Hello again! Melissa here. Today I’m sharing a dress I actually made last summer. I was inspired by a dress from the cover of a 1950′s detective novel I came across. I loved it so much I decided to re-create it for myself. Here’s the inspiration: The dress is made from a cotton broadcloth with [...]
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If it’s early May, there are two things those around me can count on: 1. I’ve tormented them for the last month with a countdown to my birthday (39 this year) and… 2. The Vancouver International Burlesque Festival (8 this year) is going on. I love Vancouver’s burlesque scene. There are some AMAZING, creative, sassy [...]
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Simplicity 3673 is a pattern I picked up because of its retro styling. I loved the idea of a jumper, but decided to just wear it as a dress once I finished it. This was one of the easiest patterns I have ever sewn, and I am beyond pleased with how it turned out- it [...]
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I call it the shirt dress with a difference, because, well, its a little bit different! Here’s the original from 1953: And here’s my slightly modified version: My version uses a stretch cotton sateen to get a nice fit – and a self drafted circle skirt. I have a strong feeling the pleated wiggle skirt [...]
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Hello, there! Spring has finally arrived in Chicago, and in the knick of time! I made this outfit to commemorate the first day of my very first Me-Made-May. This outfit hits on three decades. The blouse pattern comes from the 50′s, the blouse fabric is from the 60′s, and the skirt pattern is from the [...]
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I had dreamed of a perfect sailor top for years and finally made one from the very charming Butterick 7444 last week. I chose a dark grey cotton for the main parts and a lighter grey for the detachable collar and also used three very cute (and purely decorative) metal buttons. I am absolutely delighted about [...]
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This dress was a challenge as I needed to stay true to me but also be somewhat risque. Therefore the completely lined bodice and unlined skirt. Some changes were made as I had to modify parts to put all the pieces together. I wish I had made the hostess apron but it was my grandmother’s [...]
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Invited for the chairman of the board’s dinner. Had about 3 weeks to find a dress. Decided to go retro. Loved my dress. Almost everyone else was wearing formal black but I loved my print and the dress. Amazing to dance in.
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This is my first time actually sewing a vintage pattern and my first time posting! I started this skirt in the summer before college started up, but I got sidetracked by my 1000-miles-away-from-home school. But I finally finished it, and lookee here, it fits Julia’s Mad Men Challenge! I used a 1957 Simplicity pattern in [...]
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I’m really enjoying everyone’s Sew for Victory projects! I’ve never joined a sew along like that, but it sounds cool, I’m keeping my eye out for 40s patterns. It’s been a long time since I’ve shared my sewing, as usual, no photos, and I’m also working on two dresses for the World of Wearable Art [...]
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