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[crwritt]

Its amazing what you can do with your time when you have no steady work

Me, too, on that. The less Mascot making I have to do the more time I have to sew, cook and garden.(And go dancing)

 

[swinggal]

Aw thanks Its amazing what you can do with your time when you have no steady work
I finished the other two.

Two more from the WWII pattern. With the navy one, I used the same fabric I used on my previous 'dustbowl' dress. I think its my favorite of them all.

More pics are up on my site.

Very cool. Love the colour choices.

 

[Lottie]

crwitt, that fabric is fascinating. i really like how you've used it
shebear- how cute!
and bopeep- that sure is a glamourous morning gown

I've just finished this dress. No idea when i'll ever wear it, but oh well..

 

[BoPeep]

Bopeep, is your border print a circle?
Before I forget , here is a tutorial on scallops.
http://1ststeptosewingsuccess.blogspot.com/2007/07/sewing-technique-how-to-sew-perfect.html

Thanks for this, crwritt. Very helpful! And, no, the border print I was debating about was not a circle print . . . and sadly, it's gone! *sigh* This only prompted more etsy searching and purchasing of other vintage yardage. Adding more to the summer sewing list all the time!

 

[BoPeep]

Gorgeous Lottie! Stunning style on you. Make your man take you out for dinner! lol

 

[SayCici]

LD, I wish I was related to you so I could guilt you into making me things.

lottie, absolutely gorgeous! I like the print. Beautiful dresses by everyone, really!

 

[CherryRed]

I just finished Butterick 4790. The pic is over in that thread. Finishing the waistband and hem on a skirt now. Up next is Vogue 2902 which I have partially cut. Tomorrow I need to buy lining fabric for it.
I think I am finally on a roll again!

 

[CherryRed]

Aw thanks Its amazing what you can do with your time when you have no steady work
I finished the other two.

Two more from the WWII pattern. With the navy one, I used the same fabric I used on my previous 'dustbowl' dress. I think its my favorite of them all.

More pics are up on my site.

Ok, I NEED to make the dress on the right. I have 1 yard of vintage red and blue print 30's fabric that was my late grandmother in-laws. I have been trying to figure out what to make with it and I think this would be perfect. I'm hoping it's one of the patterns you have re-made! Going to your shop to peek.
Edit: LOL! That IS the pattern I already have on my wish list! YAY!!

 

[Salsanadia]

@Lottie: that is a very nice dress

 

[kamikat]

I made this top from an early 1930's dress pattern. It gave me fits and had me cursing and swearing at my machine. To read all my trials and tribulations, check out my patternreview.com review http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/readreview.pl?readreview=1&reviewnum=52731

Close up of the cuff and collar

 

[Lottie]

Thanks everyone! Unfortunately, there is nobody I could force to take me out for dinner, but I'll find another excuse to wear it

Kamikat, the details on cuff& collar look like it was worth the cursing

 

[Lady Day]

Close up of the cuff and collar

Wow thats intricate! That looks wonderful!

LD

 

[poggleberry]

Ooooh Kamikat I love your blouse, what fantastic details, definitely worth the effort.

 

[ZombieGirl]

*drool* I hope you're happy with it because it looks like it was totally worth the frustration.... So gorgeous!

 

[Marla]

I've just finished this dress. No idea when i'll ever wear it, but oh well..

This is wonderful! The fabric you chose is perfect for the style of the dress.

 

[crwritt]

Kamikat, the way those instructions are worded, about the pleating, it may have been common, in those days , to take some fabric into a shop to be pleated. I know people who do smocking, that bring the fabric to someone who
has a device that prepares it.
What a pretty detail!

 

[Mrs Cleaver]

Wow Kamikat that is just stunning on you ,you look wonderful!
Lottie,your dress is just beautiful & yes that is a great style on you.
lol ditto to CC's comment

 

[kamikat]

Kamikat, the way those instructions are worded, about the pleating, it may have been common, in those days , to take some fabric into a shop to be pleated. I know people who do smocking, that bring the fabric to someone who
has a device that prepares it.
What a pretty detail!

I think you're right. I talked to someone on a sewing board who owns a vintage pleater and it sounds like it was a commercial item that might be common in stores, kind of like the big specialty quilting machines today.

 

[crwritt]

Thanks everyone! Unfortunately, there is nobody I could force to take me out for dinner, but I'll find another excuse to wear it

I'd wear a dress like that out dancing.Or, just put it on and wear it anytime you feel like it.

 

[HepKitty]

crwitt, that fabric is fascinating. i really like how you've used it
shebear- how cute!
and bopeep- that sure is a glamourous morning gown

I've just finished this dress. No idea when i'll ever wear it, but oh well..

that's gorgeous, what pattern did you use?