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Here is my Joan dress, for the Julia Bobbin Mad Men Challenge II I decided that for the summer (and conveniently for the deadline!) that sleeveless would be better, and I plan to add the sleeves for the winter. When I started this dress it was the first time I had worked from a store bought pattern, it went reasonably smoothly as the markings were very clear, although selecting a size continues to baffle me. No matter how many times I measure the pattern pieces I am always unsure how it will be exactly when it is finished. I guess that is just how it is when making your own clothes until you have perfect construction. I really love the colour and I think this dress has a retro feel despite it being a contemporary pattern (Simplicity New Look A6123) It really does need a good ironing before I wear it in public though! The flounce is not something I would have usually done but I really like it and will consider using again. Here was my inspiration:
Just for fun (and because I'm sick of my grey curtain as a backdrop) I photoshopped myself into Don Draper's office. Don't tell my hubby!
I love it!! That color is so fabulous on you, and it is a perfect summer dress! Great job. You would never know that was your first store bought pattern! And I'm with you--sizing always baffles me. I think that's why I give up so easily sometimes.
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DeleteYou look so gorgeous and I think you look even better than Joan in the promo pic! And I love the idea to photoshop yourself into the office - very clever! I completely agree with sizing. Assuming you're not in between sizes and you match the measurements exactly, then you have to worry about ease and the finished measurements which are different - why do they do that to us??
ReplyDeleteThanks! she looks so stern in that pic. The worst is when they only put the finished garment measurements for just the bust or just the waist, as if you only need one or the other!
DeleteI love the photoshopped picture!
ReplyDeletehaha thanks! makes a change from my usual old curtain backdrop.
DeleteI like your version better! What kind of fabric did you use?
ReplyDeletecotton sateen which I love working with, it stays in place for cutting really well and it drapes nicely. A lighter fabric would have been better for the very drapey sections though as it sticks out a little.
DeleteHi Rachel!
ReplyDeleteLoving your blog - I nominated you for a Liebster Award, I hope you'll play along and pass it on!
Nicoline http://therecklessneedle.blogspot.ie/2013/05/liebster-award.html
Thank you Nicoline!!!! Yes I will absolutely be playing along, love your questions and will start thinking about my answers!
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ReplyDeleteThanks Sassy!
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