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Back in February when I held The First Ever Sew Weekly Swap/Meet (perhaps it’s time to put on another one?), I just HAD TO HAVE this DuBarry pattern brought to the swap by Shannon. I love patterns from the late 1930s/early 1940s because the styles are not only really feminine, but are also totally wearable by today’s standards. I put my claws out at the swap and made sure this pattern went home with me. The things I do for sewing.
I pretty much knew that I wanted to use this pattern the moment this challenge went on our calendar. While I was certain about the pattern, I wasn’t quite sure about the fabric I wanted to use. As I wrote in this post, I’m not a big fan of black & white. That meant I didn’t really have much fabric to choose from in my stash. I headed to JoAnn’s and found a cute print in the quilting cotton section. Additionally, I bought some black & white polka dotted fabric for the bolero.
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Jun 15, 2011, 02.37 PMby rachelnyc
So perfect, I love!
Jun 15, 2011, 04.52 AMby zaarissima
pity that you are not a fan of black and white because this ensemble awarded to you! you really looks like a model from a 40s-fashion-magazine! great work!
Jun 14, 2011, 11.21 PMby Tata O
very cute !!
Jun 14, 2011, 08.10 PMby brisehuus
Once again verrrrrrrrrry beautiful :-))
Jun 14, 2011, 02.45 PMby Testosterone
It’s all been said already.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!
Jun 14, 2011, 06.24 AMby Irina Schwab
the dress is lovely, and the first (enhance photograph) makes it look genuinely retro.
Jun 14, 2011, 05.16 AMby learningnewtricks
Wow! This dress is absolutely beautiful! Not to mention the super cute hat and black bolero. I love black and white, and it looks so elegant on you. Thanks for sharing.
Jun 14, 2011, 03.37 AMby tashmopolitan
Love it!
Jun 14, 2011, 02.05 AMby pink-cornelia
I love the whole outfit, everything is perfect, your dress, your sunglasses, your hair, fantastic!!
Jun 14, 2011, 01.47 AMby aluckmann
I like that you scrapped the polka dots, the final product is lovely.
Jun 14, 2011, 01.21 AMby tinybows
too cute!!!! the whole look is just stunning!