Vintage Cotton Dress: Simplicity 2744
A lot of vintage patterns look alike, but this dress looks fresh and singular to me. The oval neckline, the deeply notched collar, the get-me-every-time 3/4 length sleeves with darts. The ribbon belt!
And look, it's made out of only six pattern pieces!
This is a very nice silky quilting cotton from The Creative Needle in Denver, CO. Did I mention I'll be going fabric shopping in Denver again in early January? Let me mention it now.
Collar and ribbon details.
16 comments:
lovely Anna,
my favorite color, and it is so pretty! I know you are excited to wear it, and you are such a great seamstress! Wish I had your talent!
I can only crochet blankets. Merry Christmas, and may all His blessings be yours! Christina Gomez
Gosh the skirt falls beautifully. What a beauiful dress - enjoy wearing it!
Absolutely gorgeous!
Oh, what a fun fabric! I've never thought of looking for dress fabric at The Creative Needle...I'll have to keep that in mind next time I'm there!
Absolutely lovely! What a wonderful vintage style -- the collar makes the dress, in my opinion. The fabric you chose suits it perfectly. I love seeing your vintage creations!
~ Shannon
This is a lovely pattern - love the simple detailing and 3/4 sleeves (my favorite). I can envision this being altered a tich (more fitted and to the floor) to be a winter wedding dress. :o)
What a pretty dress! I love the color.
What a lovely dress! I wish I had one like it.
Ashley
Oh, my! That is a lovely dress! And I so very much wish I could find great patterns like that one. They don't come in plus sizes, though, unfortunately.
Anna, I love reading your blog and I love all your helpful ideas. They are very inspiring!
I bet that color bring out your true beauty Anna...wish I had some of your talent...;-)
Kimmie
mama to 6
one homemade and 5 adopted
Hmmm...I live in Denver. Guess I'll have to look that place up.
Would you like to drop in for a cup of tea? I'd love to welcome you to our home!
What?! No Rick-Rack?? *is shocked* Haha. Just kidding. ;-) It's a very beautiful dress! *envies*
Gorgeous! You are wonderfully talented. Do you happen to know the brand of your fabric? I'm wondering if I can find something like it online. It's hard to find nice silky cotton for dresses other than the typical quilter's cotton where I live.
Very nice! Love the collar. Can you share about your dress form? You mentioned you made it from an internet tutorial, right?
Blessings & Merry Christmas,
Leslie
What a beautiful neckline! You're right--it does have a different flair than a lot of vintage dresses. Merry Christmas!
I have a question. I love reading about your sewing all these lovely vintage dresses and I wondered if you ever come across plus size patterns?
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