OK, my bust hasn’t measured 32″ (the size of this vintage 50s pattern) since circa 1972, but by using every scrap of width in this old shift dress I managed to adapt it to fit. Paisleys have to be amongst my favourite textiles. Below pics of the top pattern I used and the vintage shift dress I cut up to make my top. (More of my vintage fashion & textile musings on my brocobelle blog here)
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Love vintage needlecrafts; live in deep English countryside & enjoy local auctions and thrift stores. Sell vintage on ebay & at vintage fairs.
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so pretty ! the colors are perfect on you.
Thanks, truth to tell, the colour of the paisley is a little washed out but that is OK with denim.
I actually have that fabric in my stash!
Hi Jen, OMG – great minds think alike and all that- I thought this textile was 60s, would be interested to know when you date it.
Oooh, I love paisley! This turned out super cute. Great job!
well done! loooooove paisley.