used my trusty Butterick B4443 bodice pattern and a simple rectangle skirt. I made the neck line smaller, added a cm to bodice length and added an external vintage metal zip to update it, I also made a belt and used a vintage belt buckle. I love this dress its lovely to wear. It is made from a heavy weight cotton used for curtaining but it works for the dress and it only cost me £2.50 for the pair of curtains, bargain. I have updated a pair of shoes to match
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Jul 27, 2013, 12.29 AMby jen .ss1
Really pretty dress and it looks great on you! The red zipper on the floral is a nice touch of whimsy.
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Jul 30, 2013, 11.42 AMby SENEBO
Thanks, sometimes its nice to be different isn’t it
Jul 31, 2013, 02.29 AMby jen .ss1
It certainly is!
Jul 26, 2013, 08.30 PMby Mary Athey
gorgeous dress, love the fabric and style x
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Jul 30, 2013, 11.44 AMby SENEBO
Thank you, it is nice fabric, why hang them on a rail when you can hang them on yourself
Jul 26, 2013, 06.57 PMby romps
You are beautiful in this dress. You styled it perfectly in the photos. Also your choice of fabric gives the timeless style a truly retro punch. I love it. This is the kind of project I aspire to, thanks for sharing.
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Jul 30, 2013, 11.46 AMby SENEBO
Thank you, a lady needs a bit of style now and again, lets bring back the glamour and style of the past.
Jul 26, 2013, 01.55 PMby Oksana Starzhynska
Wonderful print and a wonderful pattern. The zipper on the right side gives a spicy note: brave finding:) You look nice.
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Jul 30, 2013, 11.47 AMby SENEBO
Thank you:), a red zip does give an outfit a pop