Great VINTAGE FASHION blogs

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH3733ohOFtvPPjQWniD1MTLyLVH-1qoR7a83dSdCg6Uo2cakGDB8ygxwDz6igt8J68WdnBrYRtRrMLAKwELUbrbQOqQJ9M1K6_FkdlvXhRi-pUgs7XJOoc30qPC4aYca6RLFUr4iADJLh/s1600/IMG_3543.JPG"><img alt="Jacques Tiffeau" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560259383738795058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH3733ohOFtvPPjQWniD1MTLyLVH-1qoR7a83dSdCg6Uo2cakGDB8ygxwDz6igt8J68WdnBrYRtRrMLAKwELUbrbQOqQJ9M1K6_FkdlvXhRi-pUgs7XJOoc30qPC4aYca6RLFUr4iADJLh/s400/IMG_3543.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 375px; height: 600px;" /></a><br />Here's a few Vintage Fashion blogs that I think are great fun.<br />See one you haven't visited before? <br />Cruise by and say "hi".<br /><br /><a href="http://coutureallure.blogspot.com/">Couture Allure Vintage Fashion</a><br />Such eye candy! I just love to see what beauties she's found. They are always gorgeous.<br /><br /><a href="http://wearinghistory.blogspot.com/">Wearing History</a><br />Neat articles about fashion history, along with sewing projects.<br />It's a fun read.<br /><br /><a href="http://vestedbeevintage.blogspot.com/">Vestedbee Vintage</a><br />I love the way she styles and wears her vintage finds.<br />This is a great jumping off point into fashion trends with vintage pieces.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Image photo: Fall/Winter 1960<br />Both outfits are in plaid wool by Jacques Tiffeau, who won his first Coty Award that year as an American designer.</span>

Great VINTAGE FASHION blogs

Here's a few Vintage Fashion blogs that I think are great fun.See one you haven't visited before? Cruise by and say "hi".Couture Allure Vintage FashionSuch eye candy! I just love to see what beauties she's found. They are always gorgeous.Wearing HistoryNeat articles about fashion history, along wi…

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How to: COPY a DRESS or KNOCK-OFF a PATTERN

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVjkd3xI3iUxI8qgY21kD738NwEUjItlU-adtvptHyAua9e1otljXp8EfISvuFHbOsJ-7FKhzgmCXEPS14_abK_EOWiJUQRhoSYL83oWaZ8XOBNQKqIvr3SftCXQXX1VggUDiwfYOt6-r9/s1600/IMG_1941.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559493566215200002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVjkd3xI3iUxI8qgY21kD738NwEUjItlU-adtvptHyAua9e1otljXp8EfISvuFHbOsJ-7FKhzgmCXEPS14_abK_EOWiJUQRhoSYL83oWaZ8XOBNQKqIvr3SftCXQXX1VggUDiwfYOt6-r9/s400/IMG_1941.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 307px;" /></a>How can you copy a dress? How can you make a pattern from your favorite fashion? If you have ever loved a vintage dress and wanted to sew another, then knowing some basic techniques for copying garments would be helpful.<br /><br />This tutorial will show you how I made a pattern from this vintage mid-1950's cotton dress. I chose a very simple style, one with short kimono style sleeves that are cut in one with the bodice. I also used a style with only one simple bodice dart in both front and back.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnc2ymyXdqHDMRjRf5HFtVgsh3cUXVFFVhZ4-J7aVXNenbF82KKYjnami_vFrStz-F0IL_u5Q1Fo3wCdLi-_N8JZMAZDCD9cg22UqJGzEadcUWXpzVIDclLH00JpFZ2QBqDiukp7SWPZlP/s1600/IMG_1950.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559493403067004258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnc2ymyXdqHDMRjRf5HFtVgsh3cUXVFFVhZ4-J7aVXNenbF82KKYjnami_vFrStz-F0IL_u5Q1Fo3wCdLi-_N8JZMAZDCD9cg22UqJGzEadcUWXpzVIDclLH00JpFZ2QBqDiukp7SWPZlP/s400/IMG_1950.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 388px;" /></a>The details in this bodice are a simple wing collar with sleeve cuff to match. There is a button front as well.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBMHZzW62r6H47soGT4u5K5Uyolw6fBgF27gCCo2VCDuX6ZR4EkjZ-I9OFzJ12usUVULyYVuPKg_kPcAnmtvMgUvh3Pp_V_YUBt7L64NAuR-6Im9gu2ZogPhsPLiksJL8FgOnS4HHh2LjH/s1600/IMG_1952.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559493255706786754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBMHZzW62r6H47soGT4u5K5Uyolw6fBgF27gCCo2VCDuX6ZR4EkjZ-I9OFzJ12usUVULyYVuPKg_kPcAnmtvMgUvh3Pp_V_YUBt7L64NAuR-6Im9gu2ZogPhsPLiksJL8FgOnS4HHh2LjH/s400/IMG_1952.