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Made from McCall’s 5845 (bodice) and vintage McCall’s 5942 from 1961 (skirt). Floral cotton bought from Salvation Army, and a heavy satin lining for the bodice. This is my new favourite dress!
Thanks for looking. :)
Material Notes
Floral cotton, satin, satin bias tape for the hem.
Difficulty
Novice
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Jan 4, 2012, 06.15 PMby strawberryorange
beautiful! :)
Oct 31, 2011, 06.03 PMby francini
ohh wow!! absolutely beautiful!! And I must add, the first picture is stunning :)
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Nov 1, 2011, 06.37 AMby tippiella
Thank you! You get a glimpse of my sewing space in the mirror there. ;)
Oct 28, 2011, 03.33 PMby tippiella
Thanks again for all the wonderful feedback guys! And thank you Burdastyle for featuring my project! I was rather startled when I logged onto the site and saw my face on the frontpage there! ;)
Oct 28, 2011, 09.41 AMby baka-pepica
really beutifull! and you have bedroom like me :) or I have bedroom like you
Oct 27, 2011, 07.51 PMby 1sewingprincess
Love your dress and those pictures! Well done
Oct 27, 2011, 05.48 PMby annetteb
Really nice dress, and I really like the way you used the fabric.
Oct 27, 2011, 04.00 PMby polishcurl
awesome dress!
Oct 27, 2011, 02.30 PMby wildcatspow
That’s so cute! I especially love the back! What a great project!
Oct 27, 2011, 11.32 AMby lohumphrey
Really nice work. I love to see second hand fabric be put to such great use. It will surely have a long life ahead.
Oct 27, 2011, 09.00 AMby janene
Absolutely beautiful. That fabric was just waiting for you! Good mixing of patterns and a fabulous fit. I love it.
Oct 26, 2011, 09.34 PMby Testosterone
What a terrific color pallete in that print. Everything about this dress is flattering. Great job in blending two patterns, it is a true work or art.
Oct 26, 2011, 09.28 PMby Saeriu
Love this! Love the style and fabric. You did a fantastic job! :)
Oct 26, 2011, 08.14 PMby jackmc
That is beautiful. I especially love the square back on the bodice. Thanks so much for putting this up :)
Oct 26, 2011, 07.50 PMby dottty
Thats gorgeous jj:)x
Oct 26, 2011, 05.50 PMby alenahenriksen
It is sooooo beautiful!
Oct 26, 2011, 05.50 PMby alenahenriksen
It is sooooo beautiful!
Oct 26, 2011, 05.05 PMby mio
This is so beautiful! You’ve inspired me to make this my wedding dress :)
Oct 26, 2011, 05.00 PMby pampula
Absolutely gorgeous, your dress is perfect for that unique fabric!
Oct 26, 2011, 04.52 PMby vintagegal
Love it; totally gorgeous….
Oct 26, 2011, 04.26 PMby turtlegirl00
love love love it!!! This is such a gorgeous dress—timeless beauty!
Oct 26, 2011, 04.14 PMby suribabe
Love the fabric.. The dress is fab too.
Oct 26, 2011, 02.13 PMby taketina
The cut, the colors, the print … just beautiful and very inspiring!*
Oct 20, 2011, 08.18 PMby Laura Bolčina
Beautiful!!
Oct 20, 2011, 05.56 PMby TheSewingStudio
In love with this dress! Especially since you saved on the gorgeous fabric. Love it when dresses can be pretty and thrifty!
Oct 20, 2011, 11.37 AMby anine
Åh, den var kjempefin! Jeg vil også ha… :P
Oct 20, 2011, 01.33 AMby gillthecat
a brilliant advert for buying repurposed fabric, well done you flying the style flag for charity shops..divine x
Oct 19, 2011, 09.10 PMby tippiella
Thank you for the lovely comments everyone! :)
Oct 19, 2011, 03.48 PMby loulourosa
Its a lovely dress!
Oct 19, 2011, 10.29 AMby u120418
Beautiful!
Oct 19, 2011, 05.52 AMby schnui
A gorgeous dress and you look great in it.