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[Amy Jeanne]

Simplicity 1598 (1945)

Not one of my favourites. I'm not a fan of bodice gathers everywhere :/

 

[vintageTink]

It's lovely though, Amy Jeanne!

 

[Amy Jeanne]

Thanks! I've been a bit of a one-woman sweatshop lately

 

[GHT]

Amy Jeanne, you are so talented, compliments to you. My wife has been so busy making things for others that she seems to have forgotten why I built her a sewing cabin in the first place.
She has a gorgeous hat that is almost a replica of one that I saw on this Butterick Retro pattern:


So, with a bit of arm twisting she agreed to have a go at making herself that coat:



I must admit that I wasn't involved, but I did bring the material home, and as she hates any waste, it was a sort of Faite Accompli.
Here's the lining. My choice, do you like?



And here's the finished coat, as it will be worn, open neck style.



I'm fishing for compliments, no, seriously ladies, I have been trying and trying to get my talented lady to post on here, (she lurks a lot) so if you think her talent is worthy, do tell her. And, if you are feeling hungry, go to the: What's for dinner? thread. I do hope that you might be inspired to give the recipe a go.

 

[Amy Jeanne]

YESSS! Worthy!!! I can't make coats for ANYTHING lol

 

[GHT]

YESSS! Worthy!!! I can't make coats for ANYTHING lol

Oh wow, praise indeed from one of the finest seemstresses on the forum. I shall print your compliment off and leave it in her cabin.
Thank you kind lady.

 

[Amy Jeanne]

I bought Gertie's book and with her guidance, made a dirndl skirt.

 

[1mach1]

That is absolutely a beauty, Amy. Very nice!

 

[lareine]

Your wife did a beautiful job! And I'm sure she'll get a lot of wear out of that lovely coat. Well done to her

 

[GHT]

That is absolutely a beauty, Amy. Very nice!

The choice of material somehow enhances the garment. Amy shows a true talent. Love it, love it, love it.

Your wife did a beautiful job! And I'm sure she'll get a lot of wear out of that lovely coat. Well done to her

Thank you lareine, your kind remarks will also be left in her sewing cabin, with a hint to say: "Hello."

 

[wahine]

Simplicity 1598 (1945)

Not one of my favourites. I'm not a fan of bodice gathers everywhere :/

Amy Jeanne, that's terrific! I love the fabric. It wonderfully complimented by the white fabric - great pick!

 

[wahine]

One of my first projects of "upcycling" (I don't really like the word - do you have a better one for me?) that I did years ago:
I got this navy blue dress that my aunt wore as a hostess on some kind of fair in the late sixties or early seventies. I transformed it into a coat and applied some poodles that I made out of an off-white old fake leather jacket. There aren't many occasions to wear my poodle coat, but when I do, it's always a looker.

 

[LolitaHaze]

Simplicity 1598 (1945)

Not one of my favourites. I'm not a fan of bodice gathers everywhere :/

You need to sew on little black spiders along the white as trim. I have decided.

 

[W-D Forties]

Cracking poodles, love 'em!

 

[Amy Jeanne]

And I made the pencil skirt from Gertie's book:

 

[vintageTink]

Love the green and purple color combination. I can't pull off 60's clothes.

Leopard print pencil skirt, huh? What blouse will you pair it with?

 

[Antje]

Awsome dresses Amy!!! I made this

Verstuurd van mijn ST18i met Tapatalk

 

[vintageTink]

Antje, is that crocheted?

 

[Shantel Morris]

Nothing to post as of yet i'm afraid, but I wanted to say how inspiring everyone's creations are! I'm just teaching myself to sew and i'm having a doozy of a time with it, looking through all these beautiful projects gives me hope for my own skills to get better.

 

[hailey greenhat]

The purple dress! It's so Daphne, I love it! I've been wanting to see how that repro patter would look.