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 385px; height: 400px;" /></a>The back view is 'clean', without details, showing a one piece construction with darts to make the fit.<br /><br />As you follow these photos, you may want to 'click' on the image to see an enlarged version, as some details are small.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">tools and materials:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Cork Board:</span> I use a large old bulletin board<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Paper:</span> I use plain white butcher paper, because that is easy to find. Using the BACK side of old gift wrap in a wide width can work as well. If you have access to pattern 'dot' paper, then that is best. But I will show you how to work without that grid.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Ruler:</span> A 12" or 18" ruler and a yard stick<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Pins:</span> I prefer pearl head pins because they are easy to use and see.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Pattern Wheel:</span> This is ideal, but I will also show you how to use a pin to create marks if you don't have this tool.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Pencil:</span> sharp<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Dress:</span> Pressed and smooth<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">TERMS:</span> I will use the following terms<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Grainline and On Grain:</span> this is the 'up and down' direction that follows the yarns (warp) that would have been tied to the loom. It is a perfect vertical line.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Cross Grain:</span> This is the 'side to side' yarn direction, that follows the yarns (weft or fill) that would have been woven across the loom. It is a perfect horizontal line that is exactly perpendicular to the Grainline.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Bias:</span> This is a perfect diagonal line (45 degrees) created when the vertical grainline and horizontal cross grain line are folded together. This is the same line that is created when a bandana is folded to create a triangle. This diagonal has stretch properities.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Selvage:</span> This is the fabric edge. Traditionally it is woven when the cross grain yarns (weft or fill) turn and weave back across the fabric. More modern wide with textiles may have a 'fringey' selvage.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Center front (CF):</span> This is the front line of a garment. It can be found when the sides of the garment are evenly matched together, creating a fold (center front fold). In most garments, this is on grain and oriented perfectly vertical on the textile.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Center back (CB):</span> This is the perfect back line of a garment and is determined the same way as center front.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq5ltjHYjY9sgRygRU39Dki3_lEk2lvHTmOarKquZRgbr6QGGv-PnFiz8uqhIEA8QcJMrGLZYREEaDYUNR18RL5hCm9VrF9S0wTJf8nhW83v-z7z7JM_R0DJkkHl05-env80GwaERaKQm_/s1600/IMG_1935.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559500300490882306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq5ltjHYjY9sgRygRU39Dki3_lEk2lvHTmOarKquZRgbr6QGGv-PnFiz8uqhIEA8QcJMrGLZYREEaDYUNR18RL5hCm9VrF9S0wTJf8nhW83v-z7z7JM_R0DJkkHl05-env80GwaERaKQm_/s400/IMG_1935.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 295px; height: 400px;" /></a>This project will begin with the back view because it is the least complex.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwVOr7nks-cpGaa_CAWww_BEaUPYk6AscMHBTB0mPGzygjvPXZGqdm6Fu1y2yOZ_Bmqi34g9EZ8JVn0Vjpde9oZivEEbD6LLuVI5zDJqJFblmywGhq6BtGHYskYhJSOjxwb18c0bvozAji/s1600/IMG_1920.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559502639926746242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwVOr7nks-cpGaa_CAWww_BEaUPYk6AscMHBTB0mPGzygjvPXZGqdm6Fu1y2yOZ_Bmqi34g9EZ8JVn0Vjpde9oZivEEbD6LLuVI5zDJqJFblmywGhq6BtGHYskYhJSOjxwb18c0bvozAji/s400/IMG_1920.