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I made this for prom, out of some discount fabrics from Joanns. It was my first sewing project, and I used bits and pieces from 3 different authentic vintage patterns to make it. I had a terrible time with the zipper, and ended up just buying a seperate petticoat rather than attaching anything. The middle cummerbund is separate from the rest of the dress. I also made matching bowtie and cummerbund for the boyfriend, but I’ll post those in a different post.
Material Notes
4 yards fabric, one invisible zipper.
Difficulty
Novice
Categories
Credits
Old patterns found in a box.
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Jul 10, 2008, 09.43 AMby elmpixie
Thanks all!
And as to vintage patterns, I had a TERRIBLE time with them…. none of the sizes were right, and they had pieces missing and such, but the result is worth it 100%!
Jul 10, 2008, 09.05 AMby mrsbowles
Your first project! Wow…aren’t you cleaver? And adorable. Looks like you had a great prom :-)
Jul 10, 2008, 08.34 AMby carlatv
Very retro dress. Great work, especialy since it’s your first project!
Jul 10, 2008, 07.56 AMby dinkley101
Great dress, really suits you, the color is very nice, how did you find sewing with vintage patterns?, as i’ve a hugh stash, but haven’t used any yet.
Jul 10, 2008, 01.19 AMby milkyway
I love your dress, very well finished for beeing your first project!!! I love the fabric and look stunning
Jul 10, 2008, 12.14 AMby polychromatin
Great dress! Suits you perfect and the fabric is very nice!
Jul 9, 2008, 09.12 PMby camilaustral
hey i saw you on craftster! and i loved the dress then, and i love it now too :)