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!
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!