As I was cleaning up old folders full of pictures on my computer today, I came across these. So yes, it is official, I am years behind in posting to this blog. And I will never ever catch up at this point (or at least, that's the way it feels). But that's okay.
I made this dress so long ago, it was before I had figured out the sizing employed by Butterick (aka McCalls Pattern Company) patterns. The copyright on the pattern envelope is 2000, and that seems pretty close to when I made this dress.
It turned out rather large since I blindly trusted the sizing chart and didn't bother with finished measurements. I don't do that anymore!
And because of the design, the oversized version of the garment was never very flattering. But since I loved this whimsical print so much, I did something that I rarely, if ever, do. I basically took the whole thing apart and made it fit. And this dress is fully lined.
I enjoyed wearing the dress for a long time once those adjustments were made, and then it sat in my closet for even longer.
Then three years ago, it caught my eye as I was rummaging through the closet, and I pulled it out to wear again.
And now that the weather has warmed up considerably (it was 97 degrees today, yuck), I think I will pull it out again. Thank you old photos for reminding me of my old wardrobe!
Dress: Made by me, Butterick 6637
Necklace: Refashioned by me
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ReplyDeleteThe dress has all the elements of your style template; long hem, shoulders showing, and shoes showcased. One is about to let slip, in the most off-hand of inklings, that the dress would look amazing in a linen print (and would serve someone well in 97 degree heat).
Summer is upon us all, and as curious a summer as it looks to be, it's the perfect time to again thank you for this blog, your sharing, and for being a quirky constant that those in the know turn to when their own style rudder is not in the water.
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