To my surprise, it went pretty well. I used Simplicity 6954, dated 1966. I took an inch out of both the center front and back seams because apparently not only am I vertically challenged but also horizontally. I left the skirt a little long so it would fall below my knee, and then, subsequently, added a kick pleat so I could walk.
Now I typically don't search out polyester, but I liked the weight of this fabric. And the red rose print on navy caught my eye. Plus it cost me something like $1.50 at the local thrift. The leftover scraps went back to said thrift store, so you see, it was the perfect thing! No cost; no pressure; no guilt! All sewing should be this carefree!
Admittedly though, I like my Tolstoy, so now I'm in the throes of a 1930s matching skirt and jacket. But until that is ready to leave the sewing room, I'll be peddling around the neighborhood in this little number.
Happy days, Everyone!
You have a lovely figure, and totally rock that terrific dress. I remeber double-knot polyester from the first go-round, and though it has been anathema for the last 25 yrs or so, it definitely has it's place.
ReplyDeleteLove the dress, love the blog.
Oops! That should say double-"knit"! (Double-knot is what you do to the laces of your Keds, so they don't come untied and tangle in the chain of your Schwinn!)
ReplyDeleteLol! Thanks Wendy. I'm finding that I buy fabric based on the (1) color and print and (2) the drape. I'm not too picky about fiber content. Although I do have a huge stash of wool in many awful colors and patterns simple because it's wool!
DeleteGorgeous! and the dress isn't bad either ;)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!
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