Vintage Fifties Housecoat: McCall 7481
Carol K. graciously lent me this fabulous housecoat pattern. I knew I would sew it up in the big, big collar version because how often do you get to do that? Not often enough.
And boy, did I luck out at the fabric store!! Who knew I'd find flannel in that great fifties aqua color, printed with DOUGHNUTS!!
And imagine my surprise when I found FIFTEEN matching vintage buttons in my stash. Shaped. Like. Doughnuts.
So, although this housecoat makes me look like Mrs. Jetson (according to the Composer), I know it was meant to be.
11 comments:
Great housecoat. I love that pattern. I'm not so sure I would wear that fabric but I'm sure it looks great on you.
That it too cool Anna!!! I love the colours. My 3 year old, Samuel, LOVES doughnuts (ok, so I don't feed them to him on a regular basis, but his daddy takes him "out for a doughnut" on occasion). If that were my housecoat, Samuel would be following me around all morning going "WHAT IS THAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTT!!!!!" pointing of course to all the doughnuts!!
Wow. You are such a talented seamstress; it really does inspire me to keep at my little sewing projects.
Thanks for showing us all your finished projects!
~Stacy
How darling!
Oh thats lovely! The fabric is smashing!
PrairieSunrise from S&S
How wonderful to find the Perfect Buttons! I don't know if I have fifteen of anything in my stash!
Cute, cute housecoat! (love the 50's/60's word "housecoat" as opposed to "Robe.")
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The fabric is wonderful and donut buttons?! How perfect is that!! I'll bet you look great in it!
Kelli
Absolutely Awesome! I bet that pattern was in my Grandmother's sewing stuff!! LOVE the fabric
Oh My, that is so adorable. I never would be able to envision something like this. Too cute!
I love donuts and I would LOVE that cozy housecoat!
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