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[Laughing Magpie]

:eusa_clap Some wonderful sewing going on!

I wanted to share a mother-daughter set of aprons I made for my sister and little niece (who is still a toddler).

There's an inspiring collection of scans from "Ten All American Novel Aprons" produced by White Sewing Machine Company in 1940 at Dorothy's Home Goods that I used for design inspiration (especially 'Gingham Girl' and the 'Hollywood' aprons for these two):
http://www.dorothyshomegoods.com/articles.php?tPath=12

Jen

 

[deadpandiva]

Goldwyn Girl. I love that Jumper. I was wanting to make one but now that I've seen how great you look in yours I'm having second thoughts.

 

[Antje]

Goldwyn your dresses look awsome, as always,
When I have a little spare time I'm sure gonna make me a dress or something, you gals make me jealous

 

[Audrey Horne]

:eusa_clap Some wonderful sewing going on!

I wanted to share a mother-daughter set of aprons I made for my sister and little niece (who is still a toddler).

There's an inspiring collection of scans from "Ten All American Novel Aprons" produced by White Sewing Machine Company in 1940 at Dorothy's Home Goods that I used for design inspiration (especially 'Gingham Girl' and the 'Hollywood' aprons for these two):
http://www.dorothyshomegoods.com/articles.php?tPath=12

Jen

Those are lovely! I'm sure your sister and niece will be thrilled to receive them. Thanks for the link!

 

[anabolina]

Here's the dress I made for the offic Christmas party that happened today.
It's a mixture of

• Simplicity 3673, : The skirt and waist area
• 3774 : The upper part of the bodice
• and Vogue 2903. : The sleeves

I made it from this green linen that had been waiting in my stash since last Spring. It was 50% off but still $5 a yrd, so I was saving it for something special. 3673 and 2904 are repros while 3774 is one of my favorite pattern tops, I've used it three times so far

Close up of the bodice...

 

[kamikat]

That's beautiful! I've been playing with that same bodice and skirt combo in my head for weeks, after seeing a vintage pattern just like that go for a ton of money on eBay. It's stunning!

Here's the dress I made for the offic Christmas party that happened today.
It's a mixture of

• Simplicity 3673, : The skirt and waist area
• 3774 : The upper part of the bodice
• and Vogue 2903. : The sleeves

I made it from this green linen that had been waiting in my stash since last Spring. It was 50% off but still $5 a yrd, so I was saving it for something special. 3673 and 2904 are repros while 3774 is one of my favorite pattern tops, I've used it three times so far

Close up of the bodice...

 

[dakotanorth]

Finally, what I've made!!

Ok, finally, I had pictures of some of the things I've made. There are also dozens of items I have altered, repaired, redyed, relined, but technically I didn't make those, so they don't count.
Also keep in mind, the pictures are sloppy- most of this stuff has been smashed in my closet for some time.
Also, this is a SAMPLE of things I've made- a lot of darker color just don't photo well! Maybe I'll post a few more things though.

Enjoy!

 

[lyburnum]

I love those red trousers!

 

[Pink Dahlia]

I love those red trousers!

Agreed!

 

[dakotanorth]

Red trousers?

Agreed!

Which ones do you mean? The men's are supposed to be salmon pink... the women's are orange.. I think I need to calibrate my monitor. [huh]

 

[Miss_Bella_Hell]

The orange ones, then. GIMME!

 

[anabolina]

Wow dakotanorth, you've made some great stuff. I love those buttons on the red trousers. Just wow.

 

[Lauren]

Lovely work, dakotanorth. I'm extremely impressed.

 

[Pink Dahlia]

Which ones do you mean? The men's are supposed to be salmon pink... the women's are orange.. I think I need to calibrate my monitor. [huh]

The ones with the side buttons...awesome!

 

[Pink Dahlia]

Here's my version of the Simplicity dress. Brocade was on sale and I fell in love with this fabric. The problem is I've never worked with Brocade before. This dress isn't perfect but it's not that bad considering. Go easy on me.

Close up of the fabric:

 

[~*Red*~]

Pink, it is adorable!!! I LOVE it!! I don't see anything wrong with it! Lovely fabric! And you look too cute!!!

 

[Pink Dahlia]

Pink, it is adorable!!! I LOVE it!! I don't see anything wrong with it! Lovely fabric! And you look too cute!!!

Thank you. The flaws are cleverly concealed.

 

[pretty faythe]

Oooooo, that is some gorgeous material! And still a very pretty dress!

 

[Pink Dahlia]

Oooooo, that is some gorgeous material! And still a very pretty dress!

Isn't it great! I was worried there wouldn't be enough but there was the perfect amount for my dress.

 

[kamikat]

Dakotanorth, I love the shirts. Shirts for my husband are always on my to-do list, but I never seem to get to them