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This is from a 1950s pattern I just got from Etsy. Absolutely gorgeous dress pattern but an absolute pain in the arse to make. I had to completely redraft the boddice to fit a normal woman without a pointy bra. Aside from that I am very happy! Oh so pleased to have been able to use my new dress form to readjust the bust because I’d have gone crazy doing it myself!
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Vintage fabric… I am thinking brushed cotton but the looks of it… although it potentially has viscose in it because it has a tiiinny bit more give.
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Apr 13, 2012, 08.30 AMby laracrj
I think this is the most beautiful dress I have seen on the whole of Burda!!
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Apr 13, 2012, 08.36 AMby missymellie
thank you! what a compliment!
Dec 15, 2010, 01.04 AMby loversandhaters
great fit! that fabric is amazing, too.
Nov 30, 2010, 12.05 PMby missymellie
thank you all so much for the lovely comments!! i really should work on getting myself some better photos!
Nov 26, 2010, 10.16 PMby ginasophia
beautiful!
Nov 26, 2010, 03.53 PMby 5294sandras
Graceful and fun – well fitted – good job!!
Nov 17, 2010, 08.26 PMby lkeogan
Gorgeous!
Nov 17, 2010, 08.11 AMby tamaracameron
oOo i love it! perfect colour for u!
Nov 16, 2010, 11.15 PMby olystyrene
What a gorgeous dress! Love that fabric – the perfect colour for your hair too!
Nov 16, 2010, 08.56 PMby michelle ><><><
BEAUTIFUL! <><
Nov 16, 2010, 07.52 PMby frkbustad
As for being an arse to make, this is gorgeous! The fit looks extremely good, and the fabric is great for this vintage cut!
Nov 16, 2010, 07.34 PMby tashmopolitan
lovely fit…great shoes.
Nov 16, 2010, 06.01 PMby morphomixstress
You know you’re awesome right?
Nov 16, 2010, 05.35 PMby sunnilj9
Its unbelievable! The fit is just so slick and you look so fabulous in this style. The fabric is stunning as well! Beautiful work.
Nov 16, 2010, 05.34 PMby Maria Alejandra Curbelo Cal
Great job…Love it!
Nov 16, 2010, 03.22 PMby kokuryu
Amazing! Great job!
Nov 16, 2010, 03.17 PMby amibambini
Awesome! Beautiful fabric too.
Nov 16, 2010, 03.14 PMby apfelbluete
h my God! I have no words. It is absolutely beautiful. The dress has a perfect fit you’ve done wonderfully. The waistline sits exactly where it should be-perfect!
Nov 16, 2010, 03.02 PMby Tang Wetchapan
This is an absolutely beautiful!!! <3 the prints :D
Nov 16, 2010, 02.22 PMby nadia42
Wow it looks great!!! Nice work :):)
Nov 16, 2010, 01.52 PMby gillthecat
are you scottish ?? love the dress fabric such lovely colour well done you
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Nov 30, 2010, 12.07 PMby missymellie
hello! I have scottish heritage (and the hair and surname to prove it) but that is a long way back in the family line!
thank you for your comment! :)
Nov 16, 2010, 01.32 PMby sing0202
Absolutely stunning!