BoPeep
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spiff - Very nice job with the scallops! I've done them (poorly) in the past and am hesitant to try again.
Late on this but, i made this patter two years ago and the shoulders are too wide for me (i in no way have narrow shoulders) the straps are constantly falling down even after taking it in the back. The first time you made it up were your shoulders too wide?Grant Fan said:
spiff said:Thanks all. I was especially happy that I didn't have to take in a bunch at the side seams like I seem to have to do with all the vintage patterns I've done so far. The only fitting I did was the darts in the back. Brownie points for a girl who is always super excited to finish a garment. It's like Christmas all over again!
I found the buttons at the Antique Expo.
BoPeep - It was nice that the "perforated" pattern clearly marked out where they wanted you to make the stitches for the scallops. I had to clip five or six times into the seam allowances for each scallop and trimming it short to make everything round out.
I had to laugh when I saw this picture of original vintage 40's shorts. Scallops were a lil' tricky even then.
Next time I make this dress Swinggal I will make a copy. Which I should be doing anyway to preserve the original!
hailey greenhat said:Late on this but, i made this patter two years ago and the shoulders are too wide for me (i in no way have narrow shoulders) the straps are constantly falling down even after taking it in the back. The first time you made it up were your shoulders too wide?
Christi.adell said:This thread is amazing! A lot of inspiration and just plain out lovelyness.
Here's M5226. I saw this shirt on Gertie's blog and HAD to make my own I loved it so much.
It's not perfect (like hers) and I wish those tattoos weren't there, but I like it:
kamikat said:Here's another piece from my planned wardrobe. I also made one in cranberry twill.
Christi.adell said:This thread is amazing! A lot of inspiration and just plain out lovelyness.
Here's M5226. I saw this shirt on Gertie's blog and HAD to make my own I loved it so much.
It's not perfect (like hers) and I wish those tattoos weren't there, but I like it:
Christi.adell said:Modern pattern but I was in desperate need of shorts. Plus you can't beat $3/yd fabric.
Christi.adell said:Modern pattern but I was in desperate need of shorts. Plus you can't beat $3/yd fabric.
This is SO cute. I love the shorts, but really, oh my i love your hair style.Christi.adell said:Modern pattern but I was in desperate need of shorts. Plus you can't beat $3/yd fabric.
Christi.adell said:Palespider, Scarlet Belle - Thank you about the tattoos. They really aren't terribly done or anything, it's just one of those things that bug me when I want to dress up.
Lorelai99- Thank you! I love polka dots as well. This was a 5.00/yd rayon from etsy. Etsy takes way too much of my money!