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[I Adore Film Noir]

this is what i have recently made, after never really sewing from a pattern ever. These were my two youngest boys halloween costumes this year. A Christmas Story was and is still my favorite Christmas movie.

Very nice work but someone's an unhappy bunny .

 

[Fraeulein von C]

@Film Noir
No, I only made the dress, because I was afraid that the fabric would be too heavy for the peplum. But I really want to sew the dress from a more summery fabric as well and I'll give it a try then!
@HepKitty
Oooh, what a lovely dress! I've been eyeing that pattern on eBay, I HAVE to buy it after seeing the dress
@Jessesgirl
I don't know that movie I'm afraid, but the rabbit costume is really cute, did you make the rabbit shoes as well?

 

[Tatum]

Finally got some photos of this one, I made it in 2009. It's Butterick 5209

That is gorgeous! Seeing your version, it's now going on my wishlist!

Did you alter the skirt design at all?

 

[BoPeep]

Really nice work, HepKitty. Fits great!!

 

[sheeplady]

Finally got some photos of this one, I made it in 2009. It's Butterick 5209

Very nice! Are those modern shoes? (As in, is there a chance I could find them on the market? They are very cute).

 

[deadpandiva]

Everyone has been making such lovely stuff. This skirt is simple but fun and I made a matching bow with the reverse side of the fabric..

 

[HepKitty]

thank you ladies

@HepKitty
Oooh, what a lovely dress! I've been eyeing that pattern on eBay, I HAVE to buy it after seeing the dress

What size do you wear? I have extra copies that I got for cheap, I'll send you one. PM me the details

That is gorgeous! Seeing your version, it's now going on my wishlist!

Did you alter the skirt design at all?

I didn't alter the skirt, but I do have a fluffy petticoat on underneath I can't wait to make another one I love this dress

Really nice work, HepKitty. Fits great!!

lol I'm hiding the mistakes. I made a size too big, so the shoulders have a little extra room that I don't need, and I should bring the waistline up about an inch, but that means redoing the zipper and I dislike putting in zippers anyway, so it may not get done

Very nice! Are those modern shoes? (As in, is there a chance I could find them on the market? They are very cute).

Yes they are here is the link:

http://www.dancestore.com/Aris-Allen-Camel-1930s-Velvet-Oxford/productinfo/828-CA/

They warn you on the website that the brand (Aris Allen) tends to make them a bit narrow, and my feet are on the wide side of average, so I have to get a half size bigger

 

[HepKitty]

Everyone has been making such lovely stuff. This skirt is simple but fun and I made a matching bow with the reverse side of the fabric..

Marvelous as always!

 

[deadpandiva]

Finally got some photos of this one, I made it in 2009. It's Butterick 5209

Lovely. I should really try my hand at this.

 

[HepKitty]

Lovely. I should really try my hand at this.

lol it won't be much of a challenge for you dahling. can't wait to see your interpretation

 

[shazzabanazza]

Everyone has been making such lovely stuff. This skirt is simple but fun and I made a matching bow with the reverse side of the fabric..

Super cute skirt!

 

[Lorelai99]

Finally got some photos of this one, I made it in 2009. It's Butterick 5209

Love it! I made this in Navy with white inset and added navy covered buttons to the white part, this was actually the first things I ever made when I started sewing!!.... I wish it still fit... I love seeing what others have done with patterns I have made!!

 

[HepKitty]

Love it! I made this in Navy with white inset and added navy covered buttons to the white part, this was actually the first things I ever made when I started sewing!!.... I wish it still fit... I love seeing what others have done with patterns I have made!!

I'd love to see pictures if you have them

 

[Lorelai99]

I'd love to see pictures if you have them

I posted a picture about a year ago on here.... see if this works...
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...t-you-ve-made!&p=949930&highlight=#post949930

Of course it's not a full picture but it's the only one I have of me in the dress, unfortunatly I am usually the one behind the camera as my friends insist they "are bad at taking pictures"... I think they just want to be in them all...

 

[crwritt]

Man, you gals have been making some amazing things.
I just havent felt a need to make any clothes. I just dont *need* any right now

BUT, Im sure that will change soon....
I guess I gotta buy more patterns to motivate me. Yeah! Thats it.

LD

These days nobody really "needs" to sew clothing. We do it because we want to, we find inspiration,
we love the creative urge. Otherwise we could all wear orange jumpsuits and who would care?

 

[HepKitty]

I posted a picture about a year ago on here.... see if this works...
http://www.thefedoralounge.com/show...t-you-ve-made!&p=949930&highlight=#post949930

Of course it's not a full picture but it's the only one I have of me in the dress, unfortunatly I am usually the one behind the camera as my friends insist they "are bad at taking pictures"... I think they just want to be in them all...

omg that's gorgeous! I love the buttons!

 

[Lorelai99]

omg that's gorgeous! I love the buttons!

Thanks!

 

[Lady Day]

These days nobody really "needs" to sew clothing. We do it because we want to, we find inspiration,
we love the creative urge. Otherwise we could all wear orange jumpsuits and who would care?

Okay....
I don't by RTW any longer, so when I sew, its to fill a gap in my wardrobe. I don't just sew for creativity's sake. I make clothes to wear them. And when I need something I do indeed need to make it.

LD

 

[Kate O Potato]

Okay....
I don't by RTW any longer, so when I sew, its to fill a gap in my wardrobe. I don't just sew for creativity's sake. I make clothes to wear them. And when I need something I do indeed need to make it.

LD

I really admire you for this, LD. I'm gradually trying to wean myself off high street shopping, and one day want to be as self-sufficient as possible. I've got the knitting sorted, but I'm still not great at sewing. However, one day, I hope to be able to echo what you've said. x

 

[Drappa]

Well said indeed. Silly question, but what does RTW mean?