Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Miss Modern


Well, not completely modern. 


The skirt is a vintage dress pattern that I love.  I actually wore the dress today and have decided I need to make a Fall or Winter appropriate version.  


One more project to add to the list, which gets longer every day!


I am not exactly sure what made me pair these two designs together, but I am very pleased with the result.


The Cynthia Rowley design is wonderful . . . and those pants look pretty cute, too.  If only I was six feet tall like the model.


There have been quite a few questions about the bra cups I used for this top.  They are Dritz Soft Molded Bra Cups I found at JoAnn Fabrics – nothing special.  I will say that I have used their Molded Bra Cups before and they are like armor.  I prefer something that can actually bend – both for wearing and during construction of the garment!  The Soft Molded version can be trimmed down, which is also handy.


Because the design has under-bust and princess seams, there are plenty of seam allowances to tack them into place.


It just hit me – both of these patterns are Simplicity.  Perhaps the pairing is not so strange after all, even if they are separated by sixty plus years!



Top:  Made by me, Simplicity 1371
Skirt:  Made by me, Simplicity 3224
Shoes:  Hinge

11 comments:

  1. It looks really quite 1950s as a set. I love that faux-halter neckline. It looks so cool to wear but more comfortable than a true halter, which I find give me a sore neck. Definitely one I would make.

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  2. This is absolutely smashing on you!

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  3. Laura, I always enjoy seeing what you've made. An Autumn version will be fun!

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  4. Very cute! Looks like something a gal would wear in those 40s college musicals.

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  5. I wasn't very fond of the top when I first saw the top on your dressform. On you it is beautiful. It is unique and very flattering.

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  6. Gorgeous colours and designs! You wear wear halter style necks extremely well.

    ♥ Jessica

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  7. You do "sort of modern" very well! And thank you for the info on the soft molded bra cuts - I'll definitely open my mind to the possibilities, and might find myself making something I wouldn't otherwise!

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  8. Love your outfit and it really suits you.

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  9. I love seeing your outfits but my goodness I am so in love with your shoes too. They are always perfect compliment to your outfits.

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  10. Love the whole ensemble! Beautiful.

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  11. The fit of your blouse is impeccable!!! I hope to have such refined skills some day!

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