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Natty's Elizabeth Gathered-Waist Dress
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Late last year I got an email from the lovely Jamie Lau of BurdaStyle, who is one of the authors of the new BurdaStyle book, Sewing Vintage Modern. In her email she asked me if I would like to try out one of the patterns from the book. I happen to be a sucker for dresses, especially when they are styled with a 1950s aesthetic, so of course I asked to do the Elizabeth Gathered-Waist Dress.
Awhile back, my mom gave me a set of vintage bandanas that she found while thrifting. I have been meaning to use them in a sewing project ever since, and the simple bodice of this dress pattern seemed like the perfect opportunity. To incorporate the bandana, I started by rounding off the square neckline of the pattern. Once the pattern pieces were cut in the main fabric, I positioned the bandana to my liking and cut it to match the pattern. Last I basted the neckline and straight stitched along the edges.
After attaching the skirt to the bodice, I decided to add some pleats above the hem to make it a bit more interesting. I will admit that I wasn’t very precise with this part and just eyeballed it as I sewed. Surprisingly it didn’t turn into a disaster, and I’m super happy with the result!
I would definitely recommend this dress pattern. It is simple with a flattering fit, plus it is easy to alter and sew. I’m looking forward to trying some of the other variations for this pattern that are in the book, including the adorable Lillian Blouse.
Also on my blog! nattyjanesews.blogspot.com
Material Notes
Cotton chambray, invisible zipper, vintage bandana.
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Jan 22, 2013, 06.29 AMby Jamie Lau
Love the hem and neckline!
Jan 19, 2013, 12.46 AMby carottesauvage
one of the most compelling adaptations of the pattern!
Jan 18, 2013, 10.53 AMby kamala k
It looks very nice,good job.
Jan 18, 2013, 12.48 AMby EmmaDarwin
Lucky you.. Looks great :)
Jan 17, 2013, 08.10 PMby JEFare
well done :)
Jan 17, 2013, 02.36 PMby toupinette
just waouh!
Jan 16, 2013, 10.27 AMby olg
very inspiring! thanks and keep it up :)
Jan 16, 2013, 06.08 AMby mockingbird5
LOVE what you did with the bandana – genius! So going to copy that ;) Also love the pleats you added to the hem.. which got me thinking.. could be a fun way to hem a skirt or dress thats a bit too long!
Jan 13, 2013, 08.34 PMby nookie
everything about this dress is gorgeous and give me a great idea for using some scarves of my mothers.
Jan 13, 2013, 04.33 PMby pampula
I love the idea of using bandana in dress bodice and your dress looks so pretty and fun!
Jan 13, 2013, 02.23 AMby tilshmil
Very pretty! I love the way you used the bandana, genius! The hem is wonderful, subtle but great design. I would wear your dress proudly! Well done!
Jan 12, 2013, 05.25 PMby francini
Wow, great job :) love your ideas… and it all came out very very well :)
Jan 12, 2013, 10.50 AMby klasika
Great job! Like it very much! (:
Jan 12, 2013, 10.15 AMby gemmafloyd
I love the idea with using a bandana! I have a couple lying out there, which I think I might just use for a dress pattern! I love the color combination as well!
Jan 12, 2013, 09.21 AMby Mary Athey
You did a fab.job with this pattern. I love the added bandana!! It makes the dress so unique.x