I made this dress from a rather large shift dress. It’s a self drafted bodice with retro styling paired with Gertie’s Pencil skirt from her book.
The fabric is satin backed crepe. It’s a lovely dress to wear and feels silky smooth.
Bodice detail
More details over on my blog – ragbagsandgladrags
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Claire Cooper – who has written 2 posts on WeSewRetro.com.
Artist, designer, teacher, all round crafty person. living in NE England with my hubby and 3 children.
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It’s very nice! It looks great on as well!
Wow, that is lovely!
What an amazing dress!! I love that the bodice is self drafted. Fantastic!! X
Oh wow that is gorgeous! Have you got a before pic?xx
Louise, I have a before photo on my blog but it’s very blurry.
very cute! i love your variation. the collar, trim and buttons make it very 60s!
Lovely, I like the clean lines and how the simplicity makes everything pop!
Thanks everyone for your comments, my daughter wants one like this now.
Nice job!