Hello all,
I whipped up this easy little number for Easter from Vintage Vogue 8789. The instructions were clear and the pattern was very simple to follow. I skipped the cumberbund because I didn’t want it to have too much of a homemade look.
The skirt is so incredibly full, I didn’t have a petticoat as large as I wanted so I call this a ‘baby poof’. I was pleased that it ended up looking like the illustration and fitting without much alteration.
Pincurls and all!
I used a basic cotton – you can’t really tell in this photo but the fabric has white polka dots as well. I raised the waistline about 3/4” and it suited me perfectly. This is the first time I’ve inserted a zipper into a side seam and it wasn’t nearly as difficult as I thought it would be. I hope to make a few different versions of this dress for summer vacation.
Happy sewing!
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itsalovelyday – who has written 1 posts on WeSewRetro.com.
I'm Cait, a beginner-ish sewist who loves and wears vintage and handmade clothes on a daily basis.
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Welcome aboard – so glad you’ve joined us
Have to say: I am madly in love with your clock!
Beautiful! I’m gonna have to try that pattern. It looks great on you!
FANTASTIC! Great dress!
Stunning – unfortunately I cannot get away with this colour but its looks great on you. PS – Like Katherine above, I am madly in love with your clock too!!
Looks fab…I’m rather tempted by the pattern now.
You look great. Just like you stepped out of an old movie. And I think it was a good thing to omit the cumberbund. The white gloves are a nice touch…I just wish I could see the shoes too
Looks lovely! makes me inspired to try that pattern.
Very pretty! What a nice result!
Very pretty!!! I like how you did your hair and the gloves
You look precious!
What a great dress….and your styling is fabulous
This is lovely- the shape, the fabric- wonderful choice!