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Magnificent Obsession Cocktail Dress
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I made this cocktail dress ensemble from Simplicity 4227, a vintage pattern from 1953. It combines a one-piece dress with shaped neckline and kimono sleeves, with a matching bolero jacket. Lots of fun to make. It reminded me of the sort of dress Jane Wyman wore in the Fifties Douglas Sirk melodramas like “Magnificent Obsession” — especially with cats-eye sunglasses! (Of course, Jane’s character was blind behind hers…)
More pics on my blog, Male Pattern Boldness:
http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/2011/04/cathys-models-deborah-kerr-dress.html
Material Notes
I used a polyester shantung I found locally in the Garment District for $2/yd. It was surprisingly easy to work with and didn't fray too badly. Pressed well too!
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Feb 7, 2012, 09.46 AMby buddingnaturalist
Cathy is the most elegant chick on this website. Methinks she deserves a chauffered Rolls to save her from having to walk amongst the commoners.
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Feb 7, 2012, 01.08 PMby Peter Lappin
Thanks!
May 27, 2011, 11.23 AMby urbandon
Totally styling. Love it!
Apr 11, 2011, 10.00 PMby flowergirl22
fanatical fabrication tastic,, stuning dress,, dont worry dont bother look it upp in dictionary,,
you sure you not have a twin sister?
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Apr 13, 2011, 11.14 AMby Peter Lappin
Not a twin sister, and “identical” cousin. ;)
Apr 7, 2011, 11.50 PMby gillthecat
that cousin of yours looks bit work shy,, does she have staff ? cant see her cleaning the oven out,,always just tickity boo,
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Apr 8, 2011, 01.17 AMby Peter Lappin
LOL!
Apr 7, 2011, 06.29 PMby flosiepoos
Another triumph! You can see you had fun making it, the dress oozes cheer and style. And so do you!
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Apr 7, 2011, 09.09 PMby Peter Lappin
Thank you!
Apr 7, 2011, 07.11 AMby zaarissima
wow – so beautiful! Especially I love the little bolero jacket – which is now marked on my to-sew-list!!!
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Apr 7, 2011, 11.03 AMby Peter Lappin
Thanks — I love that jacket too!
Apr 7, 2011, 02.34 AMby erica-penton
Gorgeous!
Apr 7, 2011, 01.23 AMby Testosterone
That no-nonsense coiffure, the sensible ankle strap for sure footed posing, and those gloved hands smartly on her hips lets a world in disarray know that there isn’t anything this gal can’t handle.
The dress is quite fetching, beautifully constructed, and all for the price of a sow’s ear!
Lane/Lappin in 2012!
Apr 7, 2011, 01.13 AMby detta
oh my, i’m quite breathless! this is completely stunning, and i’m dead jealous.
Apr 7, 2011, 12.46 AMby mollykatherine
Great job as always! x
Apr 7, 2011, 12.00 AMby Peter Lappin
Thanks for the kind words, everyone!
Apr 6, 2011, 09.41 PMby boppygreen
Absolutely love your work. I’ve been envying it for about a year now. Your dresses from the glamorous days of Hollywood are fabulous!! And you always choose such beautiful fabrics.
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Apr 7, 2011, 12.00 AMby Peter Lappin
I’m lucky to have the Garment District so close — I enjoy hunting for fabrics that have a vintage-y feel.
Apr 6, 2011, 08.07 PMby twolter
Love this!
Apr 6, 2011, 07.31 PMby fairytale-thirteen
Love your pix – your a fox x
Apr 6, 2011, 06.29 PMby saylavie
That is stunning! Love the matching bolero!
Apr 6, 2011, 04.23 PMby zilredloh
Ooo! Lovely. I love the fabric you chose and the matching belt is perfection.
I gasped when I saw the pattern, because I think I have the same one in my stash. What wonderful inspiration for me to make mine.
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Apr 7, 2011, 12.00 AMby Peter Lappin
Go for it — it’s fun!
Apr 6, 2011, 04.22 PMby dottty
Wow thats a fantastic frock and what a bargin too jj:)x
Apr 6, 2011, 04.08 PMby Ralf Schmitz
one word: FANTASTIC!!!
Apr 6, 2011, 04.00 PMby darkhorse
Absolutely stunning! :)
Apr 6, 2011, 03.41 PMby lazylinchen
Wow, Cathy looks impeccable!
Apr 6, 2011, 03.12 PMby leahfranqui
This is amazing. You look fantastic!