Sombreros Again
Awhile ago I blogged about a blouse I made with a sombrero print, and mentioned that the fabric had come in other color schemes, and bought another scheme for a dress. Well, boy am I glad I bought the fabric when I did, because now all of the fabric is gone! Not cool, I know. But here is what I made…
This dress really stressed how much of a novice seamstress I still am. Some of you are aware of my difficulty with/fear of side zippers, and this pattern originally called for a side zipper (or slide fastener as they were called back then) so I changed the pattern slightly to accommodate a back zipper. Additionally, I decided to added to the bodice length, since I have a lower than average waist, and more often than not end up with garments both from patterns and ready-made with waists above mine. I held up the pattern piece to my body, and thought an inch would do it. But an inch turned out to be just a little too much for this pattern. This was also the first dress I made that featured pockets, and the instructions had me quite perplexed. Eventually I figured it out…whether or not it was the right way or not, I don’t know. But the point is, they are in there!
Up next on the sewing table is an outfit I’m making for a friend’s 20s themed housewarming party. I’m making what is really a costume from a film, because it is an outfit I’ve been dying to own since I saw it way back in 1999, I figured it’s a good time to make it! It may appear pretty similar to something you all have already recently seen, but whatever! That’s okay! The party is this Saturday so I better get back to sewing! After this project, I’ll be taking a bit of a sewing break and refocus my energy on my much neglected Etsy shop.
Outfit
Dress: Made by me, using Simplicity 2074 from my grandmother’s collection.
Copper Earrings and Bracelet: Brownsville Antique Fair, Brownsville, Oregon
Copper Belt: Buffalo Exchange, Portland, Oregon
Shoes: Wanderlust, Portland, Oregon
This dress is so cute! And I am in *love* with your belt!
Lisa.
cute cute cute!!
Just adorable! The renoir belt and the bangle really set it off. And the shoes are a great match also.
I love seeing your sewing projects, they always turn out so well! Looking forward to seeing your next 20s themed outfit.
You are amazing!!! I loved your sombrero blouse and I am delighted that you made a dress in the same print 😀
You did such a great job! I love seeing how you tackle these vintage patterns! If you do get a handle on a side zipper, this would be a great tutorial! How awesome is that belt! We don’t see too much in the way of copper. It is so funny that you are wearing a bracelet too. I was just thinking the other day of things my father made for me and wishing I still had some of them and I remember being very little and him making me a copper bracelet. How fun to see yours!
Great pattern and it looks even better on you! I really love that copper belt you’ve paired with it… I’ve been looking for a similar one for a while now. x
I love that copper belt! I’m always shortening my bodices (on dresses and patterns) if only we could balance each other out and neither of us would have to alter again! Fab dress. xx Shauna
My word, what a marvelously cool, vibrant dress! That pattern is crazy fun and looks so awesome with the eye-catching copper accessories you partnered it with. Really great outfit, dear gal!
♥ Jessica
It looks fabulous Janey! I think you definitely undersell yourself on your sewing skills. Can’t wait to see the next project. xx
the dress turned out great. … the sombrero print is too cute.
This looks great! The dress itself is so nice, but that print is such a standout! Love the colors, too.
xo, Michelle
Turned out so pretty! That print is just so you, it’s destiny. I’ll never stop being amused at how much you hate side zips, for I have equal hatred for back zippers. There is nothing I hate more than trying to get a back zipper up, or it getting stuck, or it constantly starting to come unzipped. Arg! Haha. Can’t wait to see what you come up with for the 20s party!
Fantastic-O!
Fabulous print, and equally fabulous dress! Well done! And that belt it just perfect.