We were given a vintage vogue pattern picture, but without the pattern! So we had to make up the pattern, this was my first fully drafted pattern.
We were given the material and the dresses were then used for a caberet.
Silk chiffon, polyester and taffata/acetate lining
Novice
I drafted the pattern, cut fabric and then sewed the costume
Quick Tip
This way of sewing a "cropped" hem is both an easy and secure way of finishing chiffon fabrics!
Fashion & Trends
We recap our favorite fashions & trends seen on the red carpet, and how you can make them yourself!
Pattern Collections
Dark floral prints, feminine details, and layering work together for trendy styles with 90s flair!
DIY
Bold vintage prints are everywhere & we used one to sew a halter top that is easy even for beginners
Sewing Lesson
It might not look like it, but the instructions for this glamorous style are easy to understand!
Apr 16, 2011, 02.10 AMby Samantha AkaRed
wow this is perfect!!!
Mar 4, 2010, 09.07 AMby wanderingmuse
Gorgeous!
Nov 24, 2009, 04.52 PMby sabzarap
This looks so amazing, love the pattern!
Nov 24, 2009, 04.39 PMby liaspace
this is beautiful! do u remember the vogue pattern? Would so love taking classes like you do :)
Sep 7, 2009, 07.32 PMby medea
this dress is absolutely adorable, love it <3
Sep 6, 2009, 08.42 PMby sewmama2gcc
This is absolutely gorgeous! I love the large flower print and the lovely button detail.
Sep 5, 2009, 05.02 PMby fbobadilla
This is a gorgeous dress! You did such a great job and the colors are perfect! Would it be possible for you to upload the pattern?
Sep 4, 2009, 12.35 PMby urbantinkerbell
Woa, this dress is amazing! I like details like the buttons and the deep V neck. This dress should show women body in its advantages !
Sep 4, 2009, 08.30 AMby ichigogirl
Wow, that’s amazing! And what an exciting assignment! Inspiring.
Jul 1, 2009, 03.20 AMby luxaeterna
Really like the fabric/colour/print combo in this dress. I love this era and the style is very elegant. Great job, looks masterfully completed.
Feb 10, 2009, 03.01 PMby sewingkitlove
that is beautiful!
Feb 9, 2009, 03.01 AMby stellacadente
I simply love this dress! Great Job!
Feb 9, 2009, 01.31 AMby lauriana
Very cool! It’s a great dress and very well made. Actually, the pattern making process you describe is somewhat familiar to me. So far, I only tried it on a much simpler dress (which became my 50’s polkadot dress) but it’s the reason why I keep saving pictures of gorgeous vintage dresses on my computer.
Feb 8, 2009, 06.32 PMby ainglis85
really really wonderful. congrats on this success. this would be so fun to wear to a spring/summer wedding.
Feb 8, 2009, 01.10 PMby erdronen
gorgeous! i love love love it! ir reminds me of The Music Man :) great job!
Feb 7, 2009, 04.53 PMby lana-1
O my goodness wow! that’s amazing—you’re so talented! I’ve tried sewing a vintage dress using a pattern over the last two days and it came out such a mess. I’m such a newbie to sewing though, I’m not sure why I felt so ambitious to take on that project. If you were my size I would offer to buy your dress. Any chances of making up the same pattern again and posting it in the free pattern section?
Feb 6, 2009, 11.44 PMby victors
That is so beautiful! just love vintage;)
Feb 6, 2009, 08.41 PMby sarsaparilla
That dress is INSANE!!! I love it so much – vintage is the best!
Feb 6, 2009, 07.20 PMby emilykate
It’s beeeYOOOOOOOOOOOOtiful! The fabric and the sewing is just perfect!
Feb 6, 2009, 03.02 PMby camilaustral
AMAZING!!!! i love it, you did an awesome job!!
Feb 6, 2009, 02.52 PMby horsegal305
Feb 6, 2009, 02.49 PMby vintageluvr
Fabulous! Great job! I love it ;-) I’ve made a few vintage dresses myself, but I used the vintage patterns.