This is a lovely little thing I made from a 1950′s McCall’s 4361 wiggle dress pattern with some killer curtains I found at a thrift store. It took a bit of tweaking around to get it to work with a modern body type (sans retro foundation garments). This is one of my favorite dresses.
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Jade – who has written 6 posts on WeSewRetro.com.
I am a professional seamstress and costumer living in New Orleans. I have a serious pattern collecting problem. I love to sew just about anything. But, if left to my own devices, I would prefer to sew anything that was worn between the years 1870 and 1970.
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Gorgeous! Those vintage curtains were a great fit for your dress!
The fit is fantastic, and I love those huge roses.
Lovely frock …lovely style and love your tattoos.;)
I adore clothes made from unconventional fabric – curtains, tablecloths, car upholstery…well, you know. Fits you like a glove! I did a wiggle dress from a duvet cover and know what you mean about tweaking the lines to fit a modern body. But it’s worth the time and trouble. Nothing better than a well-fitted wiggle dress! Great job!
I love the neck/shoulder interest. This is a great fit and a lovely dress.
Those are curtains?!?!? Wish I could find some cool curtains like that!
Wow!
This looks perfect on you!
Amazing job! I’m so envious of your location..
That dress is totally gorgeous!
Oh this is just stunning! I love the fabric and adore the neckline. Well done
This is such an awesome dress! The fit is divine, the fabric really works, and I LOVE the neckline. Congratulations on a fabulous dress!
Love, love, LOVE this. Giant orange roses. Beautiful neckline. Raglan sleeves. Perfect fit. Ticks absolutely all the boxes, then goes back and ticks ‘em again. Well done!
love it! great tat too!
HOT!
Wow! I love that dress. It fits so well too. Great job.
You look stunning in this gorgeous dress! Great fit and those beautiful curtains are definitely put to good use!
What a beautiful fit! You’re definitely a pro! And I love the tattoos….
Fantastic! I too, am a vintage patternholic. ; )
this is so fabulous! you look amazing
I love the neckline on that dress! So sharp.
Oh my! This is absolutely gorgeous! What a great find with the curtains… and well done for making old curtains look sexy!