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I wore my Easter dress again Sunday to go to a production of Sweeney Todd. That was weird. I've seen the show before so the plot didn't surprise me, but the costuming choices did. For reasons that were not at all clear to me, most of the female cast spent their time in their underwear, including Johanna. At any rate, there was no question as to whether they were wearing corsets - we got to see every one of them.

But I digress. I really wanted to show pictures of my 1950's sundress that I made for Easter. The fabric is a blue-flowered cotton/silk blend voile flatlined with cotton lawn. I used Vogue 2960 almost as is - I just raised the back 2", bound the neckline and armholes with bias tape, and added an extra layer of skirt. Plus I shortened the bodice by about 3/4", which I always do with Vintage Vogue patterns.

The Front:
1954 Dress - Front - V2960



The Back:
1954 Dress - Back - V2960

I love full skirts. This picture reminds me of The Sound of Music.
1954 Dress - Skirt - V2960

Date: 2015-04-29 01:51 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] starlightmasque.livejournal.com
That is really pretty and flattering! Well done!

Date: 2015-04-29 11:18 am (UTC)

Date: 2015-04-29 02:03 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jaelie.livejournal.com
So pretty! I do love that fabric, too.

Date: 2015-04-29 11:19 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] atherleisure.livejournal.com
Thank you. I love the fabric too, and it is not only pretty but well-behaved too.

Date: 2015-04-29 04:03 am (UTC)
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From: [identity profile] mandie-rw.livejournal.com
So pretty and spring-y! Love that fabric.

Date: 2015-04-29 11:20 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] atherleisure.livejournal.com
Thank you. It's pretty fabric and also very nice to pet.

Date: 2015-05-04 09:42 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] nuranar.livejournal.com
I keep meaning to comment - this is really lovely! I can see the sheen of the silk. Very SOM, too, especially with the sandals. ;)

Date: 2015-05-05 02:15 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] atherleisure.livejournal.com
Thank you very much. It is one of the best fabrics I've ever worked with, though I really don't know how much flat-lining it kept it in check, voile being what it is and all.

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