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>Step 1: <span style="font-weight:bold;">Find the center back line on the bodice</span><br />Work from the inside of the garment, match up the dart seams, side seams and neckline, pinning those together. This will produce a center back fold. You may press this flat<br /><br />Step 2: <span style="font-weight:bold;">Draft the center back line on paper</span><br />Lay a length of paper about 18" long on your cork board, pin the corners down.<br />Use your ruler to draw a sharp line that is about 18" long with at least 15" of paper width on one side. I turn the board sideways, and will work that way in the photos.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJfwX52yYWaR277y30f6DXrflFGwy277BE-_P30cj-Wy5k-YnG4qFLxUSkzDAWEbyqywb6-6GFeGlhZbK9IlTlll1ruvDz8GVpZLCmCHaUiVJkIldnWgpdaweqRI2CQD8cucQsO3uO332t/s1600/IMG_1921.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559503104819213602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJfwX52yYWaR277y30f6DXrflFGwy277BE-_P30cj-Wy5k-YnG4qFLxUSkzDAWEbyqywb6-6GFeGlhZbK9IlTlll1ruvDz8GVpZLCmCHaUiVJkIldnWgpdaweqRI2CQD8cucQsO3uO332t/s400/IMG_1921.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>Step 3: <span style="font-weight:bold;">Align the center back line</span><br />Lay your back bodice that is pinned so that the center back fold is exactly on the drafted line. Here I use my ruler to guide me. I then pin the fabric from waist to neckline on this fold.<br /><br />Run the pattern wheel down the edge of your CB fold.<br />Run the pattern wheel along the waistline and neckline as far as you can without getting into any pulled areas.<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Alternative method</span>: using a long pin (corsage pin works well), run a length of 'stab' punches down the fold line. I just 'hop' the pin down the line, creating a length of pin dots.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjejRE4k7Ankg8Tz92Mx2H8tRTQazZbu5Mqu39J6J8NcGXXCluxfV-lDAUishjwLCInh816-gAPfq_9WbVN3cjVkDQcxrheVud_rEewdWyeGJ5uU3lrxfJJT0dEMmsQhln2u_3DHkXnT1ze/s1600/IMG_1925.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559503674767840098" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjejRE4k7Ankg8Tz92Mx2H8tRTQazZbu5Mqu39J6J8NcGXXCluxfV-lDAUishjwLCInh816-gAPfq_9WbVN3cjVkDQcxrheVud_rEewdWyeGJ5uU3lrxfJJT0dEMmsQhln2u_3DHkXnT1ze/s400/IMG_1925.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 227px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">NOTE: </span>When I pin, I use a technique where two pins are in a "V" position. This helps to keep them fixed in place and not pull out.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Vv-KPNbrOeFUozn9oq9MMl_s6dt-Ag5SRRsXTm4ix4_EQ53PlKzNGzO4DCxsFG3_btLA1cxRG_vTwjHIAY4r7KUSf14NSenfs6B6Gb49IFMq7-1rcIF7bj97cqQwuQFGLW7TeSUI7Fo7/s1600/IMG_1926.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559504072692762162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Vv-KPNbrOeFUozn9oq9MMl_s6dt-Ag5SRRsXTm4ix4_EQ53PlKzNGzO4DCxsFG3_btLA1cxRG_vTwjHIAY4r7KUSf14NSenfs6B6Gb49IFMq7-1rcIF7bj97cqQwuQFGLW7TeSUI7Fo7/s400/IMG_1926.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br />Step 3:<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Draft the Dart:</span> In this photo you can see how the dart tip is also pinned down. It is important to keep the grain of the fabric straight. The yarns should stay in a perfect 'grid' orientation, and not be stretched towards a bias or diagonal.<br /><br />Run the pattern wheel up the dart seam line from waistline seam to the point. Accent that point with a cross mark to create a bulls eye "T".<br /><br />Step 4: <span style="font-weight:bold;">Bodice side and shoulder seams:</span> It may be necessary to remove the CB pins as you smooth the garment towards the side seams. Smooth a perfect horizontal out from the point of bust and pin that point.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">SUGGESTION: </span> Work out from the dart's point to smooth out the fabric towards each seam line. Think of this like the center of a clock with the hands radiation outwards. This will maintain the dart's position, and the fabric grainline more easily.