Saturday, April 10, 2010

A Swing Dress in Yellow Cotton

I'm not *actually* sewing right now, I'm doing painting in the house. Not to say I won't work on a little sewing here and there, just if I have a few minutes . . . and somehow this dress got finished. It's a very straightforward pattern and I had a rare craving for really strong yellow.


This is the 1942 Swing Dress from Sense and Sensibility. It's so comfortable on!


I've made this before, and I like to line the front midriff band by cutting out a duplicate piece and slipstitching it in place on the inside, so much tidier of a finish. I also had fun finishing most of the other seams with bias binding. A treat to myself.
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14 comments:

  1. Anonymous10:51 PM, April 10, 2010

    I adore the fabric, Anna! Sense and Sensibility has the sweetest patterns.

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  2. Tessa11:30 PM, April 10, 2010

    How pretty! I love the yellow. Which reminds me....I really need to get on the spring sewing for myself! Eek!

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  3. Trudy1:25 AM, April 11, 2010

    I love your dress. It's beautiful. I've been wondering whether or not I should get this pattern for a few years now. It's now decided after seeing yours that it's a big "Yes!"

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  4. Rose3:16 AM, April 11, 2010

    Lovely fresh colours that really suit you Anna. BTW I am enjoying Home Comfortsby Cheryl Mendelson at the moment, your influence prompted me to buy it.

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  5. Lucille3:32 AM, April 11, 2010

    That is lovely on you. The fabric has a slightly Bloomsbury/ Vanessa Bell look to it.

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  6. Lisateresa9:13 AM, April 11, 2010

    Yellow! I just bought some yellow floral, a lighter shade than yours, to make the Swing Dress with - I haven't made it yet. It's obvious you've made it before, because you've got it to fit so well. I'll do as you say, and line that waist piece.

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  7. barbara9:19 PM, April 11, 2010

    Perfect combination of fabric and pattern and beautifully sewn ...

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  8. Anne10:03 PM, April 11, 2010

    So happy! I love your photo with the flowers in the foreground.

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  9. Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Blog11:52 PM, April 11, 2010

    I love Jennie's patterns!

    Great job as usual Anna!

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  10. Chuck Berwick7:59 AM, April 12, 2010

    I'd love to know where you got the fabric. Sally

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  11. Ashley8:22 AM, April 12, 2010

    Yowza! Anna, that is a dream of a dress... where on earth did you find that delicious fabric? It's like sunshine in fabric form.

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  12. Kate3:15 PM, April 12, 2010

    I am so in love with that dress! Make me one in a modern size 4 or 6 or send me the pattern, please! LOL :)

    The fabric is gorgeous!

    I love when you post pictures of the things you've sewn, especially the vintage patterned dresses.

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  13. Patty3:22 PM, April 12, 2010

    Lovely! The pattern is fantastic, so pretty and yellow :)

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  14. thecurryseven9:52 AM, April 13, 2010

    It's such a beautiful dress. Getting to wear dresses again will be my consolation prize when I wean my babies.

    But really what I wanted to ask was how you finished your seams with bias binding. Please share if you have a chance.

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