Thursday, September 15, 2011

Vintage Simplicity 3461 & 4841

This dress has been sitting around half finished for so long I was wondering if I would ever be a wearable garment. It has been worth the wait though, I LOVE this dress!
It was made with the bodice from Simplicity 3461 and the skirt from Simplicity 4841, both from the 1960s.
The fabric is a lovely silk cotton blend from The Fabric Store, purchased a few months ago on sale.
I actually purchased three zippers to make this dress. The first was too short, I had intended to move the zipper to the side, but forgot. The second was lost, but I have found my academic transcript, and this is the third purchased today.
No real modifications were made to this dress, aside from shortening it. I think I may have even hemmed the dress slightly too short, but it is fun. I may take it down. We'll see...

Happy sewing!
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10 comments:

  1. My Messy RoomSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    I love this dress and you look gorgeous! Just in time for spring. xx

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  2. UnknownSeptember 15, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    That dress is awesome! I don't think it's too short at all! Keep it up!

    Tiffany
    pixiepatternandsewing.blogspot.com

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  3. Brenda @ 13 AcresSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!! i love that you chopped up two patterns, and that i'm not the only one to do that....it looks great!!! Enjoy it xx

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  4. KarinSeptember 15, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Great dress! I love the print on the fabric.

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  5. MichelleSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    Some things are worth the wait! This turned out beautifully! I LOVE the yellow contrast with this print!

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  6. LisaSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Just gorgeous. I particularly like how it fits together with your accessories.

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  7. JenniferSeptember 16, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    Love love love it!

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  8. katherine hSeptember 16, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Gorgeous dress! I love the fabric too. The yellow belt is a nice touch.

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  9. Justine of SewCountryChickSeptember 18, 2011 at 3:11 AM

    So modern and fashionable looking with your fabric choice! Can you post it on my linky party?

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  10. SamanthaOctober 5, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    I love this dress... it's so cute!! I must get to The Fabric Store soon... they have lovely fabrics!!

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