Dress for a nothing day, or ode to MTM
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When I first found this vintage 70s pattern, I knew I had to sew it up. And apparently when I first saw this fabric, I knew I’d use it…years later. But in my quest for stash-busting (re: consuming less fabric by using up what I have, and setting myself up for a future of more thoughtful textile purchases), I only thought these two would be an okay pair.
I was afraid the print was too girly, but I like how the keyhole gives the pretty flowers a bit of an edge. There was a lot of tweaking to be done on this one-size pattern, blogged here, but I marked up the tissue because I’d love to turn this into a little black dress, something my wardrobe is missing.
I took my time underlining the cotton with China silk, so I won’t need a slip, and also added in what I think is a crucial step of understitching the facings. Most of this was sewn on my new vintage straight stitch machine, until she started acting up ;)
Off to watch some Mary Tyler Moore…
Material Notes
Cotton pique, China silk, silk thread, hand-picked zipper, Simplicity 5564
Jul 15, 2011, 05.46 PMby mje2009
Such beautiful pictures. I don"t think the print is too girly and you"re right the keyhole does make it look edgy. Nice work!
Jul 15, 2011, 11.36 AMby vasea
a very nice dress
Jul 15, 2011, 12.42 AMby merbecky
This is really beautiful, great job! From a former Somerville girl.
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Jul 15, 2011, 02.56 PMby threadsquare
Thanks! If you’re free on wed nights at 6, come to Grey’s Fabrics for the BS meetup!
Jul 14, 2011, 08.31 PMby threadsquare
Thanks, all you lovely burdastylers :D All your input is making me feel much better donning such a flowery dress.
Jul 14, 2011, 08.01 PMby LimeSoda
Very-well constructed. And what a choice print! This looks lovely on you as well…I’m assuming this pic is you ;-0
Jul 14, 2011, 01.57 PMby secondbedroom
Pretty!
Jul 14, 2011, 08.30 AMby Anne Wagenhauser
gorgeous! I love the combination.
Jul 14, 2011, 07.50 AMby virginia Argumosa de poo
great fabric, pattern too!
Jul 14, 2011, 07.32 AMby cathysews
really beautiful dress…perfect fit.
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Jul 14, 2011, 08.24 PMby threadsquare
thank you :) wow, you’re quite prolific, with 55 projects…awesome!
Jul 14, 2011, 03.42 AMby gillthecat
yes indeed lovely all levels wonderfull pattern and fabric choice and nice photos well done you
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Jul 14, 2011, 08.26 PMby threadsquare
so sweet :) and speaking of prolific…yowzers! you’re sewing up a storm down under.
Jul 14, 2011, 03.18 AMby turtlegirl00
It is a great dress in flowers and will be great in black too! the fit is perfect—excellent job!
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Jul 14, 2011, 08.28 PMby threadsquare
thanks, turtlegirl :)
Jul 14, 2011, 01.26 AMby micbrown
Love it. Would be great in black too.
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Jul 14, 2011, 01.31 AMby threadsquare
Thanks! I’m hoping a black version is in my near future :)
Jul 13, 2011, 10.17 PMby fashionfreek
Its nice. It suits you..well if that is you. I love the print.:-)
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Jul 14, 2011, 01.29 AMby threadsquare
Why thank you :D (and that is me)