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Helysoune

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SayCici said:
Helysoune, it doesn't look right in what way? Like, period, or as a 50s dress? Good on you for sewing without a pattern!

Thank you! And yeah, I'm just not feeling anything 40s about it, but then again period maternity patterns are hard to come by. Maybe I'm just being picky? [huh]
 

Lady Day

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I spent a day fixing some of my already made projects; letting down a hem on a dress, a pair of slacks, and shortening the sleeves on a couple of items. These are things that have been in my 'to fix' pile for ages, and now I can wear them. Its like having new clothes :)

LD
 

tempestbella42

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Lady Day said:
I spent a day fixing some of my already made projects; letting down a hem on a dress, a pair of slacks, and shortening the sleeves on a couple of items. These are things that have been in my 'to fix' pile for ages, and now I can wear them. Its like having new clothes :)

LD

ive slowly been doing this as well as clearing my closet of "what was i thinking" and "need to be reborn to fit into!!" clothes then ive 4 crates of material(some ive had 20yrs11:eusa_doh: )and hundreds of patterns to create my new wardobe!! (gonna do the swap idea i found on here!! thanx girls.)
my first "stable i finished and quite pleased with...its a chiffon and net circular petticoat, i didnt use a pattern and i cannt get the pics downloaded at the mo!!!:eusa_doh: :eusa_doh:

ill do as soon as i work it out!:)
 

Shirin

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Petticoat without a pattern?! How in the world did you manage that? I wish my sewing skills were that far along. I can make something from a pattern, but without and whatever was intended just always ends up looking like a fabric monster.
 

Inky

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Finally a finished project - my skirt made from a vintage border fabric - red with hoedown dancers and little yellow and blue milking stools. No pattern used, I just used exactly the length I had, cut off enough for a waistband and to make the finished skirt 26 inches long. Then I pleated the skirt into the waistband evenly front and back at the hips (3 pleats per side) and inserted a lapped zipper, and a blue vintage button at the waistband.

I love how it turned out! Now I have two border print dancer skirts, and the cowboy saloon border fabric to make a third. yeehaw! (i am still searching for the holy grail of border fabrics - something atomic or space/rocket themed!)

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SayCici

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I have too many projects piling up!

I saw this dress and swooned, unfortunately it had been reserved for someone else:
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So I decided to buy this pattern:
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... It just dawned on me they're not at all similar! lol And the sizing is off.. uh, guess I got carried away. I'm sure something else will come along!
 

Rachael

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oh, I just adore that dress! stripes can be so very much fun. I assume the bodice detailing was accomplished with darts?

This is my latest, it's based on a 1921 catalogue- the skirt from one page and the blouse from another. The original showed the blouse as one piece with a mock front, but I like to be versatile so I made a camisole/bolero combo. I had to buy the bolt, so expect to see that embroidered cotton again :rolleyes:

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Miss 1929

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Rachael said:
That is gorgeous. What a perfect outfit, the hat and shoes and everything!

You could also make a jacket out of the skirt material and have a suit, maybe with lots of frogs and braid detail... we can certainly stand to see more of that beautiful fabric!
 

Amy Jeanne

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Wow. I love this thread!

Inky = Haha! Fab fabric!
Rachael = I've never seen an early 1920s outfit look so authentic and well put together in this century! I love it!!
 

Rachael

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I love that rocket fabric! Trying to figure out a reason why I just need to have some, but I'll behave. The shelves are literally overflowing as it is. but I sure could use a few more skirts.... ;)

the 1921 ensemble was a lot of fun and a lot of frustration; I'm really pleased that it turned out and appreciate your kind words. By the end, I swore I would never ever again sew without a pattern. Then I started in on my newest mid-19thc project. No pattern. I never learn.

Now that I have the ensemble back, I can get some better detail photos and post it on my blog. It was made for a car club fashion show and I was unable to make the second day so I left my pieces to be worn by another model. I fell in love with some great vintage buttons that I used but am afraid they disappear on the skirt.
 

Amy Jeanne

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Lauren said:
AmyJeanne, is your icon from Whoopee?

YUP! And that is "The Girl With The Black Bob" Mildred Dixon. I love her.

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All I have to say about this pattern is: GRRRRRRRRR! :rage: :rage: :rage:
But I'm glad it looks ok and fits fine.
 

Lauren

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AmyJeanne, I thought so! I LOVE that movie!
Great job on that dress! I've never had much luck with the re-released vintage patterns but yours looks cute!
 

MarieAnne

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Amy Jeanne said:
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All I have to say about this pattern is: GRRRRRRRRR! :rage: :rage: :rage:
But I'm glad it looks ok and fits fine.

Your dress turned out beautiful! But why are you so mad at the pattern?
 

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