This pattern can definitely go dressy or casual, depending on fabric choices. Someday soon I'll make it up in satin for fancy, but first I tried it out in two kinds of cotton gauze, in Bella's signature soft orange.
Textured on the bodice, plain in the skirt, it makes a comfortable frock.
I was actually quite short of fabric (a passalong in the stash) and cut the skirt far narrower than the pattern would have had it. It's still plenty full for every day though.
That is a GREAT dress pattern! I love all the possibilities. And it looks like a good seamstress like you could make it fit like a dream.
ReplyDeleteThat color is just lovely on Bella!
Lovely, the colour sits well on Bella.
ReplyDeleteShe looks lovely, good enough to eat! I can see her creating her signature dessert: Peaches Bella.
ReplyDeleteOh, I LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteLisateresa
So pretty!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful! (The young lady and the dress!)
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty dress for a lovey girl! Makes me wish I was young again.
ReplyDeleteThose 1950's patterns really eat up the fabric don't they? But oh how pretty they were! I really love the styles from the late 30's through about '59 :)
ReplyDeleteShe looks lovely- that colour is definitely hers :)
how pretty! I bet that bodice is easy to make, too - no sleeves to set in.
ReplyDeleteDid you mean the fabric you used for the bodice is textured? Or just that the bodice has that waistband and gathers?
Margo, the fabric for the bodice is embroidered with large raised dots, and the skirt fabric is plain.
ReplyDeleteAnna,
DeleteThis dress is beautiful!
Would you be willing to post a picture of the pattern envelope back and the instruction sheet with the pattern piece outlines?
The style is quite similar to a dress I am making, and I would love to see how this vintage dress goes together.
=)
I have looked all over for another pattern, to no avail... =/
Thank you for your delightful blog; it is a refreshing breath of air, and I visit often.
E.
This is beautiful and looks so good on Bella.
ReplyDeleteHappy Sewing.
You didn't just use the word "frock" did you?? LOL!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous dress ~ gorgeous girl.
I wish I knew how to make one for my girl.
Kate
Beautiful girl and dress! I love all these dresses you make for yourself and your girls! My oldest is tall and thin like your Clara and I always envision her in those dresses. I am a beginning sewer (as in I've taken the sewing machine out of the box...). I love vintage clothing, and I am anxious to sew practical and beautiful things right away. Do you have any patterns you would recommend for beginners to gather experience while still making something lovely? Thank you!
ReplyDeleteBella looks beautiful! (in MD)
ReplyDeleteOoooh....yes, this is nice. I like that it still has plenty of skirt. Comfy, for sure. :o)
ReplyDeleteBrenda
E, I would be happy to do that. Why don't you e-mail me as a reminder (email is in my profile).
ReplyDeleteJ.C., I don't have any specific pattern recommendations for you, except that generally patterns from the 50s are more beginner-friendly--I would look for one with simple darts to shape the bodice. And avoid kimono sleeves at first--skipping the sleeve setting-in can be nice, but I think they are confusing to finish for the inexperienced.
Anyone else have a nice recommendation?