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Inky · Nov 2, 2010

SheBear74 said:
Inky, I think Crwritt is just gorgeous, but I hope you don't change a thing! I loooooove your look too!!!

Thanks SheBear

that's awfully nice of you to say - but i get bored and vacillate on keeping this high-maintenance red! we'll see

Inky · Nov 2, 2010

alright, i love collecting patterns, fabric and would love to find more time to sew, but I finally did work up the EvaDress 3322 1940's overalls.

I had an older version of the pattern and I've found out in exchanging e-mail with Xandra that some of the problems with the side seams of the bodice not being the same length and the instructions missing some information (regarding the "details" section) have been fixed in a revision from January 2010.

All in all, this is a lovely pattern that fits great, once you get past the initial fitting! You definitely should make a muslin of the top portion as more than one of us has experienced some gaping in the center front. The only change I will make for my next pair is to have the straps button in front for ease of removal - back strap buttons are worthless if you don't have help in the ladies room!

and on Halloween as Inky the Riveter and her Sailor Boy

Lauren · Nov 2, 2010

That looks awesome, Inky! You look so cute!

Drappa · Nov 2, 2010

I really want to be like you Inky in a few years!
And Kamikat, very jealous of your sewing skills.

BoPeep · Nov 2, 2010

How fun, Inky! I love your look! I'm back into overalls for the winter, too.

23SkidooWithYou · Nov 2, 2010

Gasp! Inky...you picked up a sailor??? What will Mr. Inky say? Oh, wait...that IS Mr Inky. You guys look adorable and I love the coveralls.

NancyLouise · Nov 3, 2010

Inky, those are great overalls! I have a Hollywood overall pattern I am tempted to get started with!

NancyLouise · Nov 3, 2010

Finally, my first post in this thread! I'm super excited about having finally finished this. It's Hollywood 1326 modified to more of a slim skirt shape and lined(!).

More detail shots on my blog if you'd like to see

Link is below!

Foofoogal · Nov 3, 2010

I love plaid anything. Wrote about it on my blog recently. Very nice NancyLouise. I will go read your blog now.

Land-O-LakesGal · Nov 3, 2010

Inky said:
The only change I will make for my next pair is to have the straps button in front for ease of removal - back strap buttons are worthless if you don't have help in the ladies room!

Inky those look adorable!!!
that back button issue was the first thing I thought when I saw that pattern. Overalls are on my to do list and I have that pattern but thought I might opt for the Decades of Style 30's Sweetheart Pattern but your overalls definitely make me go hmm.....

kamikat · Nov 3, 2010

I don't use the back buttons at all. Putting them on the front would make getting dressed and undressed so much easier. Inky, you two look fantastic!

Inky · Nov 3, 2010

thank you so much ladies!!

Land-O-LakesGal, I just got that pattern from Decades of Style and am going to give them a go next week in some fine wale corduroy. I'm interested to see how they are compared to the 1940's pattern in fit.

deadpandiva · Nov 4, 2010

Land-O-LakesGal said:
Inky those look adorable!!!
that back button issue was the first thing I thought when I saw that pattern. Overalls are on my to do list and I have that pattern but thought I might opt for the Decades of Style 30's Sweetheart Pattern but your overalls definitely make me go hmm.....

I am wanting to make that decades of style pattern also.
Love those overalls Inky. i may have to give them a go again. The first pair I did were awful.
Lovley skirt NancyLouise. I love plaid but am a little intemidated by it.

LittleMissPussyCat · Nov 4, 2010

Okay one of favourite homemade gowns, it was my wedding gown, and is not Golden Era, but I do love it.

I made everything that I am wearing except the stockings and shawl which were new and the veil which is an original antique one. I even made my under garments and shoes.

annet · Nov 4, 2010

wooow! that's absolutely amazing!

Foofoogal · Nov 4, 2010

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What fun. Congratulations. Love it all but especially the shoes. Welcome.

LittleMissPussyCat · Nov 4, 2010

Thank you, it took some work, especially the bonnet and shoes. All made on a vintage hand cranked sewing machine.

Lauren · Nov 4, 2010

Wonderful! I love Regency clothing.

BoPeep · Nov 4, 2010

Inky, Land-O-Lakes and deadpandiva - I've used the Decades of Style 30s overalls and found them to be very nice. The pants fit great, but I did alter the bib a little. I added darts going from the armpit towards the bust to reduce gaping.

Ms Sew-n-Sew · Nov 4, 2010

I'm part way through the Decades of Style pattern. I didn't make a muslin (doh!) and have found the bodice to be absolutely enormous and the waist a tad tight. I really hope you have better luck!

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