my new project

[kamikat]

I just wanted to share my new project. Here is the pattern I'm working on for my Christmas dress. The copyright says 1949, but Olivia de Haviland was wearing a very similar dress is "My Love Came Back", filmed in 1940. The only thing different was the sleeves.
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kamikat

 

[The Bingstress]

Smashing!! You must post lots and lots of pictures of the finished project!

Hugs & blessings,
The Bingstress

 

[Lauren]

Ooh! Another vintage pattern person! Yay!

I love making dresses from vintage patterns, for the main reason that I don't have to worry about ripping or spilling on a sixty or more year old dress!

I am sure your dress will be beautiful! And yes, please post pictures!

 

[Scarlet Belle]

Ooooo Kamikat!!! GORGEOUS. You will be the belle of the ball. What fabric have you chosen?

Also, a question to all you sewers - I have collected quite a few fabby vintage patterns, but they are all really tiny. Does anyone know the rules on altering pattern sizes to make them bigger?

 

[kamikat]

It depends on how small the pattern is. If you need just an inch or two through the side, you can add a bit to the side seam allowance. Remember that every 1/4in works out to 1in on your finished product. Meaning that if you add 1/4 in to both side front and side back, you add a total of 1 inch. If you need more than one or two sizes, get a book on grading. Also, there are bigger patterns out there. I wear a size 14 US in stores and regularly find patterns on eBay that fit. In fact, if you go to oldpatterns.com, they have a section of patterns for the plus-sized lady. She regularly has patterns that fit a 46inch bust.
kamikat