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This dress was made from a vintage pattern (McCalls 3803) that I found at a thrift store for 25¢. I really love the utilitarian style, so I decided to make it up in a lightweight, striped denim that I bought (and had earmarked for another project, but that’s okay! lol). I changed the collar by following Jenny’s tutorial for making a Peter Pan collar pattern (http://wiksten-made.typepad.com/photos/peter_pan_collar_tutorial/jennygordy_2.html), as I wanted something more “storybookish” than ‘70s. I also redid the pockets (the final pockets were my third “draft”! lol), since I didn’t like the shape and placement of the originals. I really like how it turned out! Definitely a multi-season garment that I can wear through the spring!
Material Notes
lightweight, striped denim
Difficulty
Novice
Categories
Credits
vintage mccalls 3808
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Jul 21, 2008, 10.29 AMby carottesauvage
I really love it!
May 18, 2008, 07.25 AMby stephaniemorgan
wow, what a beautiful garment!
May 5, 2008, 06.09 PMby littleladyluxe
I have this pattern! My mum made it for herself years ago. You’ve inspired me :) Gorgeous creation!
Mar 5, 2008, 02.46 AMby emptyorchestra
your stuff is really good. slightly in awe.
Mar 4, 2008, 02.56 PMby keelysews
This is a great creation!! I love the oversized pockets and the collar, I too will be hunting down this pattern:)
Mar 4, 2008, 02.00 AMby lauriana
Wow! I love everything about it! I want to make one too…
Mar 3, 2008, 02.08 AMby lybu
Another great dress and perfect look. I love it.
Mar 2, 2008, 05.56 AMby petchy
That is so cool!! you did a great job!! i have to see if i have a similar pattern, i collect vintage patterns so i might have one :)
Mar 2, 2008, 01.23 AMby emilykate
This is so great! The peter-pan collar is perfect. You make me wanna go try and find this vintage pattern now!
Mar 1, 2008, 07.01 PMby wendyxo
This is fabulous. Very inspiring.
Mar 1, 2008, 04.54 PMby ilovesondrelerche
I love the coat! It’s great!
Mar 1, 2008, 02.14 PMby picky
That´s a great coat! And I also like how you have arranged your jewellery. Is it a picture frame? Very nice!
Mar 1, 2008, 03.34 AMby fashion1
yeah, really stylish! looks great on you!
Mar 1, 2008, 12.16 AMby justelaite
very stylish:)
Feb 29, 2008, 07.58 PMby nikkishell
So inspiring! And i love Wiksten Made too.
Feb 29, 2008, 07.21 PMby sweetpadee
This is sooo cute! And it’s kind of funny, when I saw the first picture I thought to myself, “This looks like something from Wiksten Made.” It’s very chic and adorable!
Feb 29, 2008, 06.22 PMby oonaballoona
wow, awesome— i gotta find this pattern.
Feb 29, 2008, 12.04 PMby queenb
Stunning! And I just love the color on your walls too :)
Feb 29, 2008, 12.00 PMby jj1
I like shirtdress too, your creation came out great.
Feb 29, 2008, 11.47 AMby franfaircloth
I love this dress too!!! Please post more creations. They are are so inspiring. I really want to hunt down that pattern now.
Feb 29, 2008, 11.37 AMby britnlind
Adorable. Vintage patterns are so much fun to play with.
Feb 29, 2008, 11.28 AMby sewlikecarolyn
very chic and versatile. great job, I love vintage patterns!
Feb 29, 2008, 11.25 AMby katiec
so cute! i really like your collar change, suits it perfectly!
Feb 29, 2008, 11.18 AMby peaudane
I love it! I think Burdastyle should make a pattern like that. So versatile!