Vintage 1956 Dress Pattern Simplicity
I was looking on Etsy.com the other day for a vintage dress pattern, and found this one. I loved it and just had to make one. When I started making it, I found it was really complicated... at least, for me it was. 
I'm sure someone more experienced might have a better idea of how it is supposed to be done!
This dress took four yards of material. James picked out the polka dot fabric...I think it's cute! It took me a while, and a lot of seam ripping before it looked good enough for me to wear. It isn't anywhere near perfect, but I really like it!
(My mannequin is very short, so I had to prop it up on a chair for this picture. See Bonnie in the background?)
I'm sure someone more experienced might have a better idea of how it is supposed to be done! This dress took four yards of material. James picked out the polka dot fabric...I think it's cute! It took me a while, and a lot of seam ripping before it looked good enough for me to wear. It isn't anywhere near perfect, but I really like it!
(My mannequin is very short, so I had to prop it up on a chair for this picture. See Bonnie in the background?)
Beautiful Job! Keep up the good work!
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Looks wonderful, Bethany! You are brave! At least you attack the sewing and just take things out when they don't work...me, I avoid and wimp out! HAHAHAHAHA!
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Bethany...you have the makings of a awesome seamstress....you are one brave lady! And, I have to say...I have been sewing for a HUGE number of years? And the seam ripper is my best friend! Keep up the good work!
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Very cute! I noticed the size on the envelope said
"Bust 32 - Size 14". Doesn't the bust measurement sound tiny?
You need to save these dresses for Bonnie when she grows up! She will love them!
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Janet, those vintage patterns have different sizing than the patterns today. I used to get really confused, but now I just go by the bust size. I am a 32 b, so size 14 is usually right for me.
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Hey Bethany, I found your blog not too long ago and I love it. I love to sew as well and have just kind of taught myself so I understand when you say the patterns are hard sometimes! You're doing so well though! I love the dress you made and also the little baby dresses. Keep up the good work!
Blessings,
Lori
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Very cute!! The best way we learn in sewing is through our mistakes. You did a great job!
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Thanks so much for the encouragement, all! I hope that with more practice, I'll get better at this sewing stuff.
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That is so cute!! I wish I had a clue how to sew!
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Oh I love this dress! It came out darling! When do we get to see it on you
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I love the dress, it is just too cute! I think you are really good at the sewing thing. And it inspires me that I, too, can sew clothes. Right now I'm limited to blankets and aprons!
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I want one!
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Oh My....I LOVE it! Such a cute dress and I love the polka dots!
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