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Description
I used Butterick #4393 (a 1970s Jane Tise “Young Designer” pattern) to make this dress which has front and back yokes, a casual, flared silhouette and 3/4 length puffy sleeves. I was really lucky to find the vintage “floral brushstrokes” print cotton fabric at a local thrift for a mere $2.00 a yard! Although it has a very loose and unstructured fit, this was quite complicated to make due to the self-lined yokes, puffy sleeves (TONS of gathering involved), side seam pockets and topstitching. The construction definitely put many of my sewing skills to good use!
Material Notes
I used grey cotton shirting for the yokes, collar, front tab and cuffs. The sleeves and body are made from lovely vintage 1960s “floral brushstrokes” print cotton that I at a local thrift store for a mere $2.00!
Difficulty
Intermediate
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May 30, 2011, 02.11 AMby wendybirde
I’m really disappointed now that I passed up this pattern awhile ago. Of course, you rock every 1970s pattern you make, whether or not it would look good on me!
Mar 4, 2011, 10.35 AMby baroness
just had a closer look and just have to add… BEAUTIFUL stitching!!!
Mar 4, 2011, 10.21 AMby baroness
i love this. not many people can pull this silhouette off, but you do!
Feb 8, 2011, 10.30 PMby saylavie
i dig that pattern! nice dress.
Jan 14, 2011, 12.35 AMby sewobsessed
I love love this dress. I would wear it all of the time. If I looked at that pattern I am not sure that I would see how cute it would turn out! Great job!
Jan 13, 2011, 11.48 PMby sewobsessed
I love love this dress. I would wear it all of the time. If I looked at that pattern I am not sure that I would see how cute it would turn out! Great job!
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Jan 14, 2011, 01.53 AMby missdandy
Thank you very much! :)
Jan 13, 2011, 11.01 PMby momof11
Nice! I’m wondering how that style would look belted….
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Jan 14, 2011, 01.52 AMby missdandy
Thanks! I’m considering making an Obi belt from the contrasting grey fabric so I can try that!
Jan 13, 2011, 07.53 PMby holasoylulu
so nice!!!!
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Jan 13, 2011, 09.31 PMby missdandy
Thank you!
Jan 13, 2011, 05.33 PMby niña blanca
Very nice job! I like it very much!
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Jan 13, 2011, 09.31 PMby missdandy
Thanks so much!
Jan 13, 2011, 05.16 PMby mynameisdavid
I looove this! So chic!
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Jan 13, 2011, 09.32 PMby missdandy
I appreciate your kind words – Thank you!
Jan 13, 2011, 02.11 PMby carottesauvage
Gorgeous! i love the collar construction, and the fabric match!
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Jan 13, 2011, 09.35 PMby missdandy
This means a lot coming from you – your clothing construction is always so lovely! Thank you very much!
Jan 14, 2011, 03.05 AMby carottesauvage
Good taste is the one thing-the most important one. Skill is the next step, which is not so complicated in the end, well that’s what I think?
Jan 14, 2011, 03.25 AMby missdandy
So true!
Jan 13, 2011, 01.22 PMby aggelicat .)
gorgeous and great work!!
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Jan 13, 2011, 09.34 PMby missdandy
Awwww – Thanks so much!
Jan 13, 2011, 02.51 AMby lunatepetal
lovely! loving the jean + floral combo!!
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Jan 13, 2011, 09.33 PMby missdandy
It’s always nice when two pieces of fabric that you’ve had stashed away forever finally meet up and end up making a great match! Thanks!
Jan 13, 2011, 01.27 AMby reneebies
You look so good in this!!
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Jan 13, 2011, 09.31 PMby missdandy
How nice – Thank you! :)