Vintage McCall's 5668

Added Feb 24, 2013

by thepegret

Exeter, New Hamp...

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Description

Simple dress from with midriff and options for slim or full skirt. I chose to do the slim skirt made from black wool with a red lining.

I had some adjustments to the bodice, but it was so fun to sew from a vintage pattern.

For more info check out my blog post:
http://stitch-n-thyme.blogspot.com/2013/02/finished-spur-of-moment-dress-mccalls.html

Material Notes

Black wool suiting
Red Bemberg Lining

Difficulty

Novice

Categories

For
Women
Garment Type
Dress

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    Feb 25, 2013, 10.26 AMby cynthia-1

    Great dress – i love the vintage pattern you used!

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    • Maggie_-_5_large

      Feb 25, 2013, 02.03 PMby thepegret

      Thanks! I think I might try the full skirted version soon :)

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    Feb 24, 2013, 04.53 PMby Inga 888

    very ladylike :)

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    • Maggie_-_5_large

      Feb 24, 2013, 05.45 PMby thepegret

      Thanks! :)

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    Feb 24, 2013, 04.50 PMby Mary Athey

    This is gorgeous and the linings fab x

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    • Maggie_-_5_large

      Feb 24, 2013, 05.44 PMby thepegret

      Thanks so much!

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    Feb 24, 2013, 03.38 PMby liliv-1

    It’ so pretty!

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    • Maggie_-_5_large

      Feb 24, 2013, 03.47 PMby thepegret

      Thanks! I do feel like quite a lady wearing it ;)

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    Feb 24, 2013, 03.12 PMby Linda74Sews

    Great pattern. What fun the red lining is – Bravo.

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    • Maggie_-_5_large

      Feb 24, 2013, 03.39 PMby thepegret

      Thanks so much!!

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