Lorelai99
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Marla said:I finished this cotton dress recently--just in time for cold weather!
And here's the pattern, I made View 2 minus the tie belt.
I'm jealous!! That is awesome!!!
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I'm jealous!! That is awesome!!!
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Marla, I LOVE that dress!
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Marla I love that dress. It's so pretty and the color is great!
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MarieAnne said:Here is a nicer picture of the wings on my halter top.
That is fabulous! Great fit and fantastic fabric:eusa_clap
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Marla - Looks like a keeper to me! Time to make a few five more!
MarieAnne - Thanks for that photo! Your points are perfect!
MarieAnne - Thanks for that photo! Your points are perfect!
SheBear74 said:I finally found a way to combine my love of vintage, and all the tutus! lol I used Simplicity 2029 vintage childrens pattern for the dress (I did change the skirt to a circle skirt to accommodate the tulle) That's 20 yards of tulle for about a size 2t.
Are you kidding me?!?!? That is the cutest dress I have ever seen! Can't wait till my new baby girl can wear stuff like that
Well done!
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Marla, I have been searching for that pattern ever since you posted it and know I know I must find a copy. That dress is lovely.
Marla said:I finished this cotton dress recently--just in time for cold weather!
It was my first attempt at my favorite dress pattern from 1939. I intended to make it as a "wearable muslin" because I was unsure if it would fit correctly, but in fact it fits me perfectly (not a single alteration needed, not one!), and it came together with no mishaps! Hooray!
And here's the pattern, I made View 2 minus the tie belt.
gorgeous dress Marla! I so want that pattern
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Gah, I need to stop looking at this thread! I just get jealous of all these lovely creations and wish they were mine! lol I really wish I could sew from a pattern. Only problem is I've never done anything more than hem a dress or take in the waist. I haven't the slightest idea how to even start I'm such a beginner.
I haven't the slightest idea how to even start I'm such a beginner.
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kiri, dark nights are drawing in! Get thee to a local college and do a basic course..it'll be the best thing you ever did. Honest.
(are dark nights drawing in in Canada?)
(are dark nights drawing in in Canada?)
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You all have been making some lovely things!
Ive made two dresses lately.
The above one from an NRA pattern.
The below one from a war time Simplicity.
All info on the dresses (and progress) is on ye old blog.
LD
Ive made two dresses lately.
The above one from an NRA pattern.
The below one from a war time Simplicity.
All info on the dresses (and progress) is on ye old blog.
LD
Lady Day said:You all have been making some lovely things!
Ive made two dresses lately.
The above one from an NRA pattern.
The below one from a war time Simplicity.
All info on the dresses (and progress) is on ye old blog.
LD
LD you are just gorgeous!!!
Kiri said:Gah, I need to stop looking at this thread! I just get jealous of all these lovely creations and wish they were mine! lol I really wish I could sew from a pattern. Only problem is I've never done anything more than hem a dress or take in the waist.
I agree with Kitty Sheridan. also check out the "very easy" patterns and the Sewing FAQ thread. the "very easy" patterns even can be a bit vague but I'm sure the lovely ladies here can help
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Lady Day said:You all have been making some lovely things!
Ive made two dresses lately.
The above one from an NRA pattern.
The below one from a war time Simplicity.
All info on the dresses (and progress) is on ye old blog.
LD
oh my gosh LD I love those dresses, and I especially love the black and white one along with the hat. so lovely.
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I also love the black and white one with the flapper hat. :eusa_clap
Thank you so much for all the compliments, ladies! This is one of the few "statement" dresses I've made--I mostly make boring separates. Now I'm definitely inspired to make clothing that's delicious to look at.
A story about how I obtained the pattern: the first copy I found was missing pieces but then a month later I found another copy in the exact same size. It was missing pieces too, but not the same ones as the first pattern. Wonderful luck! I managed to construct the dress out of a composite of the two copies.
Good luck to anyone looking for a copy! I can't praise this pattern enough.
A story about how I obtained the pattern: the first copy I found was missing pieces but then a month later I found another copy in the exact same size. It was missing pieces too, but not the same ones as the first pattern. Wonderful luck! I managed to construct the dress out of a composite of the two copies.
Good luck to anyone looking for a copy! I can't praise this pattern enough.
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