Here it is, another Friday, and I have *so* many works in progress... and let's not even consider the vast number of *thoughts* in progress! I'm inspired to hop on the garment sewing bandwagon I've seen cropping up everywhere in blogland lately, and adding to the inspiration is the fact that the major pattern companies actually seem to have a few decent patterns out there at the moment. Although my tastes constantly vascillate between going retro and modern, I just had to pick up a few patterns reintroduced from Butterick's line in the 1950s. This one is labeled "Fast & Easy", and it really looks that way - no zippers and just 3 pattern pieces! Plus, the the outer seams are finished with bias trim to make everything even simpler... now this is my kind of pattern!
I picked up this fabric because I thought it was sweet and would go well with the style of dress, and I'm making some bias trim in the bright aqua blue color. I haven't found the perfect buttons yet, but I'm on the lookout. I'm hopeful that I may actually be able to finish most of this over the weekend, but it's always so hard to predict what might crop up in the meantime. More wip Friday folks.
I bought the same pattern, I am excited to see how yours turns out as I am too nervous to start mine.
Posted by: whitty | August 04, 2006 at 01:46 PM
I can't wait to see it finished. I love the pattern and your fabric is very pretty. The aqua bias will be such a nice pop of color.
Posted by: autum | August 04, 2006 at 01:53 PM
No zippers? My kind of pattern. I cannot wait to see how it turns out...love the color choice.
Posted by: sally | August 04, 2006 at 02:24 PM
I made this with my grandmother's help a few years ago ... it really does go fast and is fun to do. I gave the dress to my girlfriend ... sure wish it was still mine :(
Can't wait to see yours!
Posted by: julia | August 04, 2006 at 04:43 PM
that is a hot dress, especially if it makes your waist look that tiny! cant wait to see it, you have to show us!
Posted by: hannah | August 04, 2006 at 08:33 PM
beautiful shape. Cant wait to see your dress!
Posted by: Laurence | August 05, 2006 at 08:25 PM
Such beautiful fabric! Awesome pattern! Sounds like my kinda pattern - 3 easy pieces. I think I need to make one for myself!
Posted by: Marianne | August 06, 2006 at 06:16 PM
I love vintage style patterns! And woohoo for no zippers! Now if I could just figure out how to work my buttonhole function on my sewing machine....
Posted by: Scribbles & Bits | August 08, 2006 at 06:39 AM
GORGEOUS pattern and darling little print. Can't wait to see the finished product!
Posted by: Gillian Greding | August 08, 2006 at 10:49 PM
Awww what a sweet little thing
Posted by: Madeline | August 09, 2006 at 07:31 PM
A friend and I tried to get that pattern a couple weeks ago, but it has been so popular here, that it sells out within days of each shipment to the store.
Look forward to seeing your completed dress!
Posted by: Lisa | August 10, 2006 at 07:21 PM
Clearly I have not been spending enough time looking through the pattern catalogues. I had no idea there was a retro line! That's a great dress pattern! Have they updated the sizing of the patterns I wonder? I have several vintage patterns that I can't make as they have rather unrealistic expectations of my figure :-)
Posted by: Karen | August 20, 2006 at 08:53 AM
Have you made one of these dresses? I have the same pattern but have been searching for the right fabric.
Please let me know how it goes!
Posted by: Tc | October 04, 2006 at 03:11 PM