I was in two minds about writing a blog post for this little outfit but in the end I decided that I wanted a record of it. It wasn't a long or complicated make but I'm really happy with how it turned out. And the pictures made me laugh!
The pattern I used is Style 1711 from 1976 which I found almost by accident on eBay. It is perfect for a Victorian style dressing up and I think I will make it again as normal wear, I like it! I do enjoy using vintage patterns for children's wear probably more than for me as I don't have to worry about fitting issues. I only changed two things when making this; I omitted the high neck band and finished the edge with a bias strip instead, and I left the back of the apron open for a more aprony look. Oh, and I left the frill off the bottom too!
I bought the fabric on my most recent trip to Goldhawk Road and I'm really pleased with it. The grey/blue fabric for the main dress has a slight check running through it and is almost a trouser weight. I think the dress will get worn by itself a bit, I like the style of it. The sleeves need shortening first though!
Following on from my last post I can confirm that reward charts also work on adults and as a reward for making a new dress to wear on Saturday night (not even started yet!) I am going to be heavily influenced by Marilla and make myself some nice loungewear! Featuring bananas!!
She looks so cute! Very Victorian too so well done.
ReplyDeleteThis turned out brilliantly! Totally Victorian!
ReplyDeleteShe was pleased which is the main thing!
DeleteI love 70s patterns for girls, they are so fun. Hope she was njoys wearing this. I have to provide a Tudor outfit in December "no need to go to to much expense" said the accompanying letter! Tudor??????!!!
ReplyDeleteHa ha, good luck!! Tights and a tunic??
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