It feels good to finally make up a fabulous fabric find into a fabulous dress. It's perhaps not as sexy as I was hoping but eh, It does the job.
Look at dat slit! Reinforced and everything. Butterick 5032, a 1952 repro pattern.
It is actually ridiculously comfortable. Great pattern. I wish that I bought the pattern as a size 12 (I bought a size 14 before realising I am actually a 12 in pattern size land) so I just did mega big seam allowances.
It passed the fly-kick test.
I'm pretty happy in the end. I'd like to pair it with an orange belt and handbag!
Hooray for retro reproduction patterns! This would look great with a belt, to show off those retro curves!
ReplyDeleteOh definitely! I feel like somewhat of a blimp without a belt in this dress! Have yet to wear it out though!
DeleteAwesomeness as usual :)
ReplyDeleteThank you lovely :)
DeleteLooks spunky:) gorgeous girl
ReplyDeleteMerci! x
DeleteOh, this is so cute and summery! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI want to make it in a million colours! Already got another fabric lined up :D
DeleteLovely dress!
ReplyDeleteI read your burdastyle status, email me? I'm worried about you! x
Thanks girl xo
DeleteI've been through the wars! Will explain a bit more in my next post :)
super classy!
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DeleteI nominate your blog for the Liebster Award :)
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Your blog is one of my favorite if not my favorite !!!
Oh lovely lady you are too kind! <3
DeleteLove the dress! I wish we could all sew cocktail inspired garments all the time!
ReplyDeleteI nominated you for the Liebster Award! You can check it out here:
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Thanks for the award, lady! xo
DeleteThis is adorable the colour looks so cute on you. Just found your blog and loving it!! Cant wait to read your other posts and steal some ideas!! :)
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