I loved this reproduction 1960s shirt dress pattern, and bought some cute bird and leaf fabric along with some royal blue for a contrasting collar. (Butterick 5747)
I thought some matching buttons would be cute. :) They're so easy to make.
The dress was too small to start with but after letting out the seams it fits OK. Not awesome, but OK. I'm really happy I went with a contrasting colour. I ditched the dickey (he he) cos that made the neckline too high and I already liked the shape of the neckline with the collar, so I bought a cheap singlet top to wear underneath which only shows a little. I wish the skirt wasn't so deceptively full in the drawing - otherwise I would have made it much fuller! I didn't realise until it was too late.
Dress - Made by me
Singlet - Kmart
Necklace - Diva
Crocket Bracelet - Made by me
Shoes - Yes Style
I just googled my pattern number and found some gorgeous dresses made from this pattern.
Love this red and white one.
The close ups in this apple fabric are gorgeous.
4 comments:
This dress is beautiful. Yes I hate it when the drawing on the pattern isn't quite up to realistic. You did an awesome job with the buttons. I love that you have chosen "vintage", you know where you are going. I have sewn all this week just to "get back into it" and soon hope to dive into my pile of old winter fabrics..... love AAJ
It looks amazing! I think the fit is perfect and the height of the neckline without the dickey is perfect.
Love the fabric you chose and the buttons are a perfect touch! Well done!
You are so cute!
Gosh I love your style.... and you sew yourself the most amazing dersses... just adorable.
Mardi xx
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