On a resent trip to Japan I went a little crazy with fabric buying. As I do a lot of sewing for other people my lovely husband made me promise him that I would make something for myself as my first project when we returned home. Below is the result. This is the first time I have make this style for myself. I drafted the pattern for a friend but it looked so good on her I decided I needed my own version. Apart from fitting changes I made the sleeves longer with a turned up cuff. Although it’s summer down here in Australia it’s been quiet cool so I thought a longer sleeve would work well!
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FiftiesFrocks – who has written 6 posts on WeSewRetro.com.
I'm a gal who loves both the fashion of the 1950's and sewing. I can think of nothing better than spending a day sewing a great new frock then spending the night with my lovely husband and wonderful friends wearing my newest creation and having a blast.
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That fabric is to die for!
This is ADORABLE! I too have a tendency to buy/make for others… I bought a crap load of fabric and trim when I lived in India (2010) and now I can’t figure out what to do with it!
oh wow! That is just lovely lovely lovely…and the fabric, yum!
Cutest fabric ever!! Love the length of those sleeves.
Wonderful!! The dress looks lovely on you and that fabric is great! Good Job!!
Oh my gosh this dress is perfect! You are so flippin talented woman! And you even went to Japan?!?! I’m jealous (; What a lovely blog, Glad I found you so I could follow
You should come check out my blog if you’ve got a sec (;
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Love this! So cute!
What a gorgeous dress! Even more impressed that you drafted it all yourself.
This is so cute! I wish you posted more pictures, I’d love to see the details better. This is just wonderful. Well done.
oh, this dress! i looooove it! beautiful job
It looks gorgeous.
Yes our Summer has been a bit all over the place which is perfect for you to enjoy your dress!!!
Love the cut and the fabric it looks great on you!
I love it…you look fab, great choice of fabric, i wish it was mine.
I looove the fabric and want the dress!!
you look amazing and that dress is divine.