Hi everyone, I wanted to share one of my recent (well, not too recent) makes with all of my fellow vintage sewing lovers. I’m calling this one the blue bow dress and I made it with one of my favorite vintage patterns: Simplicity 1207, from 1955 (see below).
The most challenging part about making this dress was definitely the piping on the yoke and sewing the area together properly- I think I ripped it out and started over about three times!
The fabric is a light blue chambray-type cotton which is really nice for a lightweight summer dress. I debated about lining it but ultimately opted not to. The bows are black grosgrain ribbon and I finished the edges off with some fray block.
I actually wore this dress for our engagement photos, which we took at Disneyland. Here’s my favorite one:
If you’d like to see more photos and info, here’s my post on my blog, Mint Green Sewing Machine.
-Melissa
Wow! This looks so darling! I’m really in love with it! Such a cute flattering dress too!!!
Thanks!
Love, love, love!!
Thank you!
Beautiful! We, too, got engaged at Disneyland, though in Paris in 2000.
It’s a wonderful memory.
I live two hours north of Disneyland and we have APs. Maybe I’ll see you there sometime!
I like the color/texture combinations! Beautiful job with the dress, and it suits you wonderfully.
I love the neck detailing, and you did a beautiful job on it!
Very pretty colors and nice sewing!