Remember this free pattern from the V&A Museum’s Golden Age of Couture exhibition? I made it to wear to see the exhibit (now traveling the world) in Nashville.
I love the way this dress turned out and I had a great time in Nashville with Gertie and my fellow vintage clothing enthusiasts. This project is my best work yet!
Links:
Details about the construction on Pattern Review and on my blog, Chronically Uncool.
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I keep thinking about giving this dress a try and the detailed construction notes in your review make it sound quite do-able.
Your version is lovely and I can't believe you sewed that in quilting cotton!
I'm actually a big fan of quilting cotton for dresses. I'm not saying it's good for everything and all styles, but I find it works really well with certain 50s fashions that benefit from a fabric with a bit of body. And if this dress is made from a quilting cotton, then it's a case in point as the result is fantastic!
It's beautiful! I love how you look so glamorous in front of the ironing board…
@Tilly – Yep, you can always expect the finest fashion photography from me. There's nothing like a grainy iPhone picture in a gloomy hotel room to really capture the moment!
Wow, great to see someone in a version of this dress, I've got the pattern but haven't tried it yet. I love the fabric you used, it fits you so well and looks great!
Thanks for the detailed instructions, I will add them to my folder for when I give this a go xx
Beautiful dress! I love the fabric. The colors really complement you.
I printed and taped this pattern together 3 years ago and have been too chicken to try it. You have made me see the light and to give it a chance! Yours turned out gorgeous! Love it! Great work! Way to go!
so flattering! great job.
Absolutely beautiful! I had no idea it was a free pattern. Yours is just as gorgeous as that original!
Lovely~!