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I loved this pattern as soon as I saw it – but maybe I watch too much Mad Men! It is Butterick 4702 from 1968. It was the white version on the pattern I fell for – the yellow version looks kind of like Lego, don’t you think?!
Made up in a very fine wool (not the easiest to work with – serges like a dream but isn’t keen on the sewing machine so the zip went in on attempt number 2!). The wool is a fabulous brick red colour and hard to photograph (apologies for the quality). UPDATE – grabbed a new photo today which shows the colour much better.
I found the buttons on eBay – original 60s and nice and big – whoop!
The hem is turned with lace – a necessity due to the fabric being so fine.
More details etc on my blog http://terribletoiles.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/mod-mad-megan.html
Material Notes
Fine wool
Lining
Vintage Buttons
Invisible Zip
Hem Lace
Difficulty
Novice
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Sep 23, 2012, 11.10 AMby janene
Oh this is amazing. Love the design feature and those buttons… perfect!
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Sep 23, 2012, 12.24 PMby Debbie Allingham
Thanks Janene! :) Those lovely buttons are from Betty’s Buttons on eBay – and she sends them on a gorgeous vintage style card too! Well worth checking out her sales. (She’s a UK seller)
Sep 18, 2012, 07.42 PMby G-A-
Lovely dress, the fit is great on you.
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Sep 18, 2012, 08.37 PMby Debbie Allingham
Thanks for your kind comment :)
Sep 18, 2012, 09.45 AMby trploceanmoon
Lovely! you did a great job! and you can never watch too much MadMen! LOL! I can’t wait for the new season! ;-)
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Sep 18, 2012, 11.47 AMby Debbie Allingham
Thanks so much. And I agree about Mad Men! I don’t have Sky so I have to wait for the DVDs – I put them on while I sew – I think they inspire me, ha ha!
Sep 18, 2012, 06.44 AMby Mary Athey
oh now this is gorgeous the vintage patterns fab.x
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Sep 18, 2012, 11.48 AMby Debbie Allingham
Thank you Mary. The pattern is definitely a keeper! I love the design too.