Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Retro Amazing

New dress

Since I started working at the Bernina dealership and am surrounded by sewing machines and fabric all day again I've been inspired to sew again. I've made a few projects at work for store samples but wanted to do something for me. Plus I needed clothes to wear to work.

New dress
This simple sundress has a fabulous retro 60's housewife feel to it that I just love. The bodice is fully lined and it has a zipper on the left underarm seam. The bodice detail of the bust pleats instead of darts and the waist band give a nice fitted look. Plus it has pockets! Who doesn't want a dress with pockets?!?!
New dress
I put it on and immediately began channeling Lucille Ball, Barbara Billingsley and Betty Draper. I must wear this dress with pearls.
New dress

The fabric is from the Moda line Freebird by MoMo (available in my etsy store!) The pattern is Simplicity 2886

3 comments:

  1. That is so cute. I cut a muslin for this dress and I will hav to do a FBA so I was looking up versions and came across your blog. I'm making mine from an old sheet.

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