Purple Hawaii Dress

Added May 8, 2011

by thefabledneedle

Los Angeles, Cal...

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Description

Late ’50s/Early ’60s dress made from vintage Advance pattern #9054. Fabric bought at a little shop on Oahu. I love the bold colors and print; they remind me of my grandma!

Please visit my blog, The Fabled Needle, for more info and photos. Thanks for looking!

Material Notes

cotton fabric, vintage buttons

Categories

Season
Spring, Summer
For
Women
Garment Type
Dress
Style
Beach, Casual, Vintage
Material
Cotton

7 Comments

  • Silver_strand_feb_2005_large

    May 12, 2011, 07.57 PMby neama

    Oh wow, what a dress! I adore the style – MUST find this pattern….. well done:)

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      May 16, 2011, 08.50 PMby thefabledneedle

      Thanks, Neama! Good luck with your pattern search! :)

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    May 9, 2011, 09.39 PMby peaches2218

    What an amazing pattern. I may have to find this one. Those button closures are soooo cute!

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      May 10, 2011, 06.17 AMby thefabledneedle

      Thank you! I sold this pattern a while ago. I swear, I saw a copy recently…was it eBay? Hmmm…

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    May 8, 2011, 06.25 PMby kalurah

    So beautiful, Jen!

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    May 8, 2011, 05.44 PMby mirjana80

    Beautiful dress!:)

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  • Mekidsmountain_large

    May 8, 2011, 02.59 PMby Lucha Suarez

    Well done, it came out so lovely!

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    May 8, 2011, 06.35 AMby violetta089

    A beautiful dress, and it fits you so well! Great fabric choice!

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    • Silhouette_profile_thumb

      May 8, 2011, 08.44 AMby thefabledneedle

      Thanks so much! The fabric was a lucky find!

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    May 8, 2011, 05.47 AMby Sofiagynther

    This is really sweet!

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