A purple wool beauty

November 26, 2011 4 comments
1950s, Dresses, Vintage Sewing

I’m out of the closet! There’s been much lurking on my behalf on this brilliant site, but now i am declaring myself out! And what better an outfit to come out with than this purple woolen beauty!

I made this using simplicity 4808 in a wool fabric (i think 100%) that i got for an absolute bargain.

Simplicity 4808

the purple in all its glory

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

oooooooooohhhh nice purple!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More on my love of this dress on my blog

Tagged As: dress, purple, Simplicity, wool. vintage

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4 comments… add one

  • A.J.A. November 26, 2011, 12:12 pm

    I have admired that pattern before, and it’s awesome to see it sewn up! Welcome, and your dress is lovely!

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    • Layla November 26, 2011, 5:46 pm

      Thanks, i think this pattern will definitely see a few more outings!

      Reply
  • Miss Crayola Creepy November 26, 2011, 2:17 pm

    The color is my favorite purple :)

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    • Layla November 26, 2011, 5:46 pm

      Its dreamy isn’t it?!

      Reply

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