Saturday, March 12, 2011

50's fun dress and side kick!


This was just a fun project for me. I am happy with this dress. It is so comfortable and easy to wear. As I was sewing her up I kept singing "Earth Angle" a song that reminds me of the 50's. I did go over the top with the matching handbag, what's a girl to do with all the extra fabric? My plan has been to line my handbags with the extra fabric from my dresses so when I am out I have a matched set. It's kinda fun opening a purse trimmed out in your dress fabric. The detail stitching on this dress is one of my favorite parts. I also loved that I lined the skirt so no extra slip is needed.

Have a wonderful Vintage Day!

Gina

27 comments:

  1. It looks very, very nice Gina :-) Especially the handbag having the same fabric...very nice indeed!

    M.

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  2. Pink! Handbag lining to match dress! Pretty stitching! Happy Hens! Lovely wallpaper! Cute shoes! You are such a wonderful stylist :) These pictures are so gorgeous and your dress is really original and clever! Good job!

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  3. Vintage Girl,

    Okay Fashion Model Gal, this outfit is TOO cute, and you look GREAT in it! :) I love the fact that you placed matching fabric inside your purse to match your dress. I would have NEVER thought of doing that.

    Well, I'm looking forward to seeing your next project. :)

    Blessings,

    -Lady Rose

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  4. WOW! That came out great!! I love the fabric, the style, the belt and handbag - and the matching lining - perfect! It's a flattering dress on you : ) Nice cut and colors. I Love the collar and cuffs!

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  5. Oh Gene-Gene..I love you soooo much.. I love that you are a Christian, I love that you are a good wife and mother and I love that you are an individual!! I LOVE your dress!

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  6. Amazing girlfriend! I love it all. You look wonderful. This is perfect! Love ya, Christine

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  7. Came over here from Sew Retro - your dress is gorgeous, I love it! Well done.

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  8. Gina, FABULOUS!!!!!!! Love the outfit! Your creativity and skill at designing and sewing surpass some of the people i went to fashion school with! (oops did i say that!) LOL of course i did. Love the lining that you made for the handbag and love that you are enjoying it.

    Love you Girl-- see ya soon :) Annie

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  9. Oh how fun!!! Love it all! Esp the *random* chickens jumping into *your* photo shoot lol

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  10. Gina, I just loved that dress, and the lining for your handbag made of the same material is just genius. You look stunning!!

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  11. Wow, this is a totally STUNNING dress!!! May I be so bold as to ask which pattern you used for this? I noticed from your earlier post that it's a Vogue pattern, but which one?

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  12. Great photos! I love the chickens. Looks like you were having so much fun.

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  13. Oh, I love it! It's such a cute dress and it fits you like a glove! The lining of your bag in matching fabric is pretty special too ;o)

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  14. Oh, this is georgeous! Suits you so well.

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  15. Just perfect! What a great idea to create a purse liner to match your dress (which by the way looks amazing!). I love your pictures with the chickens - so fun. You are wonderful.

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  16. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart! I am overwhelmed with your encouragement and kindness! Even as I am learning to sew, I am so thankful for the online community of people who give feedback!Thank you so much!!! Maritha, yes, no problem, I love to share with you the pattern, It was pictured in the last post, I didn't get the number of it on the picture, it's 7353 the copyright 1951. I didn't use the skirt pattern because it's a bit full for me. Hope that helps!

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  17. You are are some cute hens over ther! The inside of the bag is so great . Like a cute PTA mom from the 50's.

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  18. wauw what a beautiful dress and it looks great on you :-) regards from Linda (Denmark)

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  19. So cute! I love how teeeny tiny your waist is that dress, very vintage silouette!
    Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge

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  20. what a beautiful dress! i love the black and white accented with the pink-very jackie o.! =)

    http://pinkchampagnefashion.blogspot.com/

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  21. You look spectacular! I just found you through Sew Retro ( I read so many blogs that I *hope* this is the right source. ) I'm curious about how you managed the purse lining! Could you enlighten me?

    Thanks & happy sewing!

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  22. Hi Katherine, I have been lining my purses for years I made a youtube video to help people learn how to line their bags, These are custom for your items, check it out here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qD7OlFz6xc
    And it's on my blog in written form just click on the red purse lining on my home page. Good luck, I hope you make one!! You will love it!

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  23. I'm very jealous of your dress...I have yet to make a 1950's dress that I like/will wear. And the matching purse! Adorable. Plus it matches your blog's background!
    Anyways, I got my "Sewn By" labels as a gift, from the website http://www.namemaker.com/ You have to buy about 50, I think, but it is a very good price.

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  24. Wow, what a cute dress, looks great on you. The chickens also seem to approve!

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  25. Thank you, Corrine, my hens love running about, they are very friendly! Lisette, hey thanks for the good info on the tags, I want some! Yours are really cute! Marie, it's a illusion due to my large hips! LOL

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  26. Oh my goodness! You never fail to come up with the cutest fabrics and pattern combinations! :) I'm adoring that you matched your purse lining to the dress--how cute! :)

    ♥ Casey

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  27. Hello! I just clicked over to your blog from Casey's - your fabric choices are divine! I would never have been so brave with the pink collar, but it works so well!

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