I am excited to share another dress with you …
I used a lovely weighty stretch satin, with the nicest leopard print I have seen in a long time. I think it is an early 60s pattern, but Vintage Pattern Wiki couldn’t help me – I would love to know the year…
The construction went smoothly, however the cape thingy and the facings were a little fiddly. I don’t usually use facings, I use self fabric bindings instead, because I think facings add unnecessary bulk.
I made this dress for a special occasion – I was very fortunate to be awarded a scholarship towards my study costs for this year…YAY!!!
I can now go on the fashion study tour this year, which is going to Barcelona, Paris, and London in September – to say I can’t wait is a MASSIVE understatement 
My very fave red patent leather shoes and (fake) belt look great with the fabric, just the right splash of colour.
I hope you are all having a lovely Easter…feel free to stop by my blog…
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parismegs – who has written 23 posts on WeSewRetro.com.
I live in Geelong, Victoria, Australia.
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Congrats on your scholarship! I’m a student too, and it’s nice to see people succeeding even though times are tough.
Love the fabric. Happy Easter.
A lovely dress – the red shoes and belt compliment the fabric wonderfully. I’m adding this pattern to my wishlist!