cotton dress

A Modern Pattern Modified For A 70′s Feel

by Inkdork

in 1970s,Dresses

First, some background. Four years ago, right after I got my sewing machine, but before I started really sewing, I attempted to make this dress, the one shown in blue. I did such a horribly sloppy job cutting it, the skirt was all I could save from the pattern. There were literally inches of fabric [...]

Tagged as: 1970s, B5350, Butterick, cotton dress, dress, modern

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Two Christmas Dresses

by hulagirl

in 1950s

Hi Everyone, Here are two dresses I made for Christmas, which I know is a little excessive but you can’t help what fabric you fall in love with.  Please forgive the dodgy victory rolls, it was a first attempt. I found this fabric way back in July or some such inappropriate season and thought it [...]

Tagged as: 50's dres, christmas dress, cotton dress, novelty print, printed dresses, self-drafted, shirtwaist

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