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The point of this post is that I finished a dress I’m quite proud of! I’ve been really inspired by the 1920’s lately, and there’s an event my husband and I are planning on going to next month so I needed a suitable outfit. First came the jacket, from a German pattern from 1930- I made it initially for the beach pajamas I just finished of the same linen. I had a little left over, so I thought I’d make a 20s dress for the event next month, but I didn’t have enough to do more than a skirt and some trim. I came across a pattern in my stash from 1928 that I’ve been wanting to make for a long time, and I think this worked perfectly! The yellow was made into the pleated skirt and bias strips for trim, and forms sort of a deco thunderbolt across the cut of the dress. The white linen was from Joann from their line last spring and summer, which I invested in when they were having a 60% off sale. I think the ones from this year are on sale right now, but I held myself back when we were last there! Enough babbling… here’s dress and jacket pictures!
reilly
June 17, 2009 at 8:26 pm (15 years ago)>Gorgeous! I was just at Jo Ann's the other day taking advantage of all that linen on sale. :]
Darla: Retro Ways
June 17, 2009 at 8:38 pm (15 years ago)>Simply stunning, you are such a master at sewing. Ohhh how I envy your skills. ♥
forrestina vintage
June 18, 2009 at 12:18 am (15 years ago)>Pretty style and colors. Ah, but I'm not a sewer so I admire those who do. ;)
casey
June 18, 2009 at 1:25 am (15 years ago)>You have every right to be immensely proud of this project! I love the detailing and preciseness of the design; you did such a fantastic job!
Meg
June 18, 2009 at 2:09 am (15 years ago)>Wow! This might be on my list of top 10 things you've made. Awesome!
Amanda
June 18, 2009 at 3:43 am (15 years ago)>I love this dress! Wonderful job and color choices. It's so summery and joyful.
AlohaAroha
June 18, 2009 at 6:49 am (15 years ago)>That is super cute! I think it looks even better with the two fabrics you picked then all in one print!
Trixie
June 18, 2009 at 4:54 pm (15 years ago)>Wow!!! This is spectacular! The details on your clothing are amazing!
Elizabeth
June 20, 2009 at 5:48 am (15 years ago)>JEALOUS! It looks wonderful!
theyearoflivingthriftily
June 21, 2009 at 5:11 am (15 years ago)>Aw, I love that dress. What an accomplishment!! The necktie thingy just makes me grin.
Avalon76
December 4, 2009 at 9:29 pm (15 years ago)>That is beautiful! What a great job you did! *applauds*
Chole
January 1, 2010 at 11:22 pm (15 years ago)>Thank you a million times over. I just knew you'd have the perfect inspiration to get me thinking about a new dress for our upcoming Bootleggers Ball. You rule!Chole