This week I finished off a 70's dress, inspired by the 70's challlenge at Sew Weekly from last week. I always seem to be a week late in finishing these challenges!
Fabric: Thrifted polyester, ~60c
Fabric: Thrifted polyester, ~60c
Pattern: Simplicity 6672, View 2, 20c
Year: 1975
Notions: None
Total cost: ~80c
Things done for the first time:
Changes made: Due to fabric restrictions, I made the dress quite short! It is 20cm shorter than even view 1! I also omitted the back zipper (can still get it on easily!) and the buttons on the front.
Changes I should have made: If I had more fabric, I would love to have made it longer, and matched the fabric on the seams too!
Overall I loved this pattern, and I think the fit is great, too! I'm looking forward to making it in some natural fibres for summer, and I would love to try one in the maxi length.
Things done for the first time:
- First time making a dress
- First time adding armhole facings
Things I could improve on:
- Hemming
- Tracing patterns
There were a few markings I forgot to transfer over the first time, whoops! But that wasn't too hard to fix. I may end up re-doing the hem - it looks a bit uneven across the front to me, and I didn't really measure it....
Changes I should have made: If I had more fabric, I would love to have made it longer, and matched the fabric on the seams too!
Overall I loved this pattern, and I think the fit is great, too! I'm looking forward to making it in some natural fibres for summer, and I would love to try one in the maxi length.
Beata from Tatulinka's Tales