Pattern: Butterick 2952 (same as for the red sheath dress)
Year: early 60s
Fabric: about 1.5 yards pink cotton broadcloth
Notions: zipper
Time: ca. 12 hours
Cost: about $11
Compared to the last Butterick 2952 I made, I…
- lowered the waist a little again in the front, I made it a little too high for the red dress
- cut the skirt short enough from the beginning, to save fabric (I knew I wanted the same length as last time)
- took about a 2cm off each side, also around the armholes this time (that was something I didn’t do with the red one since I had already attached the facings when I noticed everything was a little too wide)
- made the sleeves smaller to fit the altered armholes (since those got smaller with the side seam adjustment :))
I think I’ll wear this for my first day of university on monday. Of course without the heels and fancy accessories :)
I really like this pattern! It’s quick, basic and flattering, can be dressed up or worn by itself. And it doesn’t use an insane amount of fabric! I have plans to make another one in blue, and then a houndstooth one (with an added waistband).
This is really a beautiful dress ! I like the neckline in the back very much. People sometimes stare at me just because I’m wearing a skirt or heels, so I cannot imagine going to university wearing such an elegant dress ! You are way braver than me !
vintage all the way , you look very jackie o, stunning hun.l need to make a dress just like this
You are making such beautiful clothes. And your pictures are lovely. Will you be getting any more sewing in while at university I wonder..
Hazel
Thank you! Haha, I wonder too… so far I’ve only made one dress, but I’m working on my productivity :)
I do love a fitted dres and yours is no exception. Lovely colour and really neat. You look very glamourous :-)
Lovely! Love the back and the front pleats. And I wish you’d take the shoes to the University :D – they are awesome.