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1957: My Fifties Fair Outfit (Part 1)
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I used a polished stretch cotton that I found at the Remnants Warehouse for $4 dollars a metre. It was delightful soft and so so easy to work with. However, I wanted the bodice to be very fitted and structured, so to achieve that 50’s “nipped” waist look I lined it in a thick red cotton drill, which more than does the job. I’m not going to lie, the waist is tight, but all in the name of fashion right?
I have made this dress a few times already before, So I know the pattern like the back of my hand. Its Retro Butterick B4792, with a basic boat neck bodice front. It’s such a simple shape, so it’s really easy to wear and manages to get me through all the seasons.
Instead of gathering the skirt onto the bodice as I have in the past, I used small pleats; the centre front pleat being inverted to “conveniently” hide my mismatched check.
I am very happy with the finish of this dress. I used all french seams and for the first time I used a sink stitch along the seam where the bodice and skirt meet. Its barely noticeable! and leaves the lining looking to clean and neat.
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Material Notes
Polished stretch cotton
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Sep 13, 2011, 05.30 AMby freakusbzzz
very stylish MK x
Sep 12, 2011, 08.52 PMby tungufoss
Beautiful! La-la-love it! :)
Sep 12, 2011, 01.00 PMby aluckmann
I seriously love this dress, and it looks so great paired with the red accessories. Great work :)
Sep 12, 2011, 08.13 AMby Eiaeh
This is great! The colours work really well.
Sep 12, 2011, 07.57 AMby Denim Skirts Etc
Pretty dress and fabric. Looks great with the gloves.
Sep 12, 2011, 06.02 AMby tirrs
absolute lovely!