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This pinafore dress was made from a vintage, late 1930s pattern (see photos). Although I made it primarily as a pinafore (or jumper) to be worn over blouses and shirts, the pattern indicates it can also be worn as a sundress. Considering the weather is still quite warm here, I decided to model it as a sundress. I’m fairly pleased with how this turned out: it was one of those projects that was a bit of an experiment. I generally do not gravitate towards designs that have such a pronounced, horizontal line across the hip area. It emphasizes what I don’t want to draw attention to! lol. Although I won’t be rushing out to replace my wardrobe with yoked skirts, this is a nice change to the usual styles that populate my wardrobe!
I also made a little self-fabric belt sporting a vintage buckle to jazz things up!
Material Notes
cotton twill
Difficulty
Intermediate
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May 25, 2010, 05.10 PMby tamezdc
Beautiful dress. It looks great on you.
Apr 13, 2010, 02.08 AMby dilshadburman
I love EVERYTHING about this dress. EVERYTHING!! Gorgeous job!!
Mar 5, 2010, 06.19 PMby tallykay
This is so amazing! I love that color beautiful… I love how you make your hair and face go with the era of dress that you are wearing! Great job
Feb 2, 2010, 10.15 AMby costumegirl
Love this, amazing work
Jan 15, 2010, 08.15 AMby nettevivante
I love this one! It fits you so well. :) And the color is beautiful, too.
Jan 4, 2010, 04.03 PMby anajan
Cute cute cute!
Jan 2, 2010, 12.05 AMby buzzybee
That style looks really good on you and the line across the hip is not bad at all. The proportions work well and you’ve cut the hem at the perfect length.
Dec 30, 2009, 12.38 AMby heartspromise
WOW. I love these types of dresses. You look so GREAT in it! I’m going to have to find a pattern similar to this. I just have to have one of these dresses.:)
Dec 29, 2009, 09.55 AMby jd98
I want it, I want it, I want it, I want it… if I repeat it enough times, it’s just going to appear, right? :)
Dec 28, 2009, 05.14 PMby sunnilj9
Its just so gorgeous! And your hair is simply to die for!
Dec 28, 2009, 03.43 PMby cannes04
this is beautiful! I love your color choice, very pretty!
Dec 28, 2009, 10.02 AMby nojallakuutamo
You are a very talented person with style. Deadly combination, I must say :)
Dec 28, 2009, 09.22 AMby elaine-bin
The dress looks lovely and the colour suits the style, well done.
Dec 28, 2009, 08.37 AMby lybu
Absolutely gorgeous !
Dec 27, 2009, 11.57 PMby nessys
Darl, you just keep on pumping out winners! This is so nice on you and is just beautiful. I really like the seam accross the hips with the pockets – it adds real interest and the belt kicks “bottom”!!! You look fab and the colour is FAB! You have to make the little jacket if you haven’t already – it looks so cute!!!
Dec 27, 2009, 10.25 PMby msgems
This is really lovely. Not sure what your not trying to drawer attention to as I can see nothing but loveliness about you! :-) Wish I could find such great vintage patterns. Great work :-)
Dec 27, 2009, 07.54 PMby sianysiany
This is great! And I love it in purple!
Dec 27, 2009, 07.37 PMby strawberrypancakesbykim
so so so so cute! i want one! :-)
Dec 27, 2009, 05.39 PMby sockbuttons
I wish I could have this pattern! The details are a really nice touch, especially the belt buckle. I love everything about it. Did you make the coat to go with it too?
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Dec 29, 2009, 01.16 PMby elegantmusings
Thank you! :) I didn’t make the little coat that is included in the pattern… yet! ;) It’s on my “to-sew” list for the future though…
Dec 27, 2009, 05.38 PMby Ana B
Absolutely gorgeous! This dress looks great on you.
Dec 27, 2009, 05.15 PMby aubreydawn
such a great job :)
Dec 27, 2009, 05.11 PMby galatina
so retro and suits you so well
Dec 27, 2009, 05.11 PMby the-gilded-bee
awesome. vintage loveliness. ;)
Dec 27, 2009, 04.07 PMby hemuli85
Beautiful and just your style.
Dec 27, 2009, 03.41 PMby ajtak7171
Awwww, PERFECT!
Dec 27, 2009, 03.15 PMby asherdasher
I love this purple fabric. The dress itself is gorgeous and I agree with everyone else, you look amazing. I also love, love, love your hair.
Dec 27, 2009, 02.30 PMby frkbustad
It’s adorable! The hip line still looks good on you, and I agree with Almatinka. I love to see actual vintage patterns in nowadays use! Did you have to do many alterations on the top part of the dress?
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Dec 29, 2009, 01.19 PMby elegantmusings
Thank you! :) I made a few alterations (I usually have to; I’m small busted), but this was a fairly straightforward project since the jumper bodice doesn’t go up to armhole level (if that makes sense! ;).
Dec 27, 2009, 02.20 PMby flosiepoos
that’s a sweet dress! I really like the colour you chose, the result is not sugary. Really lovely!
Dec 27, 2009, 02.04 PMby ichigogirl
Nice! I love the colour, and the dress really suits you well. Nice to see a 1930’s pattern come to such good use (Burdastyle PLEASE add 1920’s + 1930’s to the pre-set years!).
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Dec 29, 2009, 01.20 PMby elegantmusings
Thank you so much! I concur—Burdastyle needs to add a pre-1950 category! ;)
Mar 2, 2010, 11.59 AMby meegie-moo
Wouldn’t that be lovely!!
Dec 27, 2009, 01.57 PMby almatinka
Love love love the colour!!!! And the dress is beautiful! The line on the hips (as it seems to me, at least) doesn’t “draw attention” to anything bad at all! :-) And the style of the dress (as the previous one of yours that I commented) looks really good on you!!!