I'm only sorry I forgot to show the ruffle on the sleeves. Because everything about this stripey pattern is so cute. Especially on Clara.
The stripes make such a statement turned on the bias, pieced together, and used to make chevrons in the skirt. You have to wear it like you mean it!
Not visible, but we used a very wide vintage grosgrain ribbon in black to construct a belt using a set of D-rings. So simple.
So flattering! It looks great on Clara. I'd love to see more of the details that you mentioned (but I'll understand if you haven't got the time).
ReplyDeleteOooh.... once I get a break from pregnancy/ nursing, I look forward to making myself some nice shirt dresses (with belts!)! That is, if I ever have a waist to speak of, again! :D
That's a fantastic photo of Clara! Love the colors, and the composition.
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to raid your vintage pattern collection and make my own copies! Hubby and I adore the styles of the past and I want to make my own dresses.
ReplyDeleteThat's very cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the chevron effect of the bias stripes! So bold. So classy.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the cat. :)
I love the stripes on the bias! I plan to make a shirt dress soon that will be on the bias! I always love your sewing Anna! great job
ReplyDeleteThat is a cute dress! She looks great in it!
ReplyDeleteI love this dress-especially the pleated skirts with the stripes, and Clara's slender figure really brings out the great design. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI love your interpretations of vintage patterns. :)
ReplyDeletehow pretty!
ReplyDeletedid bias stripes eat up a lot of fabric?
What a fantastic use of that fabric. I really love the ruffle detail on the collar.
ReplyDelete*Great* dress. Love that collar!
ReplyDeleteI saw a black woman, natural hair, working a bias-striped skirt in those colors, in Paris. It has always stuck with me.
ReplyDeleteThe collar jumped out at me. Love little details. Such a fun dress! Who needs pants when you can have such lovely dresses and cardigans to go with?!!
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