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April 12, 2010 by Erica

I finished my dress on Sunday afternoon and immediately wore it and thoroughly enjoyed it! The weather was nice and sunny but with a cooler breeze so it was perfect for this type of weather.

I did have an “Ah ha” moment with the cuffs. For some reason, I was trying to sew together the sides that make the cuff round before sewing the ends of the seam together….So, instead of making a lovely cuff, I was making a pouch, envelope, or whatever you would like to call it; definitely not a cuff though. Once that problem was solved, everything else went smoothly!

I went with a zipper instead of snaps and I did a blind hem with the machine rather than following the instructions of the pattern and doing it by hand. I’m lazy, I know but I was ready to wear my new dress!

The fabric is cotton and I enjoy the weight of it for cooler spring and possibly autumn days but I am still going to make another version in rayon challis and I think I will enjoy the drape of that version more, especially in the sleeves. I do like my sleeves, but I would like to have another version that falls/drapes more rather than poofing out.

I’m on a roll now to get more done for Me-Made-May!!

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Posted in Life, Projects | Tagged Cotton, Dress, Me-Made-May, Vintage | 12 Comments

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on April 12, 2010 at 9:31 am | Reply Trudy callan

I adore your dress. It’s just beautiful. I love the styles of the 40s.

Trudy
http://www.sewingwithtrudy.blogspot.com
on April 12, 2010 at 10:04 am | Reply Debi

Looks fabulous! I love those sleeves! So happy you are doing Me-Made-May
on April 12, 2010 at 10:52 am | Reply Tasia

So pretty! The fabric looks perfect in that style, and don’t you look gorgeous walking the dog in your vintage dress
on April 12, 2010 at 5:51 pm | Reply Brumby

The dress is gorgeous, I have being on the hunt for a nice black background floral for ages but with no luck so am quite envious. I also love you ‘pup’ very handsome!
on April 12, 2010 at 11:36 pm | Reply Bess

I have serious dress envy! That is absolutely lovely. Great job!
on April 13, 2010 at 4:27 am | Reply Lily

Spectacular! Love it!
on April 13, 2010 at 11:09 am | Reply Amy

What a wonderful job! That dress is so pretty. I love the sleeves, too. And what a handsome puppy. : )
on April 13, 2010 at 4:51 pm | Reply Marie

Simply stunning! Can you tell us what fabric you used…I assume its not cotton?
- on April 13, 2010 at 5:40 pm | Reply Erica
  
  Actually, it is cotton! I got it from my local fabric store (Hancock Fabrics) on sale and I tried to look for it online but was unable to find it. But yes, I was surprised that it was cotton when I picked it up from the bolt!
on April 14, 2010 at 3:12 pm | Reply Marie

Thank for your reply, your dress is truly beautiful!
on April 15, 2010 at 12:45 pm | Reply Erica

Thank you so much for all of your lovely comments! They mean so much to me
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