<br /><br />You will need to release the dart pins that are in place from the waistline to the point <span style="font-style:italic;">below</span> the dart point. As you smooth the fabric, the dart should pivot a bit away from that original location. This is forming the dart's tuck of excess fabric. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH8ThLVMxXLXjdi5EDHF-O7Q9luarf7Sxso0flv7VeQNsZURoizU7_jqKkpg0sLnFRTaKyY3oKwfVULealtMv31aMjeb1pTeIVD7UhiqKfg5-WwLuTg5FY9eYpgE5ohPNWy6dWGynsUncn/s1600/IMG_1930.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559505644017260610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH8ThLVMxXLXjdi5EDHF-O7Q9luarf7Sxso0flv7VeQNsZURoizU7_jqKkpg0sLnFRTaKyY3oKwfVULealtMv31aMjeb1pTeIVD7UhiqKfg5-WwLuTg5FY9eYpgE5ohPNWy6dWGynsUncn/s400/IMG_1930.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a>Pin out the remaining waistline seam, side seams, neckline, shoulder and sleeve. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCEi2t-mGDdj6aOwpD1wPni63Payt9gpaQgJLw4WsYsSkcbazRf76BHMShkEit4g5OYhO71zqhPosZKEBTgT8lZC45pkIdxYhT9NshEWc0oiLPjdS4RNn2Ktb3CP4IqPsNiwwzZaOGoDlg/s1600/IMG_1909.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559517252813140210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCEi2t-mGDdj6aOwpD1wPni63Payt9gpaQgJLw4WsYsSkcbazRf76BHMShkEit4g5OYhO71zqhPosZKEBTgT8lZC45pkIdxYhT9NshEWc0oiLPjdS4RNn2Ktb3CP4IqPsNiwwzZaOGoDlg/s400/IMG_1909.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkaF3Ntz-Njggt-Q2dX5bZYKJWw-TyHj0vmw3KByy5TdhOIdqL0VFHcp27nRE6ANrLiNUQ4HBeWHKZ5BW10q0io6IhDN2eLy6fBmpHpoXQSsgFRyfya-fSp-V2t8XKkCXGKYyiix1x2oom/s1600/IMG_1907.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559516973880474834" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkaF3Ntz-Njggt-Q2dX5bZYKJWw-TyHj0vmw3KByy5TdhOIdqL0VFHcp27nRE6ANrLiNUQ4HBeWHKZ5BW10q0io6IhDN2eLy6fBmpHpoXQSsgFRyfya-fSp-V2t8XKkCXGKYyiix1x2oom/s400/IMG_1907.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><span style="font-weight:bold;">Edges:</span> Run the tracing wheel to mark those edges. You may need to release some pins that are pulling the shape in order to get the sleeve and neckline shape. Just take care to<br />- work flat and smooth<br />- keep the fabric on grain, don't stretch it on the bias or make it 'crooked'.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDkt5Myag_CNT9Pmyao7oTsTGqFmvWuaAAPLjFLeLU8a4bhJ3Py9KY1pmXXo82a16S5OSgh3O0MKjlv9flDmyANr447iiTmRp8Bbf04zVHRGGPLr1mGoOzKzbOBSjvUaJZNGrRvQw6_aLK/s1600/IMG_1935.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559508177010354594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDkt5Myag_CNT9Pmyao7oTsTGqFmvWuaAAPLjFLeLU8a4bhJ3Py9KY1pmXXo82a16S5OSgh3O0MKjlv9flDmyANr447iiTmRp8Bbf04zVHRGGPLr1mGoOzKzbOBSjvUaJZNGrRvQw6_aLK/s400/IMG_1935.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 295px; height: 400px;" /></a>When you remove the garment, this is what the back view should resemble. Reinforce the pattern wheel punched lines with a pencil and ruler. The CB line can be folded, so that your draft has both sides.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXzyr5TwiDTq98_E4ZET61AoCtNC_qG4j8Sa7mUzuIZyRb3LqeX3utvGauk9E-CR9tnMe7-Wp7ueAksD1YHNq08vI_HU5GoZFXjSDxgm6scLMUBnr5A5ztmJK93o0iS8N_HrjlcBeUHwUj/s1600/IMG_1937.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559512440522219570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXzyr5TwiDTq98_E4ZET61AoCtNC_qG4j8Sa7mUzuIZyRb3LqeX3utvGauk9E-CR9tnMe7-Wp7ueAksD1YHNq08vI_HU5GoZFXjSDxgm6scLMUBnr5A5ztmJK93o0iS8N_HrjlcBeUHwUj/s400/IMG_1937.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 304px; height: 400px;" /></a>This is the front pattern that was drafted in the same way.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMwzMcT5oV8FdMprVb3194vdQASFPnSsgFr0QsjTSmbi8TKxJBVoZLJKYiXVBeG1j4lYrNHdD_JuIcxuJw5qx1LRCTDl4C27tFQbk53kirCSP_g1ekfg_6JacqSh2sw8MqbcQzS6Pfxb2i/s1600/IMG_1905.