Now that the weather has decided to heat up, I am pulling
out all my summer dresses before the heat decides to disappear until next year!
As further proof that I am obsessed with vintage
reproduction patterns, here is yet another finished dress currently residing in
my closet. This one is Butterick 5209, a
pattern originally printed in 1947.
Have
I mentioned that I am absolutely in love with the styles of the 1940s? I was first attracted to the halter
version, but decided that the cap sleeved look would be much more
wearable. And I am so glad I made the
decision – the sleeves are one of my favorite parts of the garment.
Now if only I had a big floppy hat like the one in the
pattern illustration, I would be all set for my garden party!
