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Using 6723 New Look Pattern. I brought the hem up quite a bit, partly because I’m 5’4, but partly to keep it a little more modern. I made the bag too, but used the dress material as the lining, and a different material for the outside. Plus, added a pin from my grandmother’s jewelry stash.
Photo credit: Adam Greenberg, Philadelphia
Material Notes
Brocade polyester in a blue/teal. Some kind of black stretch for the lining. Rhinestone buckle. $1 bin shiny material for the bag – sorry, I don’t know my fabrics very well!
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Novice
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Jan 29, 2012, 12.40 PMby chula123
georgeous dress. Absolutely love the material and the colour is soooo nice ! Great idea with the buckle, gives it a nice touch !
Jan 29, 2012, 10.21 AMby janene
Oh I love this one too. I’m the same height as you and I am always battling whether to keep a vintage length or not. But I agree with shortening to put a modern twist and it looks fabulous on you.:-)
Jan 28, 2012, 11.40 PMby jennyrecorder
So cute, teal is my favourite colour and the dress looks lovely on you :)
Jan 28, 2012, 11.22 PMby schnui
This is a very pretty dress and the fabric is gorgeous. The diamante buckle is so lovely and really finishes your dress.
Jan 28, 2012, 11.00 PMby patti-r
Oh that is a pretty dress it looks lovely on you, you did a great job!!!
Jan 28, 2012, 10.36 PMby joolee
Thanks! Yes, it’s the color that drew me to the fabric. Ok, I just finished switching out the photos…I didn’t realize you needed landscape views only! Luckily we took about a bazillion pictures. Some are quite cheeky…
Jan 28, 2012, 10.34 PMby janul
gorgeous! I love the color.