Now that the weather has decided to heat up, I am pullingout all my summer dresses before the heat decides to disappear until next year!
As further proof that I am obsessed with vintagereproduction patterns, here is yet another finished dress currently residing inmy closet. This one is Butterick 5209, apattern originally printed in 1947.
HaveI mentioned that I am absolutely in love with the styles of the 1940s? I was first attracted to the halterversion, but decided that the cap sleeved look would be much morewearable. And I am so glad I made thedecision – the sleeves are one of my favorite parts of the garment.
Now if only I had a big floppy hat like the one in thepattern illustration, I would be all set for my garden party!
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Laura Mae – who has written 26 posts on WeSewRetro.com.
I adore sewing and knitting, mostly vintage or vintage-inspired patterns.
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Lovely dress in a lovely colour!
Very cute. I bought this pattern for the halter version, but now the sleeve option looks like a possibility. Next time you make it you should try the halter version in a floral pattern. The dress fits nicely and you did a fine job constructing it.
What a beautiful dress! That is such a flattering style with the "v" point, and what a pretty pastel shade of green.
Happy sewing!
Katrina
http://www.edelweisspatterns.com
Gorgeous! This pattern is on my "to sew" list — it helps seeing a finished version of it!