THE NOT-SO-PRECIOUS DRESS

Added Aug 24, 2011

by daughterfish

Brooklyn, New Yo...

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I made this dress from a vintage 1950’s pattern, using silk yardage I purchased eight years ago from an import shop in Seattle.

Last week’s Sew Weekly challenge to use a VIP stash-busting fabric inspired me.

I also almost ruined the fabric by washing it; the orange ran all into the white. Thankfully, I was able to save the fabric by washing it in synthrapol detergent.

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Season
Summer
For
Women
Style
Casual, Bohemian

7 Comments

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    Aug 27, 2011, 06.47 PMby Ooty Yaacobi

    came out great, love the print as well.

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    Aug 25, 2011, 05.43 PMby janene

    What a lovely dress. And I agree…. great with the Converses!

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      Aug 25, 2011, 08.57 PMby daughterfish

      Thank you! Love the chucks!:)

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    Aug 25, 2011, 01.52 PMby saranoemi

    Love how this came out and that you’re wearing it with chuck taylors!

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      Aug 25, 2011, 08.57 PMby daughterfish

      Thanks! I’ve had these chucks since high school!:)

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    Aug 24, 2011, 09.30 PMby Ricardo Abreu

    I love the print on the fabric, White and orange, nice convination to keep in mind for future projects.

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      Aug 25, 2011, 08.58 PMby daughterfish

      Thanks! Yes, I’m in love with this print and color scheme too!

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    Aug 24, 2011, 08.37 PMby flowergirl22

    so sewwt,, this reminds me of red riding hood,,

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      Aug 25, 2011, 08.58 PMby daughterfish

      Thanks! I love the Red Riding Hood reference:)

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    Aug 24, 2011, 12.57 PMby alice-grant

    Same, love vintage patterns!

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    Aug 24, 2011, 12.45 PMby max

    It turned out great! I just love vintage patterns. Got a whole collection of them!

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      Aug 25, 2011, 08.58 PMby daughterfish

      Thanks! Yes, the vintage patterns are the best:)

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