First of all, this amazing 50s cocktail dress, behold -
It looks even better in real life too! The colour looks a little washed in these photos, the lemony shell fabric is lovely and bright and not shiny or tacky as might be perceived by this photo. The fit is spot on too! It was meant to be.
Then I won these bad boys which arrived the same day -
I've never worked with vintage patterns before, and I was a bit worried about the sizing. I've heard the correct size should be taken at the high bust rather than the full bust? I sure hope that's correct because that's what I based this purchase on! I think I'll have to bite the bullet and buy some fitting muslin for these as I've heard the fitting can be pretty wack with vintage patterns.
So thank you Ebay once again for coming through with the goods. Hip hip, hooray.
Now, I need to top up my fabric stash, as I also brought this incredibly ugly looking out of print Vogue pattern last week. Looks can be deceiving, because I've seen some of the most beautiful dresses made up of view A on sewing.patternreview.com
It all started when I got more than a bit obsessed with this dress when I spied it on Modcloth..
So, once I've found the perfect olive green fabric I shall make it up with the above Vogue pattern, and I'll have the dress of my dreams, without paying $167 plus shipping.
Oh what loveyl purchases!!
ReplyDeleteWhen I was doing a fitting course, a friend and I both used vintage patterns. I used one from the 40's and ehr from the 70's. We both found that the high bust was too large, and had to be manipulated a bit to fit correctly.
I think this is because of the udnergarments they wore.
What I now do, is if the pattern is quite simple, I will compare it back to my personal blcok and make the appropriate adjustments.
Good luck and I look forward to seeing some of those amazing patterns done up! Some really nice ones in there
I put a bid on those patterns, then decided I had enough vintage patterns and to stop indulging myself. Love the yellow dress!
ReplyDeleteOooh, looks like you're going to be busy whipping up some awesome dresses! Enjoy xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a great buy!
ReplyDeleteI love the center bottom dress, very Joan (if you watch Mad Men..) also the lower right pattern, the sheath, looks stunning.
I find it best to go by my measurements with the vintage patterns and wing it a little (I'm a modern NZ 12, and that is a vintage 14/16 if that gives you an idea), you'll get a sense for your size as you go. Waists are usually smaller, as are arm holes and there is often little or no ease. But good idea to make a up a muslin, a wearable one if you have enough fabric!