A new dress

This fabric (repro print quilting cotton) has been sitting around in my stash for a while now, originally earmarked for a 1930s style dress. However, at some point it decided it didn't want to be a 1930s style dress. With all the hot weather we've been having lately, a mid-century inspired sundress seemed just the thing. This was a nice, quick project and it also made use of one of my early 1960s patterns. I used the bodice from the pattern, modified, of course, to get a deeper scoop on the neckline front and back and to add straps. I used pleated rectangle widths for the skirt, making sure to include really deep pockets. It's a lot shorter than an actual vintage dress because I found that the bodice hitting at the natural waist makes me look really, really stumpy and the shorter skirt balances this out. (Next time, it'll be a drop-waist.) I made a mock-up of it before sewing the real thing, and so the fit is great. Unfortunately, I was lazy, so the pics are just on the dress dummy. You'll just have to take my word for it that it fits well. Also, the zipper went in perfectly the very first time! :)



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My sweater is coming along, but I forgot to take pictures of it. I've got the back done up to the armhole shaping. I'm also really enjoying (as always) seeing everyone's prep for Costume College. I can't wait to see the pictures from the weekend!