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VintageModern Design Challenge - Blouse to Dress
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I based my entry loosely on the Sateen Blouse pattern. I added tucks, darts and a collar to the bodice, keeping the V-neck shape and sleeves. I also added a little skirt, thinking to make a puffball shape. That was too difficult to draft though, so I settled for pleats. There are matching double darts on the back of the skirt and bodice, to shape it nicely. Plus I made a right seam pocket for functionality. It closes with a centre-back invisible zipper.
I’m modelling it here with my green Westwood x Melissa pumps and a little blue vintage-inspired belt. Hope you like my creation!
This was a lengthy and very hair-pulling project for me – one of my first adventures in drafting! You can read more about my travails on my blog.
My email: thetropicalsewist@gmail.com
Material Notes
1.7 yards mid-weight quilting cotton, 18-inch invisible zipper, 1 package of piping
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Mar 14, 2012, 10.19 PMby sophienissirios
Gorgeous dress. I really like the neck line :-)
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Mar 17, 2012, 04.48 PMby The Tropical Sewist
thanks so much!
Mar 14, 2012, 07.13 PMby skeeler
Very nice! Love the piping too.
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Mar 17, 2012, 04.49 PMby The Tropical Sewist
thank you! It surprised me that inserting piping wasn’t as painful as I thought it’d be :)
Mar 14, 2012, 04.36 PMby marlalalalere
Nicely done, I like the belt too.
oups! I thought you did the belt too!! The entire outfit looks nice anyway ;-)
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Mar 17, 2012, 04.49 PMby The Tropical Sewist
thanks! it’s a pity the belt wasn’t me-made though!
Mar 14, 2012, 02.07 PMby sala22
This is soooo cute! I’d love to make one for myself!
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Mar 17, 2012, 04.50 PMby The Tropical Sewist
aw, you’re too kind :)