Hi, This is my first pot on here and also the first thing I have ever sewn! I’m 16 so I am quite proud of myself for doing this. I made a vintage 1930s-esque dress from a cotton fabric that I found at Joann fabrics. This was my first project and I dove right into it. It took me about four days in total and it didn’t get difficult until the very end. I started it at home but time was cut short and I had to return to boarding school so I decided to take the pieces with me. I finished it on my dorm parents sewing machine. I stuck to the pattern for everything except the zipper. I was very confused by the pattern for the zipper so I made an it exposed zipper (red to go with the red flowers of the fabric). Overall, I am in love with this dress and how it came out! It fits perfectly! I wore it to school one day this past week and got so many compliments on it and when everyone found out I had made it, they were shocked and in awe! I also wore it for Easter day and my grandmother was in love with it. I definitely plan on making more retro clothing particular from the 20s 30s and 40s.
Great job! What an ambitious first product. I love what you said about your grandmother, mine is exactly the same. She LOVES my vintage dresses and I get more compliments from her than anyone.
The fabric is so pretty! You did a great job, can’t wait to see future projects!
Congratulations on the first of many sewing projects in your future!
You did such a great job! It’s beautiful! Keep it up! You are obviously a very talented, smart young lady!
Beautiful dress! Such pretty fabric. Congratulations on your first sewing project! I hope you’re inspired to make many more in the future.
What an awesome dress! I began sewing my own clothes as a teen also, encouraged by my mother and grandmother, who lived with us in the winter months. Can’t wait to see your next project!
Lovely! Way to leap in and love the sewing experience. Keep up the good work.
Oh well done 🙂 I made my first dress when I was about your age- I still say handmade is best 😉
Great job, and congratulations on your first sewing project!