But you won't have to wait that long to get a glimpse of the Crinoline part of that post.
With only 16 days until the wedding, it is time to get serious about making outfits for the upcoming 1940's/50's themed wedding.
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Step 1 Find a pattern.
With so little time, I have no interest in drafting 2 patterns from scratch. Luckily, I picked up these 3 vintage patterns at a yard sale about 7 years ago. A quick rummage through my pattern file, and they are now in my hands.
As I scan the back of the envelope, I feel a rush of excitement. Could it be true? I double check the numbers. YES!!!!! The Butterick pattern (the bigger image) is just the right size for my daughter. A chorus of angels begins to sing, while rainbows, and songbirds fill the air.
Step 2 Find the fabric.
With so little time, I have no interest in drafting 2 patterns from scratch. Luckily, I picked up these 3 vintage patterns at a yard sale about 7 years ago. A quick rummage through my pattern file, and they are now in my hands.
As I scan the back of the envelope, I feel a rush of excitement. Could it be true? I double check the numbers. YES!!!!! The Butterick pattern (the bigger image) is just the right size for my daughter. A chorus of angels begins to sing, while rainbows, and songbirds fill the air.
O.K., not really, but I was very happy.
Step 2 Find the fabric.
I found so many adorable vintage style prints that would have been perfect, and every single one was shot down by my daughter who insisted in THE TONE.
Finally, after a ridiculous amount of agonizing on my part, I choose a very simple fabric with a grid of dotted white lines forming diamonds on a blue back ground.
The verdict:
Step 3 Fit the bodice.
This is when things got tricky. In my excitement to choose a pattern, I didn't realize the front bodice pattern piece was missing. Luckily, the front facing was there. I used it along with the back bodice section to draft a new piece for the front. I have plenty of muslin on hand, so I cut out the bodice section, basted it together and tried it on her.
Hmm... a bit long and blousy. But what did I expect, the kids got a high natural waste and she's still on the willowy side.
A few strategically placed pins later, and all was well. I marked a new waistline and released her from the "torture"(her word) of fitting.
Her:
"mom, you know I'm kind of into solids, right?"
"mom, you know I'm kind of into solids, right?"
Me:
"o.k. come to the fabric store and help me pick something out."
Her:
Silent, as a look of terror spreads across her face.
Despite my threats of choosing something very pink
(she wanted blue)
with huge cabbage roses and lots of frilly stuff
(we're in that I don't want to be cutesy phase)
I ended up at the store alone.
Sigh.......
Finally, after a ridiculous amount of agonizing on my part, I choose a very simple fabric with a grid of dotted white lines forming diamonds on a blue back ground.
The verdict:
"It's nice" she says.
Next time, kiddo, it's cabbage roses all the way!!
Step 3 Fit the bodice.
This is when things got tricky. In my excitement to choose a pattern, I didn't realize the front bodice pattern piece was missing. Luckily, the front facing was there. I used it along with the back bodice section to draft a new piece for the front. I have plenty of muslin on hand, so I cut out the bodice section, basted it together and tried it on her.
Hmm... a bit long and blousy. But what did I expect, the kids got a high natural waste and she's still on the willowy side.
A few strategically placed pins later, and all was well. I marked a new waistline and released her from the "torture"(her word) of fitting.
Next up,
I realise that this was made over a year ago but could you happen to tell me what the pattern number is for the Butterick? I'd like to find it for myself.7
ReplyDeleteThe pattern number is 8026.
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