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559518194921397890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMwzMcT5oV8FdMprVb3194vdQASFPnSsgFr0QsjTSmbi8TKxJBVoZLJKYiXVBeG1j4lYrNHdD_JuIcxuJw5qx1LRCTDl4C27tFQbk53kirCSP_g1ekfg_6JacqSh2sw8MqbcQzS6Pfxb2i/s400/IMG_1905.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Button front:</span> Where is center line if there are buttons? This line usually runs down the center of the button line (or the dot where each button is sewn in place). You can make a pin 'punch' where each button is centered.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">NOTE:</span> I worked the front pattern from the good side of the garment. You can see that the fabric pattern and details are facing out. I did this to make the buttons, collar and cuff easier to see. <br /><br />When using this method, I did not pre-draft the CF line because it is <span style="font-style:italic;">under</span> my dress front and I can't see it. I drafted the CF line after removing the dress from the paper. I had a row of pin punches to denote that CF line, so it was easy to find.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjooTuZ6AxvRPoqfECt0ogZdqEBKMi-KWOySabDLqjSRSWHRlCLiXlcj4dG9Bh2cCN7_Db2rMRug_WVWY0TD21m4yAU5OOrNBL3g-aNF8qlpt4SP3BEHoXFA3jGGjeGSPtG9_uK-_dfQe9V/s1600/IMG_1903.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559515985579675394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjooTuZ6AxvRPoqfECt0ogZdqEBKMi-KWOySabDLqjSRSWHRlCLiXlcj4dG9Bh2cCN7_Db2rMRug_WVWY0TD21m4yAU5OOrNBL3g-aNF8qlpt4SP3BEHoXFA3jGGjeGSPtG9_uK-_dfQe9V/s400/IMG_1903.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-weight:bold;">Front Neckline:</span> This is pinned, then traced down that line. You can add pin 'punch' marks at each end to note the exact length.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji0h2GnpjJtNzRqkVtkl0umljIfZmSJYifmWg14q9hbMpMfzUBCfl1gG5oYp6Y4skJEjQTA1-scBRIyh3We8YDRVHu6DmCtR3a0LE4-hMKD65oZISCoDpUEO4E6G05YB6AbGmtVteM1MWR/s1600/IMG_1912.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559515234685946338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji0h2GnpjJtNzRqkVtkl0umljIfZmSJYifmWg14q9hbMpMfzUBCfl1gG5oYp6Y4skJEjQTA1-scBRIyh3We8YDRVHu6DmCtR3a0LE4-hMKD65oZISCoDpUEO4E6G05YB6AbGmtVteM1MWR/s400/IMG_1912.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Collars and Cuffs:</span> How can I draft these shapes? These are the easiest pieces to work with. Just flatten each onto the paper, and pin flat and smooth. You can trace the outside edges with a pencil, and use the pattern wheel to outline the seam where it is sewn into the dress.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwAJz0aEK4oQYpfonFMnplsh37d2LvzA30ukHAngOLEhbmN1nmv-odPVQJlocSpoVBcIY2JAc7CX8l7JVFFiy_1AiKRg3dOQbHXd6qtpLJyFzzO04UgJvJubLFNO04iggNOr7f-VcIY_rV/s1600/IMG_1934.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559521105945113506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwAJz0aEK4oQYpfonFMnplsh37d2LvzA30ukHAngOLEhbmN1nmv-odPVQJlocSpoVBcIY2JAc7CX8l7JVFFiy_1AiKRg3dOQbHXd6qtpLJyFzzO04UgJvJubLFNO04iggNOr7f-VcIY_rV/s400/IMG_1934.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">NOTE:</span> As you draft, remember that these are seam lines, and you will need to add your seam allowances to this pattern. Generally these are 1/2" in the fashion industry, and 5/8" for home sewing patterns. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">NOTE:</span> <br />A seasoned patternmaker once told me "There's more than one way to skin a cat".<br />Meaning: This is only one method to produce similar results. As you work and gain experience, you may develop different techniques. Or perhaps you will be taught a different method by someone else. Regardless, as long as the technique produces the desired results, any way is OK.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">Going Further: </span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Fit Sample</span>: <br />Cut a fitting sample from the same type of fabric as your vintage dress. My dress is simple cotton, so any cotton or plain muslin will work in this case. I will add side seam allowance to make a 1" seam allowance at each side. I recommend this in case you need more room during the fitting. <br /><br />Draw the seam lines from your pattern onto the muslin in a red sharpie or marker, and it will be easy to follow. With the fitting, use a 2nd color marker to show new alterations. Transfer those new seamlines into a 2nd pattern. If you don't need to make many changes, this 2nd pattern should be ready to use with your fashion fabric.