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Zendy, love the western theme dress! *bang, bang* What pattern is it?
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deadpandiva said:I made this yesterday. I really like it but it's a little big in the waist. I drafted the pattern from a straight skirt pattern I had rather than drafting from scratch. I am goning to wear this as far into fall as I can. I just need to find a slip. Next time I make it I will add a waist band. i love how the pockets turned out.
Too cute! I love the pockets as welldeadpandiva said:I made this yesterday. I really like it but it's a little big in the waist. I drafted the pattern from a straight skirt pattern I had rather than drafting from scratch. I am goning to wear this as far into fall as I can. I just need to find a slip. Next time I make it I will add a waist band. i love how the pockets turned out.
i love that dress it is so cute, the belt is fabMiss Sis said:And secondly, a cotton evening dress. Modern fabric with dark aubergine coloured background my Mother sent me with a vintage buckle. This looks quite different from the pattern which was meant to have a cowl neck. It was gaping badly under the arms and NOT draping at the neck, so had to have tucks put in the front to get it to sit right! Actually, my boyfriend suggested the fix and pinned it all up, so clever him. It sits about ankle length on me. The skirt is cut on the bias and I couldn't cut it any longer, but it is good for dancing.
BoPeep said:Really great fabric, deadpandiva! Was this a tablecloth (I mean that as a compliment) or something repurposed?
They are both lovely, i adore the dress so pretty, well done.(Note to self: must learn to sew pronto)! Compliments to ALL the ladies on their lovely creations. I have actually taken the first step and bought an old sewing machine and some basic skirt patterns, so thanks to you all for giving me the impetus to get off my backside and have a go xMiss Sis said:Posting two projects, one finished today and one from June which I have only just managed to photograph. Both 30s patterns.
First, a dotted voile blouse. The fabric and glass buttons are vintage and the pattern is one from our lovely Lauren. It looks alot nicer when it is being worn by a person rather than a mannequin. The sleeves are described as lantern sleeves, and they puff out nicely.
And secondly, a cotton evening dress. Modern fabric with dark aubergine coloured background my Mother sent me with a vintage buckle. This looks quite different from the pattern which was meant to have a cowl neck. It was gaping badly under the arms and NOT draping at the neck, so had to have tucks put in the front to get it to sit right! Actually, my boyfriend suggested the fix and pinned it all up, so clever him. It sits about ankle length on me. The skirt is cut on the bias and I couldn't cut it any longer, but it is good for dancing.
Lady Cecilia said:All you ladies make such amazing clothes it's taken me a while to get the courage together to show something I created... Unfortunately I am without camera for the moment so apologies for the terrible webcam images.
This is a dress I made to wear to a wedding with a close up of the fabric:
Here's the same dress with the bolero I made to wear with it (and close up of fabric again) - I didn't make the belt:
Kiri said:I really must learn how to use a pattern! You ladies are making me incredibly envious with all your lovely creations.
HepKitty said:just finished this yesterday and wore it to a friend's party, should have pix of me in it sometime soon. the patterns was in the first stash of patterns from my mother (upper right in the photo) and the fabric is 100% cotton, $1.50/yd from walmart of all places... bought more fabric for the sleeveless version, brown with pink polka dots... I'm guessing it's a 50s patterns but I can't tell for sure. does anyone know? thanks in advance