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Once upon a time, particularly when I was on maternity leave, I used to spend a fair chunk of time op/thrift shopping. We were skint, she slept better in the car, I had to get out of the house and it was a mighty fine way to break those groundhog-y days that made up life with a baby. And there was, of course, the thrill of the find. Back then, good op shop scores were a LOT easier to come by. These days, not so much. Or maybe I’ve just lost the patience to scour. Anyhoo, most of my pattern stash has accumulated over years and years and years of op shopping. This one’s a more recent score, copyright 1982, and apparently came from one Mrs Wood. Or maybe it was made for Mrs. Wood…?
Read more about this vintage 80’s dress pattern here
Material Notes
Viscose/Acetate Crepe Spot, thread, Invisible Zipper
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Feb 11, 2013, 11.26 PMby leeavent
I’m digging this. A lot. Beautiful fabric and cute shoes too!
Feb 11, 2013, 06.55 PMby alekat
wow that looks amazing. i always skip past the 80’s patterns when im in the thrift stores. maybe i shouldn’t be so quick to ignore them! Very well made and lovely fabric!
Feb 9, 2013, 12.24 PMby sleepy-dumpling
Absolutely love your dress!
Feb 9, 2013, 10.38 AMby janene
Gorgeous dress. Perfect fabric. Loving the whole style.
Feb 8, 2013, 01.44 PMby lilseamstress
Such an adorable dress! Good job!
Feb 8, 2013, 09.29 AMby peipe
Gorgeous! You look so good and I love the fabric and pattern!
Feb 8, 2013, 07.18 AMby Inga 888
beautiful dress, fits you very well :)
Feb 8, 2013, 06.53 AMby Mary Athey
Fab dress, love your fabric and.pattern x
Feb 8, 2013, 03.52 AMby rosemary decker
Really sharp!!
Feb 8, 2013, 03.44 AMby neveenkarnes
well done… you look great !!!
Feb 8, 2013, 02.08 AMby imogens
HAY I KNOW YOU!! You look stunning! And 80’s does 40’s is the best type of 80’s
Feb 8, 2013, 01.48 AMby 2bfabulous
I love your dress!