Ok, ok I've taken a bit of liberty with the lyrics...but it was the only title I could come up at 10 o'clock at night that will link with this post. :o)
Later this month my daughter's school will be celebrating a big birthday and as part of that celebration the children will be putting on a performance where each class will be representing a decade in the last 80 years. My daughter's class is representing the 1960's and need to be dressed accordingly. I figured the only way to be sure I was getting the style right with her dress was to buy a vintage pattern off Ebay and dust off my dressmaking skills. Here's the pattern I found...
Here's something you wouldn't see today...
And here is the finished dress.
I have to say that the construction methods on the instructions were very different to how I think they would be written today and I had to make it up as I went...but I'm thrilled (as is my daughter) at the results.
Incidentally I have put a huge hem on the dress which can be let down as she grows...it was something my grandmother did on the dresses she made for me and even in 2009 it's still a good idea ;o)
Until next time...
Later this month my daughter's school will be celebrating a big birthday and as part of that celebration the children will be putting on a performance where each class will be representing a decade in the last 80 years. My daughter's class is representing the 1960's and need to be dressed accordingly. I figured the only way to be sure I was getting the style right with her dress was to buy a vintage pattern off Ebay and dust off my dressmaking skills. Here's the pattern I found...
Incidentally I have put a huge hem on the dress which can be let down as she grows...it was something my grandmother did on the dresses she made for me and even in 2009 it's still a good idea ;o)
Until next time...
20 Lovely Comments:
I think I may have worn a dress from that pattern to my uncles wedding! It's adorable on your daughter!
What a brilliant dress! I particularly love the fabric you've used - so perfect!
Lucy x
OMG, that pattern looks very familiar to me, too. I used to sew for my girls and really enjoyed seeing this. Thanks Jane!
Fabulous! Aren't retro fashions fun?
Absolutely adorable and I love the colors.
VERY cool Jane! It looks perfect and VERY 60-ish!!!
What a great dress - and the fabric is perfect. I loved the 60s patterns, and could always find something that suited me, unlike now. Perhaps I should just go back to making retro-dresses.
Oh it's fantastic - love that contrast colour pleat!
what a brilliant dress - the fabrics are lovely and you have made it perfectly!
I'm sure I used to wear a dress like that. Mine was lime green! Your yellow version is very pretty, your daughter will be the belle of the ball.
beautiful dress and the fabric is very pretty. I'm very bad in reading instructions..:( I'm more of visual readers.
Hi
Off topic, but I am the Mum to Holly on the mail swap. Just thought I would let you know we got the second letter today and are busy working on a reply :)
Your blog is lovely - one day I aspire to be as skilled. I have a machine but I am a bit scared of it at the moment. One day.....
Nice to meet you!
Well no wonder you're both pleased - that's really cool. I'm a big fan of large hems too! x
Very mod! I loved the inverted pleat back then and I still do today.
How adorable. The material is cute. And I love the socks too.
Hi Jane, thanks for stopping by my blog today and leaving such a nice comment.
I really enjoyed looking through your blog and am now a follower! ;o)
Jill :o)
That's lovely!! I was a little one then & used to wear dresses like that!! Mum used to buy dresses that I "Could grow into"!! My uncles used to call me "Polly longfrocks"!!!
Aaaaah happy days!!!
Sharon xx
totally awesome...and i love the fabric choices! can you make one for me :)
The dress is lovely. I recently found a pattern I had made up in 1969 or so on Ebay, for a ruffled, midi-length peasant skirt. How fun!
I love the dress
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