My latest post on the Penny Rose Fabrics blog is up today! You won't want to miss this one- I delved into vintage housedresses....
This dress has the biggest pockets in the history of pockets...
....Cute piping accents (since I momentarily forgot how much I don't really like sewing piping!)....
....And the whole thing is a wrap style!
See more details on their blog!
And also stay tuned for a post in the next month or so about a local factory that made its own label of housedresses in the 1920s-60s! Fun, fun!!
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Oh my WORD!!!!! Favorite dress EVER.
ReplyDeleteThanks!! :-)
DeleteI like the style of this dress. Large pockets in dresses and skirts are quite rare but so useful - they should be encouraged!
ReplyDeleteI agree! I can kind of see why huge pockets went out of fashion though- they make my hips feel HUGE! Thankfully they don't look that way. ;-)
DeletePretty dress. Would you mind me sharing this on Sassy Sewing Bees in the future? I link to your post and let you know when. https://www.facebook.com/SassySewingBees
ReplyDeleteThat's just fine! Thanks for asking! :-)
DeleteJust lovely! What is the year, brand, or number for the pattern you used? I recently sewed an Advance brand dress pattern dated to 1955 which has the same neckline detailing and pocket style, though it doesn't wrap around.
ReplyDeleteKelly, that's so funny! My pattern is Advance 7711- c. 1956 according to the vintage pattern wikia- http://vintagepatterns.wikia.com/wiki/File:7711.jpg. I wonder if they just re-released the design as a housedress the next year! Fascinating!
DeleteSuch a sweet dress. The piping was worth the effort!
ReplyDeleteThanks! This was actually my *third* try on finding a piping fabric/width I liked...grrrrr..... so I'm glad it had such a happy ending! ;-)
DeleteSoooo gorgeous! I love your makeup as well!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Savannah! <3
DeleteSo cute, as always. I love your background for these pictures and look forward to hearing more!
ReplyDeleteBest,
Quinn
Thanks Quinn! That post is still coming! Soon.... ;-)
DeleteAnother fantastic creation Lily! So pretty on you.
ReplyDeleteThank you! <3
DeleteOoh, that piping trim! This dress looks super gorgeous, it's a fabulous make. That fabric is super cute too, the white floral print is lovely. ❤
ReplyDeletexox,
bonita of Lavender & Twill
Thanks so much, Bonita! This dress reminded me of you and your darling wrap dress! :-)
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