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">SEWING the DRESS:</span> <br />The following vintage sewing posts may help you to sew your dress:<br /><br /><a href="http://pintuckstyle.blogspot.com/2010/07/anatomy-of-dress-flat-lining-in-1960s.html"><span style="font-weight:bold;">How to sew Flat Lining</span><br /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://pintuckstyle.blogspot.com/2010/09/sewing-vintage-s-curve-darts-flat.html"><span style="font-weight:bold;">How to sew a Fitted Bust Dart </span><br /></a>

How to: COPY a DRESS or KNOCK-OFF a PATTERN

How can you copy a dress? How can you make a pattern from your favorite fashion? If you have ever loved a vintage dress and wanted to sew another, then knowing some basic techniques for copying garments would be helpful.This tutorial will show you how I made a pattern from this vintage mid-1950's …

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The Party Dress Book by Mary Adams: a Book Review

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdA3ew1g1MtNJccE2cLz3cVjY406BMijQkx_S4t-zlcO8bLGANIl585LM4P3waPnVAUKbeD0wyVFtsjQt0tx7cgusCeuNQoYmdD9HMGnmGMONIJ6YbJ4f9B6QAJICFtlM-3ITQwv5orfGA/s1600/IMG_3857.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557287959783742258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdA3ew1g1MtNJccE2cLz3cVjY406BMijQkx_S4t-zlcO8bLGANIl585LM4P3waPnVAUKbeD0wyVFtsjQt0tx7cgusCeuNQoYmdD9HMGnmGMONIJ6YbJ4f9B6QAJICFtlM-3ITQwv5orfGA/s400/IMG_3857.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 324px; height: 400px;" /></a>Sewing dresses is a great creative outlet, but for many who sew, coming up with ideas and trying to make them real is a big challenge. Finding vintage inspired fashion to sew can be difficult as well. "The Party Dress Book by Mary Adams" is a great source for new and vintage concepts and ideas for sewing dresses. It has a whimsical bent, with styles that you won't find in a store. Rather, the focus is on dream-like and fantasy looks with a vintage 1950's or Victorian or Marie Antionette kind of style.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq99G6YnVny2KGSb1xZB7sBz7BA87JhqwWS3zQY3YjSXCSTfqc1lo_L0rU-fdp5-r58ELbateUVlI3F8VNuViTH5ubbv5WevPbxxli9i5MfQL5Th8hJ55704apkmvPiSlPl3smhgWBGn1o/s1600/IMG_3863.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557289134434806354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq99G6YnVny2KGSb1xZB7sBz7BA87JhqwWS3zQY3YjSXCSTfqc1lo_L0rU-fdp5-r58ELbateUVlI3F8VNuViTH5ubbv5WevPbxxli9i5MfQL5Th8hJ55704apkmvPiSlPl3smhgWBGn1o/s400/IMG_3863.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_zMh3UN7wxDWKr3bs1LceZN9WgWoGQ61azDInhwh-XjqBAV8hROwS7l2P0FwvxfuhgjTp1CnAOfWVdlrVGGgrOcQiPY-qBMOh0W5H8giDbOAMry6Mj8VbpD8UlLQkQGYBOe_h9drbwlZd/s1600/IMG_3862.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557289003079034466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_zMh3UN7wxDWKr3bs1LceZN9WgWoGQ61azDInhwh-XjqBAV8hROwS7l2P0FwvxfuhgjTp1CnAOfWVdlrVGGgrOcQiPY-qBMOh0W5H8giDbOAMry6Mj8VbpD8UlLQkQGYBOe_h9drbwlZd/s400/IMG_3862.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOfdPbvTLoVl6PVYyWk-aOV_6kqZmTD54xQADWaOJ0k3L9uHdppO6Ctf88gLAXPhCrrlyaHEOAU9SunBN61RnKnYwdFhrGrxi3h19KvxUIDP0r2gJkIREk0k2aSIB3v4aiTPkthXHDFNYj/s1600/IMG_3858.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557288857688448178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOfdPbvTLoVl6PVYyWk-aOV_6kqZmTD54xQADWaOJ0k3L9uHdppO6Ctf88gLAXPhCrrlyaHEOAU9SunBN61RnKnYwdFhrGrxi3h19KvxUIDP0r2gJkIREk0k2aSIB3v4aiTPkthXHDFNYj/s400/IMG_3858.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a>The sewing techniques shown in this little book range from layering sheers, applying bias strips, ruffles, applique and other textures. By using opaque and sheer fabrics, many unusual and fanciful effects are created. The author reviews each type of texture in detail, showing how it can enhance a surface and provide richness and visual interest.