Anyways, I used the very popular pattern: Butterick 4790. {In the 50s it was B6015.} Here is some history of the pattern from Butterick's site:During the 1950s, Butterick experienced a phenomenon it had not known since the 'Garibaldi Suit' of the late 1860s. It was pattern 6015, and it was dubbed the 'walk-away' dress, because it was so easy you could "Start it after breakfast... walk-away in it for luncheon!". It's simple yet flattering wrap design and easy construction were what made it so popular. Sales of the pattern were so great, that at one point manufacturing of all other patterns ceased, and only the 'walk-away' dress was produced until all back-orders for this dress could be filled.
The floral fabric was from Joann Fabrics and was only 88 cents a yard {back when you could find fabric for real cheap!}. Everything else was from my stash - so it counts as free! Making the grand total of my dress - $3!
Would y'all like me to make this into a series? Where I show the old sewing projects I did before I had Bramblewood Fashion? Let me know.
Yes please! I'd love to see all that you have made. :)
ReplyDeleteA Beautiful dress! love the colors you chose. And $3 is amazing!!
The info about the pattern is really interesting too!
Thanks!
Genevieve
Oh, yes! Please do! =)
ReplyDeleteThe dress is beautiful! I must admit those huge bookshelves in the background did distract my attention for a moment, though...I'm adhd when it comes to books! (-:
ReplyDeleteI have that dress as well! :)
ReplyDeleteI really like it, but I need to take it in, because it's too big now.
I'd love it if you did a series!!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very pretty dress, and some very interesting info on butterick! Thanks for sharing! :)
I always love seeing sewing projects! This dress is so adorable! :)
ReplyDeleteDarling, Ash! I love that pattern. It's so adorable, and easy to see why it became so popular!
ReplyDeleteI think it's a great idea to start a series showcasing your older sewing projects!
Much love~
Kay
very sweet!!
ReplyDeletedo do the series! :)
Alright-y then. I'll make this a regular series.
ReplyDeleteOOOO! I have that dress pattern too! I made mine with a lovely peach dotted swiss and brown bias tape. Maybe I'll post a pic of it on my blog...
ReplyDeleteVery Cute! I made this pattern up in red with little white polka-dots for my daughter with white bias tape trim. Turned out adorable! 'Course, I remember this style...the first time around!
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