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[Amy Jeanne]

Thanks yet again, ladies.

Kamikat -- I LOVE THAT APRON!! It's the coolest apron I've ever seen!

 

[kamikat]

Thanks yet again, ladies.

Kamikat -- I LOVE THAT APRON!! It's the coolest apron I've ever seen!

You want a copy? It's a medium (36-38) so it should fit right out of the envelope for you. I'm happy to share it with anyone after seeing so many apron patterns with starting bids of over $40 on eBay.

 

[swingkitten85]

I made this late 30s/40s inspired dress last week from a pattern I drafted. I wanted something that kept the look of the era, but was still modern enough (well, as modern as I tend to dress! lol) for everyday. I spent weeks doing sketches and looking through my folders of images from the era to get ideas. lol It's also slightly inspired by Alice in Wonderland (hence the bright blue color). I posted about it on my blog too (with more details for fellow sewing geeks): http://blog.caseybrowndesigns.com/2009/07/the-alice-project/

 

[zendy]

That's fantastic!

 

[Sickofitcindy]

Casey that dress is adorable! You mentioned that you drafted it yourself. I've stuck to using patterns so far but I'd like to draft in the future. Do you have any books or resources that you recommend? I'd love to be able to draft as well as you do.

 

[yummykiwi]

Casey that dress is amazing. I LOVE the sleeves!
I am currently cutting a pattern for my first dress *eek*
Seeing all the things you gals have made is inspiring me

 

[December]

Casey, I love that Alice dress. It looks fantastic on you!

Yummykiwi, I was inspired too. But my sewing machine is broken and so I'm handsewing everything for the time being. Sigh! (I can't buy a new one until I find out what this "surprise" that my fiance is getting me is. I have a sneaking suspicion he's bought me a new one...)

 

[shindeco]

Casey,
gorgeous, but now I have the song "My Sweet Little Alice Blue Gown" running through my head!!

 

[kittypackard]

My goodness Cassey, how heavenly that dress is--and those ruffled sleeves are just the right splash of flash!

Shindeco-- now you've put that song in MY head! ("in my sweet little alice blue gown, when I first wandered down into town ...")

 

[glamour-girl]

i love all the little details of the sleeves, collar and belt, looks straight out of vintage vogue :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Foofoogal]

that is just darling and the color really suits you. I cannot cut out a pattern in a week much less sew it.
http://www.sandysfancypants.blogspot.com

 

[swingkitten85]

Thank you everyone for your sweet, sweet comments!

Casey that dress is adorable! You mentioned that you drafted it yourself. I've stuck to using patterns so far but I'd like to draft in the future. Do you have any books or resources that you recommend? I'd love to be able to draft as well as you do.

I've mostly taught myself using a combination of websites and vintage drafting books that I've found over the years (used bookstores are my friend! ). So I don't have any books per-se that are in print and readily available. Although my library has a couple helpful books, so checking that out is also an option (I've also inter-library-loaned a ton of books!).

Websites that have been super helpful:
http://www.renaissancetailor.com/demos_patterndraft.htm
http://www.fashion-era.com/Pattern_drafting/pattern_drafting_introduction_skirt1_why_draft.htm
http://www.leenas.com/English/draw_patterns.html

I finally have a full set of slopers (skirt, fitted bodices with dart variations, fitted and straight sleeves), which makes it 1000% easier to draft a pattern when the mood/idea strikes!

Casey that dress is amazing. I LOVE the sleeves!
I am currently cutting a pattern for my first dress *eek*
Seeing all the things you gals have made is inspiring me.

Oh! Good luck on your first dress--how exciting! I can't wait to see it!

Casey,
gorgeous, but now I have the song "My Sweet Little Alice Blue Gown" running through my head!!

Oh dear--songs going through one's head can be maddening! lol!

Thank you all again!

 

[Marzipan]

Thank you everyone for your sweet, sweet comments!



I've mostly taught myself using a combination of websites and vintage drafting books that I've found over the years (used bookstores are my friend! ). So I don't have any books per-se that are in print and readily available. Although my library has a couple helpful books, so checking that out is also an option (I've also inter-library-loaned a ton of books!).

Websites that have been super helpful:
http://www.renaissancetailor.com/demos_patterndraft.htm
http://www.fashion-era.com/Pattern_drafting/pattern_drafting_introduction_skirt1_why_draft.htm
http://www.leenas.com/English/draw_patterns.html

I finally have a full set of slopers (skirt, fitted bodices with dart variations, fitted and straight sleeves), which makes it 1000% easier to draft a pattern when the mood/idea strikes!




Oh! Good luck on your first dress--how exciting! I can't wait to see it!



Oh dear--songs going through one's head can be maddening! lol!

Thank you all again!

I dream about sewing but don't even know where to begin! Maybe this will push me just a little farther...

 

[Shirin]

swingkitten, you look like a runway model in your dress, which is absolutely gorgeous!

 

[anabolina]

I made this late 30s/40s inspired dress last week from a pattern I drafted. I wanted something that kept the look of the era, but was still modern enough (well, as modern as I tend to dress! lol) for everyday. I spent weeks doing sketches and looking through my folders of images from the era to get ideas. lol It's also slightly inspired by Alice in Wonderland (hence the bright blue color). I posted about it on my blog too (with more details for fellow sewing geeks): http://blog.caseybrowndesigns.com/2009/07/the-alice-project/

I LOVE it. You did a great job with all the little details and I love that color on you.

 

[deadpandiva]

swingkitten85- That dress is amazing. I have a few pattern drafting books but haven't attempted anything yet.

 

[Lorena B]

SwingKitten85, What a gorgeous dress, still what a gorgeous desing and finish.
You should be very proud of how it came out.
Just as i said, gorgeous.

This has got me into my sewing mood again, just yesterday i got a new sewing machine ( i am spending my Summer back in Spain and i didnt bring any sewing stuff with me!!)

 

[ShoreRoadLady]

Swingkitten, that dress really is adorable! Turquoise looks lovely on you.

 

[Medvssa]

This dress from Evadress, I have been lusting after the pattern since I saw it!

And I really liked the yellow/green combination, although I am not a fan of yellow.

I shirred the gatherings at the top with my shirring foot at the machine, I liked how it looked:

The fabric is a crepe rayon, was white with flowers (center here), and I dyed it green and yellow. The green didn't take evenly, unfortunately

I will be sewing this one again, it is very flattering for pear a shaped body although these pictures aren't taken from the most flattering angle...

 

[Lady Day]

Darling!

Id never seen the original McCall pattern envelope, only the Eva Dress pictures. Ive made that one too, the formal length option.

Yours is lovely, and I do so LOVE the colors!

LD