The 50's Dress

Added Dec 20, 2010

by knitchic14

Buffalo, New Yor...

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Description

This is made from Butterick 4919, from their Retro line. I’ts a rather comfortable dress, easy to wear and forgiving. The bodice is a little large for my very narrow back, but it isn’t very noticeable. I love the skirt, it’s extremely swingy.
The pictures are pretty not-awesome, but in real life the dress is very pretty and very Marilyn.
I made it out of a Wal-Mart sheet, as I usually do.
The pattern was a pain in the neck, though – the bodice was so confusing. In the end I went with my instincts and it came out all right.
See more on my blog.

Material Notes

Wal-Mart sheet, cotton-poly blend

Difficulty

Intermediate

Categories

Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
For
Women
Garment Type
Dress
Style
Vintage
Material
Blends

7 Comments

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    Jun 27, 2011, 07.44 AMby mimi-a

    Oh my! I have seen other dresses made with this pattern and they don’t look nearly as beautiful as yours. Well done. :)

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    Dec 23, 2010, 12.54 AMby mmmenta

    I like it a lot too!! it suits you very well :-)

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    Dec 21, 2010, 05.02 PMby knitchic14

    Thanks! :D

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    Dec 21, 2010, 01.09 PMby miledo

    Very very very VERY ((= just love it !!!!

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    Dec 21, 2010, 03.39 AMby mumsew

    lovely!

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    Dec 21, 2010, 02.12 AMby elisabethdavis

    i love the ‘swing!’ great job!

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    Dec 21, 2010, 12.24 AMby analogue

    Very beautiful!

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