A 1970 princess-seamed dress. This dress is actually easy to put together. Of course, instead of a dress that has a back and a front, this dress has a front, two side fronts, two side backs, and a back. Obviously more thread is needed!I sewed the sleeveless dress, omitting the back zipper because I was probably using a double knit type fabric. I made sure to stay stitch each part (the front, back and 4 sides) to make sure that the fabric does not overstretch. I machine basted (long straight stitches) before I actually stitched the pieces together.
The facings give the armholes and the neck area a more polished appearance. I made sure to understitch the facings after attaching them to the dress to make sure they do not flop out as much. After I turned the facings to the inside of the dress, I slipstitched them to secure them to the dress. For instance, I slipstitched a portion of the armhole facing to the front and back facings where they meet. I made a 1/4" hem so that it is not noticeable. I also created a belt of the same fabric to give the dress more shape when worn.
This is an undated (perhaps mid-late 60's) Vogue Couturier pattern of an A-line dress designed by Spanish couturier Pertegaz, a disciple of Balenciaga.
This is not a dress I plan to wear out of the house. I used a knit that was previously a cover for one of our former sofas. It was slightly baggy on top and the armholes sagged. I consider this a "practice" version. I plan to make the next one with nicer fabric.
With better fabric and a smaller size, this dress would look and fit so much better!
This dress was actually really easy to make for being a "couturier" original!
A review of this pattern:
http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/readreview.pl?readreview=1&reviewnum=16169
This is a true Jiffy pattern with only three pieces involved! I sewed a top instead of the dress versions. This could look more dressy with another type of fabric.
I attached a piece of elastic joining the top ends of the halter. This looks very current and trendy. I prefer the fit of this halter top than the RTW ones I was trying to try on in the dressing rooms!
Here's a 1976 version of the ever popular wrap dress by Simplicity. This not quite the Diane Von Furstenberg verion, but one especially designed for wovens, with an attached back zipper. This is a 1976 Jiffy pattern (I would not call it a Jiffy, because there were more than 4 pattern pieces involved). Note a young Cheryl Tiegs on the left.
This is not really a "wrap" dress, but impersonates one with the tie. I really like the topstitched belt bodice and that hefty 70's collar!This psychedelic print is reminiscent of Pucci, or more like Sgt. Pepper?
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I am so ecstatic that this is actually the first time I made a dress that fits fine!
Marcia Brady's calling!
I wonder where and when I can wear this bold print dress!
This is my third vintage project since I officially started sewing about 7 years ago. This was one of the easiest outfits I sewed on my Husqvarna Viking 350. I like the ties and the neckline
This is the worn version. I need to lose a few pounds.
Here's a sewing pattern review:
http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/readreview.pl?readreview=1&reviewnum=15554
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