As a vertically challenged, stiletto wearing vintage clothing lover I have always struggled to find dresses and skirts to fit – and sent constant prayers of thanks to my long departed great-grandmother that she taught me to sew at a very young age.
One day whilst surfing Pinterest (hands up those also addicted?) I came across the ‘Haunted Housewife’ dress from Pinup Couture and fell instantly in love.
I set about finding a pattern that represented the true style of the era – I adored the decadent concept of a housecoat – I then discovered the wonderful ZipZapKap on Etsy. Simplicity 3068 Shawl Collar Dress from 1959 was exactly what I was looking for!
A brilliant emerald green cotton sateen with black satin piping was the perfect blend to give the vintage pattern a colorful edge and a French cuff on a 3/4 sleeve added a little personal touch.
Thank you Katherine, a beautiful pattern that was a joy to construct and make my own.
Oh Oh Oh… very much in love with this dress! Loving the black piping against the green 🙂
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!
Wow,i want one 🙂
Wow, I love it! So cool to see this made up…the piping is absolutely inspired 😀
Great Job it looks amazing.
Beautiful dress. I love everything about it. The colour is stunning.
F A B U L O U S ! Love, love, love it: fab color, fit, style, piping, etc! Great fabric choice, details and execution.
So fantastic! I just love the color and especially the piping!
This is so gorgeous! Great colours, and the piping and cuffs are lovely, I would love to wear this!
oh, so, so, so cute!
Lovely! Just adorable! I might have to make one just like this.
Beautiful dress! I love this style and have been longing for some too. I will definitely remember this pattern. I love the color you chose.
Brava, this is a stunner
Thank you all so much!
I am completely in love with this style and I know I will be using it again.
What a lovely welcome for my first outing on the blog.
My goodness this is TOTALLY awesome! You are very talented and I bet this dress looks stunning with your red hair. xx
Absolutely gorgeous!!!
Jealousy is a terrible thing but I am feeling it at the moment – beautiful work
I want it!!! It’s the pretiest dress I’ve seen in months!!
I really admire U..
Big kisses from Barcelona
Marta
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Green with envy 🙂 but i think i have that pattern in my stash 🙂 another one to addto the list.
Wow! This is absolutely gorgeous! I love it, and the piping just makes it rock more. Great job. 🙂
Stunning! I have that pattern in my stash too – now I feel inspired to make it up!
OOhh!!! what a beautiful dress!!!!!! the color, the piping! I have wanted that pattern during a long time!
Absolutely charming!
This is absolutely gorgeous! The details are perfect, and the cut looks fab!