The Black Widow Dress

Added Nov 16, 2009

by suzijewels

Arvada, Colorado...

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Description

I made this costume for my daughter from a vintage 1954 McCalls pattern. It is described as a cocktail dress.

Material Notes

Black taffeta, Black lace, poly lining.

Categories

For
Women
Garment Type
Costume
Material
Lace/Sequins, Polyester, Taffeta

3 Comments

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    Nov 21, 2009, 05.04 AMby almatinka

    Very beautiful dress and I love the idea with spider legs being attached to the gloves, not the dress!

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      Dec 25, 2009, 11.22 PMby suzijewels

      Thank you for the compliment..you made me smile today (Christmas Day!)

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      Dec 26, 2009, 01.19 AMby almatinka

      You are welcome! And I am glad I brought a smile to your face on this wonderful day! Merry Christmas!

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    Nov 16, 2009, 05.12 PMby cthuliz

    Really pretty! What was the pattern number? I’m interested in picking it up and giving it a sew.

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      Nov 16, 2009, 06.08 PMby suzijewels

      Thank you. Its McCalls 9750 1954. I found the pattern online.

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    Nov 16, 2009, 04.37 PMby girlywhirly

    love it! really gorgeous, well done

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      Nov 16, 2009, 06.09 PMby suzijewels

      Thanks. I love the vintage patterns.

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