My 1940 Sew for Victory Cotton Dress

I’ve just finished my first sewing challenge — Lucky Lucille’s “Sew for Victory” challenge!

Lucky me, I already had the pattern (Vintage Vogue 8811) and the fabric and the intention of making this dress for myself anyway.  I previously made this dress for a client and thought it would be cute to make for ME as well!

I used a peacock blue stretch cotton broadcloth and fully lined it.  I thought that a self fabric covered buckle would be a bit too monotonous for this dress and instead used this vintage buckle that I found at a sewing show in the Bay Area a few weeks ago.

I opted not to put the darts in the back and added a little fabric to the bodice so that I’d have more of a blouson effect.

I found this vintage buckle in my grandma’s button box.  It was used and probably from the 40s-50’s.  I opted not to make a thread loop for the back as I was lazy…..plus, I like ribbon better anyway. 🙂

I can’t wait to wear this dress and liven it up with some snazzy jewelry and some espadrilles!  I promise to have photos of myself in a dress the next time I post on here. 🙂