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1CAGRu3ZOVb0bAJJ_dKVVX4bn4lYkZHnmzdHLg1buFYN8GMfuLeaTDgZC7Y9-pKHEsmcl-SZGw5I-rk-p9kpIrq-TS-KFT_bOgs7ZZE39-L0c-ybJN-qTuPdn9SDAjMxFYO-irwunBQty/s1600/IMG_3872.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557291301150238018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1CAGRu3ZOVb0bAJJ_dKVVX4bn4lYkZHnmzdHLg1buFYN8GMfuLeaTDgZC7Y9-pKHEsmcl-SZGw5I-rk-p9kpIrq-TS-KFT_bOgs7ZZE39-L0c-ybJN-qTuPdn9SDAjMxFYO-irwunBQty/s400/IMG_3872.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 342px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVufMgITGY86RtrWHucoum4Tfd95Mv5rq4L9dvbWxdkBC_uTsuNx5T5PYOl2_AEDNuf8C080I87rxfyMvXGHW7IbK5qhLEtn9ML2QUMHm6clzYOGToXHUNtp4vBT5bom8onBvZBUR5w2n2/s1600/IMG_3880.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557291157231741010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVufMgITGY86RtrWHucoum4Tfd95Mv5rq4L9dvbWxdkBC_uTsuNx5T5PYOl2_AEDNuf8C080I87rxfyMvXGHW7IbK5qhLEtn9ML2QUMHm6clzYOGToXHUNtp4vBT5bom8onBvZBUR5w2n2/s400/IMG_3880.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 278px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisJcubFK-C-sEM7AYnJYdXGZpzcQfECRYHscizFOVmclAEh0VvruenHvdeOXMQAguJ5y-zkxL5LrX9Br1pfQw3dCsaGhvuqBIKkbtZiftLLaIwcDMGLuK6lLmAxb_xhkAyDFciYUAOtmQ0/s1600/IMG_3885.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557291001887331010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisJcubFK-C-sEM7AYnJYdXGZpzcQfECRYHscizFOVmclAEh0VvruenHvdeOXMQAguJ5y-zkxL5LrX9Br1pfQw3dCsaGhvuqBIKkbtZiftLLaIwcDMGLuK6lLmAxb_xhkAyDFciYUAOtmQ0/s400/IMG_3885.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 274px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwO-mz8uqVQAYHe3gTGg35eu8FNy-Mx-DCglyfKyXZ6Dx3cboJm7NpSLKJD9rDq6lzYlZM47VNe1bxjPZ0wL8XGcKeegetjxuiTqAtEqHU8X4MMunJ54Xl1bflsR-5c0vYTH46cFsabxA0/s1600/IMG_3876.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557290888289161442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwO-mz8uqVQAYHe3gTGg35eu8FNy-Mx-DCglyfKyXZ6Dx3cboJm7NpSLKJD9rDq6lzYlZM47VNe1bxjPZ0wL8XGcKeegetjxuiTqAtEqHU8X4MMunJ54Xl1bflsR-5c0vYTH46cFsabxA0/s400/IMG_3876.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 281px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9MI5QczMFrO5S2KKhQROdZPXx4OiyBasocgiN48279AgiVAmVKSk6yukd9qBFhte1g1tTSNRns0aXBGo2s_c6yUfSrqqI0BTipGtW05ltV0xhTctR3ytPm-2OaIprOLH7x6L0LCZw-b_r/s1600/IMG_3878.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557290767248057874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9MI5QczMFrO5S2KKhQROdZPXx4OiyBasocgiN48279AgiVAmVKSk6yukd9qBFhte1g1tTSNRns0aXBGo2s_c6yUfSrqqI0BTipGtW05ltV0xhTctR3ytPm-2OaIprOLH7x6L0LCZw-b_r/s400/IMG_3878.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 331px; height: 400px;" /></a>Bodice and skirt details are shown from the author's collection. There is a significant portion of the book devoted to the author's background and artistic profile. This is not always what someone looking for sewing ideas is willing to read, but it does provide an interesting viewpoint and career outline that some may find inspiring.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgokyjtqZAj6fQfQ6jkOe4CV8S9Qv7Mn5HtZVGDix1st1H9h_mDEuRvxqIsBd23HkxWmJuB_mdLMtyfE4NgvKJ4rHTIACYMDgDYOcC7_0MKL6XavoBbdIv9jGgDqKP3vMqoYlkoPsPFSgWC/s1600/IMG_3890.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557292383490496434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgokyjtqZAj6fQfQ6jkOe4CV8S9Qv7Mn5HtZVGDix1st1H9h_mDEuRvxqIsBd23HkxWmJuB_mdLMtyfE4NgvKJ4rHTIACYMDgDYOcC7_0MKL6XavoBbdIv9jGgDqKP3vMqoYlkoPsPFSgWC/s400/IMG_3890.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 344px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSTcc55B2CxTp0gJYyivmMmK3A92BQKM2MAMCkNbm8-lNTHFB_zd-p9wI33oEM8utQZYb9twKpEJyWajEo56j1o43WpMMJADhK9-nxzXyDGiNJ0P8qwWeidnIh5fx-dz4vZ6srHoHaGtgu/s1600/IMG_3891.