Why hello! I’ve been enjoying reading all your posts for a while, and thought it was time to write my first one.
I was lucky enough to be given a stash of vintage patterns recently. They are all too small, so my first task was learning how to grade up.
I chose the yellow dress from this Simplicity pattern for my first attempt. I left off the facings and neck bands (which need a plain fabric to do them justice, and lined the bodice instead.
The fabric is a black flowered cotton which I bought at a vintage fabric fair.
I am delighted with the result. It’s such a flattering and comfortable dress and I’ve had lots of compliments (always good!).
I love the back! I cut it a little wider and deeper than the pattern as this is a summer dress.
These pictures are taken on holiday in Corfu and there are more details on my blog.
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Dottie Doodle – who has written 1 posts on WeSewRetro.com.
I’m a designer – maker using sewing and quilting to make gifts which I sell online and at craft fairs. I love using vintage fabrics in my work, and have amassed a stash of dress making fabrics over the past couple of years which need to be used. So I started making clothes! Vintage patterns are a new passion.
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you look great in that dress
great work.
I love the pattern, and your version came out beautifully!
Ooh very nice job! That fabric is gorgeous! It looks like you did a great job in grading that up to fit you!
Absolutelly in love with this pattern you look so “vintage”!!
Big kisses from Barcelona