Made a fake Edwardian/Victorian bathing suite for a party (it's really a middy top made from the Folkwear Middy Blouse pattern and a skirt I improvised). It looks pretty much like I hoped!
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Very flattering on you Katinka von K!
Here is a 70s does 40s top with a Simplicity re-issue skirt that I got in a swap.
Very flattering cut. Well done!
Ok ladies, these are two dresses I made from McCall's M6557.
This was the first "test" version in a cotton seersucker. I bought the fabric years ago when it was marked down to a dollar a yard, thinking I'd make curtains or something out of it. Hopefully the husband doesn't mind me posting his pic:
Gustin Vintage Heavyweight Sweatshirt - Natural Rainbow Nep - $119 Rugged 14oz cotton that gets better with every wear. 
Grant Stone Diesel Boot Dark Olive Chromexcel - #395 Goodyear welted, Horween Chromexcel, classic good looks. 
Himel Bros. - The Ross Mk. 1 Leather Jacket Classic D-pocket motorcycle/aviator style jacket. 
They are Muffy's saddle shoes- honestly the best shoes I've bought in a while.
Ok ladies, these are two dresses I made from McCall's M6557.
This was the first "test" version in a cotton seersucker. I bought the fabric years ago when it was marked down to a dollar a yard, thinking I'd make curtains or something out of it. Hopefully the husband doesn't mind me posting his pic:
The second version was out of silk for a wedding:
I had to make several adjustments to the pattern (it was labeled as "suitable for maternity" which apparently means you have to go up a size if you actually need it for maternity). It was really an easy and quick sew. I want to make a long sleeve version out of flannel in early November. (I am going to lengthen the sleeves on the sleeved version and make them elasticized at the bottom. I'm also going to add a "modesty panel" not for modesty, but for winter warmth.) I'd really recommend this pattern. It is wonderful. I'm just sad it probably won't fit me in another couple months.
