I have the most gorgeous fabric and I have a plan…all I need is a pattern.
Here is my fabric.
And here is my ideal design….
Looking for a vintage/retro inspired sweetheart neck bodice and a little matching bolero jacket.
Can anyone help me in locating a pattern? I can find dresses with that neck but no separate bodice. I’m going to make a circle skirt in complimentary colour (blue or pink) to go with it…or some crop jeans.
My last attempt at drafting a pattern ended in disaster…so I really need a pattern to follow.
Hope you can help!
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If you want, I suggest this pattern-
http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6206/102597467.11/0_ee413_96e10ddf_XXL.jpg
I’m sewing this blouse now.
This one is a sweetheart bodice – http://sewing.patternreview.com/patterns/8186
here are a few on sale now on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/50s-Vintage-Advance-6779-SLEEVELESS-PRINCESS-DRESS-BOLERO-Pattern-B34-16-/190665851628?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c649202ec#ht_5204wt_951
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-Advance-Pattern-Dress-and-Bolero-/220918618737?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item336fc69a71#ht_500wt_966
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-50s-S1062-Tab-Button-Trim-Dress-Bolero-Pattern-34-/260988093067?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cc41a428b#ht_500wt_966
Another thing might be to just crop a dress pattern. If you’ve found a dress pattern that has the exact neckline you want it might be the easiest option for you.
Hope you find what you need!
Now that’s a lovely retro idea.
Thanks.
Thanks for all the replies. I shall have to check out some dress patterns now. I wish I felt more confident about drafting my own pattern.
Would it be tricky to adjust a bodice with a straight front into a sweetheart?
Just a case of redrawing the neckline on the pattern front to be one half of a sweetheart shape, so easy
Now you have found your pattern, try overlaying the sweetheart neckline over the scoop neck vest piece and seeing how you could redraw that neckline.
I’ve found a pattern…or near enough Simplicity 4990
http://www.simplicity.com/p-3533-missesmiss-petite-evening-wear.aspx
I’ll make the straps thick enough and use the sweetheart neck front.
The skirt pattern is quite handy too.