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miss_smith

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This is the first of my New Year's Resolution projects (trying to sew something other than dresses and actually use some of the more diverse patterns that I've got). I used DuBarry 2587B from 1941 to make myself a pair of drawers for springtime skirt wearing. Not being able to find inexpensive silk, I got some light, loose-weave shirting.
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I may make the matching bra if I can get more of the fabric, but it seemed rather complicated and I would definitely have to work on the cup size/shape :(
 

Miss 1929

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Lovely, Kamikat! I adore blue roses! And you look a heck of a lot better with a cold than I do at the moment.

Lauren, I noticed you have this up on your Etsy:
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Here's a picture of it made up!
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I am sort of wearing the fur drape as a shawl as it was hot in there. It is wearable in many positions.
Here's another position:
SaraRaul.jpg

I also found that you do not need the back zipper, as you can just drop the dress over your head and fasten the back of the neck. Theresa didn't want a back zip in it, but Simplicity insists.
I was lucky enough to have her help me cut and fit it too, so I adore this dress!
 

deadpandiva

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Minneapolis
Miss 1929, that dress looks amazing on you. I love that pattern and look for it for a while. It looks to be beyond my skill though and not for my body type. It is lovely though.

Kamikat, that dress is so cute. I love the fabric.
 

Neany73

New in Town
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London, UK
Miss 1929 said:
Lovely, Kamikat! I adore blue roses! And you look a heck of a lot better with a cold than I do at the moment.

Lauren, I noticed you have this up on your Etsy:
il_430xN.100223074.jpg


Here's a picture of it made up!
Ahwahneesingalong.jpg

I am sort of wearing the fur drape as a shawl as it was hot in there. It is wearable in many positions.
Here's another position:
SaraRaul.jpg

I also found that you do not need the back zipper, as you can just drop the dress over your head and fasten the back of the neck. Theresa didn't want a back zip in it, but Simplicity insists.
I was lucky enough to have her help me cut and fit it too, so I adore this dress!


That looks fabulous! Well done and lucky you having that kind of help :)
 

fuzzylizzie

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Beautiful WNC
miss_smith said:
This is the first of my New Year's Resolution projects (trying to sew something other than dresses and actually use some of the more diverse patterns that I've got). I used DuBarry 2587B from 1941 to make myself a pair of drawers for springtime skirt wearing. Not being able to find inexpensive silk, I got some light, loose-weave shirting.
4270329342_d8be0476bf_o.jpg

I may make the matching bra if I can get more of the fabric, but it seemed rather complicated and I would definitely have to work on the cup size/shape :(

Cute use of trim. Definitely, you should attempt the bra.

Lizzie
 

miserabelle

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england
Bettys Closet said:
Is to die for. love love love it. Buying pattern now....


This is one of my favorite outfits this year! lol. The skirt is a gray wool made from an early 40s pattern. The cashmere cardigan is one that I refashioned (it was way too big, and the sleeves were longer) to fit better.

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The green dress is from one of the new designs in the Colette Patterns line (Ceylon dress). I love that it's got such a 40s silhouette and look! I'm planning on wearing this one Christmas Day! :) I wrote a post about it on my blog, if anyone is interested...
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That's absolutley gorgeous! I want it! xx
 

Miss 1929

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Thanks, girls! I am lucky, Theresa makes me custom stuff when I am rich enough to afford it, but she is also always very generous with her knowledge and time when I need help She is a dear friend. And I hope she is lurking and reading this!
I wanted it in brown as no one ever does brown for evening! Of course, it also goes so well with Senor 1929's eyes...

deadpandiva said:
Miss 1929, that dress looks amazing on you. I love that pattern and look for it for a while. It looks to be beyond my skill though and not for my body type. It is lovely though..

I disagree, it would look GREAT on your body! It is very flattering as it skims the hips and has a huge skirt. And it is really as easy as pie to make!
Would you like to borrow my pattern to copy?If so, PM me your address.
 

bettydarling

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Ireland
Pencil Me In....

I made this skirt from silk brocade upholstery remenant which I was determined to wear in some way, so I drafted a pattern to fit the piece of fabric, see more on my blog,

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Ps. Terribly inspired by your wonderful creations ladies!!
 

bettydarling

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Ireland
This is a little nautical apron i made for a friend a while back, I'd like to do a dress in the same fabric/style, anyone got any pattern recommendations for a cute sailorette dress?

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miss_smith

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Rhode Island
bettydarling said:
This is a little nautical apron i made for a friend a while back, I'd like to do a dress in the same fabric/style, anyone got any pattern recommendations for a cute sailorette dress?

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That is SO SO cute, and your bow is picture-perfect! I adore nautical. I'm going to do this pattern in cheesy nautical fabrics this summer.
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Amy Jeanne

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Colorado
Ooooh, I love everything.

miss smith = LOVE the panties. I tried to make some recently but didn't size up enough :mad:

kamikat = you definitely rock the 50s patterns better than I ever could.

Miss 1929 = Yea, I love that dress. A lot. LOT. But I would look like a lumpy sack of potatoes in it so I never purchased it :(

bettydarling = Fun, fun! I LOVE the apron lots.

Inspiring -- off to work on Dubarry 5524 that I've been working on for two weeks now....
 

goldwyn girl

One Too Many
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Sydney Australia and Las Vegas NV
Miss 1929 said:
Lovely, Kamikat! I adore blue roses! And you look a heck of a lot better with a cold than I do at the moment.

Lauren, I noticed you have this up on your Etsy:
il_430xN.100223074.jpg


Here's a picture of it made up!
Ahwahneesingalong.jpg

I am sort of wearing the fur drape as a shawl as it was hot in there. It is wearable in many positions.
Here's another position:
SaraRaul.jpg

I also found that you do not need the back zipper, as you can just drop the dress over your head and fasten the back of the neck. Theresa didn't want a back zip in it, but Simplicity insists.
I was lucky enough to have her help me cut and fit it too, so I adore this dress!
I have that pattern and it made up beautifully. I hope when I get around to making mine it looks half that good !
 

bettydarling

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Ireland
Miss Smith, thank you for your lovely comment, that pattern is v cute, please post some pics when their done. I love this dress one too by Gertie. I've got several stripey fabrics to experiment with. Unfortunately theres not much sun in Dublin for Summer dresses, but I live in hope!

Kamikat and Amy Jeane thank you for your kind words. Gotta love this thread, such talented, inspiring gals!
 

bunny chan

Familiar Face
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74
Location
Italy
Bought this fabric, for my first attempt in sewing a dress.

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As I already said, my grandparents are helping me (a lot!!)...I think tomorrow it will be ready so I will post a photo!

B.
 

SayCici

Practically Family
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813
Location
Virginia
I made both views of the popular EvaDress jumper pattern:

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Just a note for anyone who wants to make this version: the instructions are actually for a faux-jumper dress, eg. rather than a separate blouse there's like a faux inset, you attach the sleeves, etc. but if you don't want to do that, it's easy enough to just bias the sleeve openings and whatnot.

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