This is my finished Sew for Victory dress which I’m SSOO pleased with!
The pattern I used was Du Barry 5384 from 1942, which was an absolute pleasure to sew. For fabric I used a charcoal grey lawn-like polka dot and underlined the whole dress with white silk cotton. The only changes I made were to shorten the hem by about two inches and to replace the side zip with a long, central back zip (I hate side zips, it’s just a personal gripe of mine!).
Not much more to add except I love, love, love it! More photos and construction details can be found on my blog: Handmade Jane. x
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Handmade Jane – who has written 13 posts on WeSewRetro.com.
I've been sewing for two years and am now at the stage where I make most of my own clothes. I love vintage style, vintage fabric and, most importantly, vintage sewing patterns! I'm influenced by most styles from the late 1930's to the early 1960's but if I had to choose the decade that most captures my imagination, it would have to be the 1940's. Looking forward to sharing more of my finished garments with you. x
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A lovely pattern and the color is great on you. I really like the 40′s style too. Congrats to an excellent dress!
Terrific! The color is amazing on you. Thanks for reminding us of how great grey can be.
I can see why this is your husband’s favorite make! It’s lovely and it suits you very nicely. I really like your fabric choice. I say, wear as much grey as you like.
Agree. Looks great. Perfect choice in material, grey with white polka dot, for this pattern. The length is perfect for you. Your brooch is a nice touch.
I agree the fabric choice is perfect, lovely dress.
I love it!!!!
This is so lovely, well done. I would wear this in a heartbeat.
The dress looks really nice on you! Great choice!