50s Inspired Sabrina Cape Dress

Added Aug 11, 2010

by embaby

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Description

This outfit was inspired by a blog posted by the Selfish Seamstress.

I loved the idea of a cape dress whereby the cape is attached using the buttons on the dress. As I already have a cape pattern, I didn’t want to buy another. Instead, I used a dress pattern from burdastyle and a vintage cape pattern, made modifications for both to recreate the look.

Material Notes

Ikea cotton fabric, buttons, poly lining

Difficulty

Novice

Categories

Season
Summer, Fall
For
Women
Garment Type
Dress
Style
Classic
Material
Cotton

Credits

Selfish Seamstress Blog

http://selfishseamstress.wordpress.com/2010/07/13/hot-trends-of-1957-the-short-cape/

11 Comments

  • Shirley_cover_large

    Jan 30, 2011, 03.27 PMby anniekmcn

    THis is an absolutely fabulous dress! I am download ing the dress pattern right now because you’ve inspired me – such a classic and very flattering style! Amazing work!

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    Aug 24, 2010, 09.58 PMby fabricitis

    Great outfit! I would like to try and make one.

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    Aug 24, 2010, 06.51 PMby silvermink

    I realy love the look! What an outfit!

  • Burda5_large

    Aug 11, 2010, 06.48 PMby fairyprincess

    brilliant!

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      Aug 12, 2010, 12.22 AMby embaby

      Thank you fairyprincess!

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    Aug 11, 2010, 01.51 PMby puffling

    Very chic styling. I think the choice of fabric, the length, cape(let) etc. makes it look very crisp and lady-like, but in a sexy-librarian kind of way ;)

    I think I may try to copy it if I can find the same fabric. Hope you will take it as “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery” rather than “Hey, that woman stole my idea!”

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      Aug 12, 2010, 12.21 AMby embaby

      Thank you Puffling! Hahaha…no problem, I’m more than happy to see more versions of it. I didn’t come up with the idea though, it was an idea from a vintage sewing pattern…genius isn’t it?

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    Aug 11, 2010, 12.25 PMby strawberrypancakesbykim

    Adorable! I love it so much.

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      Aug 12, 2010, 12.20 AMby embaby

      Thank you stawberrypancakesbykim! such a cute name you chose :) i heart pancakes!

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    Aug 11, 2010, 12.11 PMby nookie

    absolutely love it

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      Aug 12, 2010, 12.19 AMby embaby

      Thank you Nookie!

  • Anna_large

    Aug 11, 2010, 10.12 AMby in-stockholm

    Fabulous!

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      Aug 11, 2010, 11.24 AMby embaby

      Thank you :)

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    Aug 11, 2010, 07.11 AMby lclausewitz

    The way those pleats open is JUST RIGHT. The cape is a nice addition too, in a pretty-but-understated way.

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      Aug 11, 2010, 11.23 AMby embaby

      Thank you! This is my first experience with box pleats and I enjoyed the learning experience.

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    Aug 11, 2010, 03.27 AMby nessys

    You’ve done a lovely job of this. I too like the idea of the cape being attached using the buttons of the dress. Just beautiful Honey, perfect plaid matching too – which is always a winner!

    I think you’ve way underestimated yourself – that plaid matching is in no way “novice”!!!

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      Aug 11, 2010, 11.22 AMby embaby

      Thank you! You made my day :) I did spend quite a while to match the plaid. Am glad with the results :)

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    Aug 11, 2010, 03.22 AMby angelical

    simply stunning! and even the cape plaids matches the ones on the dress!

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      Aug 11, 2010, 11.21 AMby embaby

      Thank you!

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