Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Summer House Dress: Vintage Simplicity 1778



I have done one more version of this favorite: a house dress in crisp aqua cotton with purple flowers and purple piping.



I love these unusual color combinations!

What is a house dress? A comfortable cotton dress that's easy to put on and take off, roomy enough to work in, pretty enough to hang out at home in. Not street wear, for me.



Love the wrap tie--and couldn't help but notice this *exact* style dress, in a solid linen, for sale in the Garnet Hill catalog this month!

21 comments:

  1. Beautiful! Where DO you get your fabric?
    QueenOrual from S&S Board

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  2. Very pretty. I have been looking for this pattern since you first posted about it and I can't find it anywhere. :( I'm still looking. :D

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  3. It is very pretty and the color combo is fun!

    I really enjoy your blog!

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  4. Lovely! It looks ready for Spring, now if this weather would cooperate. How do you whip up your dresses so quickly?

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  5. so pretty love the colors in this dress as well as the style

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  6. the dress is so pretty and I like the style as well

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  7. Very nice!! I love it!!! I, too love the color combinations!
    Flowershopgirl from S&S board

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  8. That print is gorgeous! Fabulous job!

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  9. Beautiful! You have such a knack for picking the most lovely fabrics!

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  10. Anna! Not street wear for you?! I'd be proud as a peacock to wear such a lovely frock out and about! It's marvelous! What kind of loveliness do you wear out? :)
    And, please do tell your fabric source.
    Cara

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  11. What a delight to see you wearing your brown polka dot dress in church last Sunday. So pretty.

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  12. Anna - so, when do you BLOG? I seriously think there must be two of you...

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  13. What a pretty dress! It looks nice and bright for spring!
    You have a very nice blog, and it is always fun to read!

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  14. Wow! I absolutely love that material and you did a fantastic job on that dress. I usually wear Mennonite cape dresses. I wish I had one made out of this material, though. How pretty! :)

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  15. Lovely! The dress is so spring-y!

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  16. Anna, how many dresses are you able to make for yourself in a week or a month? I have so much to sew for my girls that I never get around to me!

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  17. I love pancakes

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  18. I like Creamed Corn...Yummy.

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