Vintage 50's Prom Dress

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I made this for prom, out of some discount fabrics from Joanns. It was my first sewing project, and I used bits and pieces from 3 different authentic vintage patterns to make it. I had a terrible time with the zipper, and ended up just buying a seperate petticoat rather than attaching anything. The middle cummerbund is separate from the rest of the dress. I also made matching bowtie and cummerbund for the boyfriend, but I'll post those in a different post.

Materials

4 yards fabric, one invisible zipper.

Credits

Old patterns found in a box.

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camilaustral Ï Posted 9 July 2008 at 9:12 PM
yeah, i'm from Chile...

hey i saw you on craftster! and i loved the dress then, and i love it now too :)
Polychromatin Ï Posted 10 July 2008 at 12:14 AM
altering and repairing

Great dress! Suits you perfect and the fabric is very nice!
Milkyway Ï Posted 10 July 2008 at 1:19 AM

I love your dress, very well finished for beeing your first project!!! I love the fabric and look stunning
dinkley101 Ï Posted 10 July 2008 at 7:56 AM
sewing with a vintage pattern

Great dress, really suits you, the color is very nice, how did you find sewing with vintage patterns?, as i've a hugh stash, but haven't used any yet.
CarlaTV Ï Posted 10 July 2008 at 8:34 AM
3 day weekend coming up!

Very retro dress. Great work, especialy since it's your first project!
MrsBowles Ï Posted 10 July 2008 at 9:05 AM
savoring the last days of summer

Your first project! Wow...aren't you cleaver? And adorable. Looks like you had a great prom :-)
elmpixie Ï Posted 10 July 2008 at 9:43 AM
Getting ready for a dorm room

Thanks all!

And as to vintage patterns, I had a TERRIBLE time with them.... none of the sizes were right, and they had pieces missing and such, but the result is worth it 100%!