Here is my finished Sew for Victory project! Initially, I was not planning on taking part, but the fabric, pattern, and my need for quick and easy project was perfectly timed.
And how could I resist any excuse for working with a 1940s
pattern (reproduction or otherwise)?!
Among the other vintage inaccuracies I have mentioned, this
pattern calls for an invisible zipper.
Vintage invisible zippers do exist (I even have a few metal ones in my
stash that I would guess are from the late 50s from the colors), but I find it highly unlikely that this particular design would have used one. I am not even sure they existed in the 40s.
So why did I end up using one?
Well, it turns out the only cream colored zipper I had on
hand was an invisible zipper. So despite
my recent back luck with that particular sewing notion, I decided to follow the
instructions and opt for an invisible zipper.
The sewing universe was perhaps trying to let me know that I
should not give up on them completely.
The thin cotton, plus a strip of organza worked just fine this time
around.
This dress, I suppose, was meant to restore my faith in the
invisible zipper . . .
Dress: Made by me,
Simplicity 1587
Shoes: Miz Mooz
Purse: Harvey ’s Seatbelt Bags
This is such a beautiful dress, Laura Mae!
ReplyDeleteAn absolutely beautiful dress. And I adore your shoes.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! That fabric really matches the pattern perfectly!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I absolutely love this dress on you. It fits you so well; the skirt, the sleeves, everything. The floral print is so perfect!
ReplyDelete:-)
ReplyDeletebeautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty dress! Great fabric pattern.
ReplyDeletelove this dress!!! the fabric is divine...perfect for spring and summer!!
ReplyDeletevery pretty☺
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful. Fabric and everything is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou look so beautiful! The dress is lovely and the print divine ;)
ReplyDeleteStunning! Love the fabric & the front detail of the dress.
ReplyDeleteLOVE LOVE LOVE!
ReplyDeleteyou look adorable with the dress!