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557292293901089378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSTcc55B2CxTp0gJYyivmMmK3A92BQKM2MAMCkNbm8-lNTHFB_zd-p9wI33oEM8utQZYb9twKpEJyWajEo56j1o43WpMMJADhK9-nxzXyDGiNJ0P8qwWeidnIh5fx-dz4vZ6srHoHaGtgu/s400/IMG_3891.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 230px;" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUX8CVjtg-6XgA_Wlbaod5s8hluCw7_CJGVtM0A9H1pYZ_9EPfvuOpLAzw_7Hf5VNsYLbWX0yqPuKkzPr_u6xrsiZfUeDMfvsUNB4EwxlyumillfAEEDPxrZxtr0CjDXbvOTHJ6gyMuPE/s1600/IMG_3892.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557292209211593058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUX8CVjtg-6XgA_Wlbaod5s8hluCw7_CJGVtM0A9H1pYZ_9EPfvuOpLAzw_7Hf5VNsYLbWX0yqPuKkzPr_u6xrsiZfUeDMfvsUNB4EwxlyumillfAEEDPxrZxtr0CjDXbvOTHJ6gyMuPE/s400/IMG_3892.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 389px;" /></a>The final book chapters provide a pattern with directions for making a dress. This is a princess line bodice and circle skirt dress, which is especially good for detailing with textures and color. <br /><br />The pattern itself may seem complicated for a beginner to work with, but similar patterns are available in purchased patterns, if that approach is easier. In fact, a purchased pattern might provide helpful supplementary sewing instructions not given in the book. <br /><br />This bodice is shown without boning, which will make it soft, without structure. With this style, shoulder straps are essential. I am guessing the author left out boning to make the pattern easier. Having a purchased pattern may help to advise the sewer who wants a boned bodice instead.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZW87USMwcf4d1R6QcKri4hIAPVzlvfWAZmbztCXZquLYQnLHy8KlVXG0US5OjJGS2_FVkYD7w6jdIblMu36MKjINU7y78O8foh2RhBV6-9ribnrv3hHQ85y_44uXKP1tSKvXGFwU01zX-/s1600/IMG_3864.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557294115541347330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZW87USMwcf4d1R6QcKri4hIAPVzlvfWAZmbztCXZquLYQnLHy8KlVXG0US5OjJGS2_FVkYD7w6jdIblMu36MKjINU7y78O8foh2RhBV6-9ribnrv3hHQ85y_44uXKP1tSKvXGFwU01zX-/s400/IMG_3864.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 288px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />I highly recommend this book as a source of inspiration, along with a great series of tutorials on how to create texture and visual interest when sewing fashion. This is something that has been left out of fashion sewing in recent years, so for many this may be a first peak into new territory for sewing.<br /><br />Book: The Party Dress Book, How to Sew the Best Dress in the Room<br />Author: Mary Adams<br />Publisher: Watson-Guptill, 2010<br />Binding: spiral bound<br /><br />Skill level: Intermediate<br />(With a purchased pattern, this book could be used by someone who has fit and sewn a dress or two successfully, and is ready to be more creative.)<br /><br />Suggested:<br />This book will appeal to anyone who loves fanciful and creative fashion. <br />It is the perfect engagement gift for a creative bride to be.<br />This is equally fun as a 'look book' for someone who doesn't sew but loves new ideas. <br />It is also an interesting read to learn about the author's own career in the arts and fashion.<br /><br />Supplimentary Patterns: <br />The following commercial patterns may be used when making the dress shown in this book.<br /><br />Princess bodice, with sweet-heart neckline:<br />Simplicity 4070<br />New Look 6805<br /><br />Princess bodice, with flat neckline:<br />Butterick 5322<br />Butterick 4443<br />Simplicity 2440<br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/share" class="twitter-share-button" data-count="vertical" data-via="Pintucks">Tweet</a><script type="text/javascript" src="http://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>

The Party Dress Book by Mary Adams: a Book Review

Sewing dresses is a great creative outlet, but for many who sew, coming up with ideas and trying to make them real is a big challenge. Finding vintage inspired fashion to sew can be difficult as well. "The Party Dress Book by Mary Adams" is a great source for new and vintage concepts and ideas for…

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