quite as complicated as I thought it was going to be! The fabric, thread, buttons and bias tape were all from the same era...does that make it a vintage dress? Or, like my friend says, is it in a whole new category of "vintage"? It doesn't matter to me, because I love the dress very much. My beau likes it as well! I plan to add some stiffening under the top ruffles so they stick up more. I got lots of nice comments on it when I wore it.

Wow!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[goldwyn girl]

I'd say it that case it's vintage and it looks lovely too