I’ve been straying from my usual 1940-1960 fashion obsession lately and when I found a red and white geometric print bedsheet at a garage sale this past weekend, I knew I had to make something a little more mod. This pattern, which has been sitting around feeling neglected all summer, was perfect.
I made view c, staying true to the pattern details (except for going up one size to a 36 bust, and using seam binding instead of facings for the neck and arms). The shaping is achieved with a small dart at the bust and a longer curved dart that starts around the hips, ending at the armsyce. This was the first time I had made a garment with a curved dart and I am super impressed with how it turned out.
The finished dress comes to mid-knee on me (I’m 5’6″) and has a really great A-line shape, which is a little hard to see in the picture.
Here’s a close-up of the collar detail:
The button is also thrifted, but it’s been sitting in a drawer for so long that I can’t remember where I got it.
If I can ever track down some 60’s metallic brocade, I’d love to make this again for a pre-disco-era glam feel.
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That looks fantastic! I keep hoping to find a cool sheet like that one, but they’re rare around here.
Good Job!
Love the style and LOVE the fabric! Nice job.
Good fabric find, and a great pattern pairing, well done.
What a gorgeous dress! And yes, the fabric is perfect for that pattern!
I agree with Lexy, I’m really impressed with how you matched the fabric to the pattern, I sometimes find it hard to put a print to a pattern that shows the garments on the front in plain fabric. It’s a lovely dress, hope you get a lot of wear from it!
That’s a beautiful dress!! Great job.
adorable! the button is perfect.
It’s beautiful, perfect! Congratulations!
Love it, love it, love it!
So dang cute! Would love to see it on you.
Fabulous matching of pattern and fabric! Great job!
Wow! What a dress!
Love this dress!!! Great choice of fabric for it.
This is fabulous! Love the fabric. 🙂
Fabulous!