Cute, no? It was an enormous 50s "Housedress" (as my grandmother calls it) that was about twice too wide for me and went down to my calves. The pockets were also larger, and more strange, but I really liked the embroidery, so I just made them smaller. The same goes for the sleeves, which I find incredibly sweet. I took in eight inches at the waist, four at the bust, and four at the hem. I actually regret tightening the skirt--it might have been nice to have more of an hourglass shape, but it's too late now. It was another one of my late-night sewing projects. I often have this feverish need to sew something late at night, but before I finish it I start to get a bit too tired and begin making poor decisions.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
50s Housedress Revamped
Cute, no? It was an enormous 50s "Housedress" (as my grandmother calls it) that was about twice too wide for me and went down to my calves. The pockets were also larger, and more strange, but I really liked the embroidery, so I just made them smaller. The same goes for the sleeves, which I find incredibly sweet. I took in eight inches at the waist, four at the bust, and four at the hem. I actually regret tightening the skirt--it might have been nice to have more of an hourglass shape, but it's too late now. It was another one of my late-night sewing projects. I often have this feverish need to sew something late at night, but before I finish it I start to get a bit too tired and begin making poor decisions.
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That is a beautiful dress. Love how you paired it with the belt. Thanks for sharing the photos and feel free to drop by me too, soon.
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