Do you like fans? You know those foldable ones that your mom or grandma used to carry in their purse? I do. They're so feminine. Never would I have thought that I'd see one attached to a dress though! Well it's not a real fan but it sure looks like one. It's a pleated drape over a pleated panel. The girl in the photo looks like she's saying through her teeth "A heh, A heh heh, I can't believe I let her talk me into wearing this out on a blind date!"
I got this pattern from and old German pattern magazine. I think the reason I like it is because it's different. That's one thing that anyone seeing my collection would say....she like some very DIFFERENT patterns. I also have expensive taste in patterns too. However, I don't just automatically like every expensive or collectible pattern just because it's collectible. I have to ultimately love the design.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
McCall's 4657
What is it about this dress that makes me love it so much? Hmmm. Let me think....maybe because it it's a combination of every style of dress that I love! It's a bubble dress, it's a sheath, it has a sheer overdress, and it has a ruffle. I admit, it's a little out there over the top but then again my taste in patterns has been extravagant since the beginning of my obsession. For example, a simple 1950s shirtwaist or day dress is just too plain for me and does not catch my eye. Anyway, I gotta go for now but keep an eye out for my "space bubble" dress........
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Butterick 5095-My First Love
This is the pattern that drove me crazy. It's the first one that I laid eyes on after buying a huge box off of ebay. Don't ask me why I love it so much I just do. My heart still skips a beat every time I see it. So sad that I have to part with the original...you didn't think I'd sell it without making a copy of it did you? :-P
Monday, May 18, 2009
Vogue Chantilly Dress Pattern
Oh.....My....Goodness....what a beautiful dress. This is another pattern that Iucked upon UNCUT at a dirt cheap price. The Chantilly pattern. It doesn't even have a pattern number. It's just Chantilly LOL. Here's a some info on this beauty:
It's a Misses size 12, 32 inch bust and 34 inch hip. The pattern includes the petticoat. It says that the dress was designed for teenagers, for prom or winter formal I guess. However, I could see this being a lovely vintage style wedding dress. Maybe lengthen the skirt, maybe not either way would be lovely. It's definitely not a pattern for a beginner. 10 pieces? Not too bad, however there are a lot of intriquite details.
Fabric and Notions:
4 5/8 yds of Point d'esprit
7 yards of stiff net
41 yds of lace beading
41 yds of lace insertion
98 total yds of lace edging
41 yds of ribbon
1 1/8 yds of taffeta
1 3/4 yds of featherboning
2 7/8 of Taffeta
13 3/8 yds ofNet
The width at the lower edge is just over 200 inches"
Sigh.....if it doesn't sell maybe one day my skills will be up to par to attempt to make it.
It's a Misses size 12, 32 inch bust and 34 inch hip. The pattern includes the petticoat. It says that the dress was designed for teenagers, for prom or winter formal I guess. However, I could see this being a lovely vintage style wedding dress. Maybe lengthen the skirt, maybe not either way would be lovely. It's definitely not a pattern for a beginner. 10 pieces? Not too bad, however there are a lot of intriquite details.
Fabric and Notions:
4 5/8 yds of Point d'esprit
7 yards of stiff net
41 yds of lace beading
41 yds of lace insertion
98 total yds of lace edging
41 yds of ribbon
1 1/8 yds of taffeta
1 3/4 yds of featherboning
2 7/8 of Taffeta
13 3/8 yds ofNet
The width at the lower edge is just over 200 inches"
Sigh.....if it doesn't sell maybe one day my skills will be up to par to attempt to make it.
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