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My first foray into a stack of vintage patterns I’ve been collecting.
I picked up this 1960 Vogue pattern for $2 at an antique mall in Idaho. A friend gave me the rayon. I wasn’t sure what to do with the fabric (it’s so crazy!), but I really like it with this pattern! I love mixing vintage patterns with modern prints.
I added a lapped zipper on the side (my first, and I think I’ll do it with all of my dresses from now on—I like the look much more than an invisible zipper).
And I love the back…
Addendum: I added a few more pictures here to show some of my finishing techniques. I still need practice on making a lapped zipper, as you’ll see:) I also used bias tape to finish the seam edges at the waist, and to hem the skirt. I like this method, particularly because it keeps loose strings tidy and hidden.
I used a Threads tutorial to learn how to do the lapped zipper:
http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3728/sewing-in-a-zipper
I may add more details on my newborn blog (really, it is newborn, just one post!):
Daughter Fish
Material Notes
rayon
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Jun 1, 2011, 09.48 AMby u120418
The fabric looks great sewn into that pattern – the shape is lovely!
Apr 23, 2011, 01.14 PMby toxictriolet
I love the mix of vintage and contemporary. The fabric brings the dress to life!
Apr 17, 2011, 07.34 AMby mnavoy
this is absolutely stunning!
Apr 15, 2011, 12.34 PMby tinybows
sooo lovely!
Apr 15, 2011, 04.26 AMby Laureloo
This is great! I love the textile with that dress pattern, nice match
Apr 15, 2011, 01.03 AMby liliashp
So pretty! I love the cut & fabric choice.
Apr 14, 2011, 05.24 PMby oonaballoona
gorgeous— i’d love to see a pic of the lapped zipper!
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Apr 15, 2011, 12.18 AMby daughterfish
Hi Oonaballoona,
Thanks! I added some more pictures, although my lapped zipper is not really perfected! If you’re interested check out Thread’s tutorial:
http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/3728/sewing-in-a-zipper
Apr 15, 2011, 01.44 PMby oonaballoona
looks great! i’m afraid of the lapped zipper so i think ill have a look at that tute….
Apr 14, 2011, 04.18 PMby erikaj
so pretty, well done!
Apr 14, 2011, 02.02 PMby emilywirt
I looooove this fabric!
Apr 9, 2011, 09.01 AMby amanda rache
This is a great dress!
Apr 1, 2011, 06.02 PMby dreamfast
Beautiful. Love the shoulder line ;)
Apr 1, 2011, 05.55 PMby giunta
beautiful combination!
Apr 1, 2011, 05.07 PMby erica-penton
Great dress! The fabric worked out really well.