Sunday, October 9, 2011

Fifties Birthday Dress

This year was my 20th birthday. My parents threw me a wonderful vintage country themed party in our backyard. I have always loved vintage things, especially the forties and fifties. I decided that I wanted to have a dress to go with the theme of my party. So, I found a beautiful retro pattern from Butterick (B4919), cute red with white polka dot fabric, and set to work. I had one week until the day of my party. This is the end result...



I sewed my very first zipper... and it was an invisible zipper. I watched a bunch of videos online to learn how to sew an invisible zipper. It was a lot easier than I thought it would be. I DID IT... And, after hours of hand stitching, IT'S INVISIBLE!



I got my dress done in time for my party and I absolutely love the way it turned out. =)
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9 comments:

  1. CherylOctober 11, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    You did such a great job on this! I'm so proud of you! :-)

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  2. Susan October 11, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Your dress is absolutely gorgeous! A real classic circle skirt which are fun to wear!

    Congratulations!

    Susan who was but a baby in the 1950's!
    PS My personal favourite era for fashions is the 1940's 'Hollywood style'

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  3. Sel and PoivreOctober 11, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Your dress is fabulous! What a great idea to theme your party that way...Happy Birthday!

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  4. judithOctober 11, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Very pretty. You are quiet the crafter, your mother taught you well.

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  5. SandraOctober 12, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    great job! As someone who has been sewing for years - I can tell you, even today, my invisible zippers don't look that good!

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  6. harpcatOctober 12, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Thank you all! =)

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  7. Dave DanielsOctober 12, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    Wow, wonderful job on the dress. That's a lot of work, but the results speak for themselves. And you hair looks perfect for the occasion, too.
    And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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  8. AnonymousOctober 15, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I totally LOVE your dress! It turned out perfect!

    Vanessa in Oklahoma

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  9. knitinsageOctober 19, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    the dress is absolutely charming! good job!

    those are great photos, as well, illustrating the wonderful detail incorporated in the dress!

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