I decided to do a dress SWAP this year, as have many of the other contestants. Since I have a reasonably large stash of vintage patterns, I decided to create the entire SWAP using these patterns. Also, since I have a need for a Prom dress (I chaperon Prom at the high school where I teach) and some other dressy clothing, I decided to do a vintage evening wear SWAP. I believe I will call it "Glam, Bam, Thank-you Ma'am". Now, I reserve the right to change my mind as I go along, because after all, I am a woman, but I think this plan is the plan.
I will provide all the interesting details for each piece as it is completed. In many cases, I was inspired by a great vintage garment I've seen for sale on eBay or another website. For now, here are the basics (the pattern, its description and the fabric photo):
Dress 1: Butterick 8020 (copyright date unknown) - "Scoop-necked, cap sleeved, Empire-princess dress has a swinging skirt, bowed empire band." - rust silk dupioni and copper ruffle knit
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Dress 2: Butterick 9690 (copyright date unknown) - "Full skirted dress with surplice bodice, shirred shoulders and a set in cummerbund." - black poly eyelet (purchase from Timmel)
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Dress 3: Vogue 4209 (copyright date 1961) - "Circular skirt joins fitted bodice at waist-line. Low front neck-line, higher in back. Short sleeves." - orange silk dupioni & beaded embroidered silk
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Dress 4: Simplicity 7990 (copyright date 1968) - "The underlined dress with lined bias midriff stitched to surplice bodice and gathered skirt has back zipper." - mottled orange/brown/green satin with sequins and embroidery
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Jacket 1: Simplicity 4123 (copyright date unknown) - "Lined jacket has kimono sleeves...and button and loop closing." - mottled orange/brown/green satin with sequins and embroidery
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Jacket 2: Vogue 2934 (Vogue Vintage Model - Original 1950 Design) - "Lined jacket, slightly below waist, has straight front and flared back, funnel neckline and three-quarter length sleeves with deep cuffs." - black faux Persian lamb & black silk dupioni
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Bottom 1: Simplicity 3881 (copyright date unknown) - "Misses' half circle skirt ... is street length." - black silk dupioni
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Bottom 2: McCall's 3489 (copyright date 1955) - Ten gore skirt with darts at waist and waistband. - coffee silk dupioni
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Top 1: Butterick 6886 (copyright date unknown) - "Brief, 'n scooped 'n sleeveless." - flocked lace knit
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Top 2: McCall's 3489 (copyright date 1955) - High-necked, sleeveless, fitted shell OR Advance 9111 (copyright date unknown) - "Shirtwaist blouse." - coffee silk dupioni
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Top 3: Simplicity 1954 (copyright date unknown) - "The "Dutch-Boy" look right out of Paris. Cropped lined jacket has bracelet length kimono sleeves, buttoned stand-away collar, shaped buttoned trim band at lower edge of back." - lightweight black wool with floral embroidery
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7 comments:
Shannon, I adore your choices! I am very jealous as I have absolutely no need for evening wear. It should all be beautiful!
Love Your SWAP name!
Looking forward to seeing the dresses as they get completed.
Audrey
Shannon, I love your SWAP. I have a collection of vintage patterns. But my era is the 60's. You have the tiny midriff to pull off these styles with flair! I was toying with the idea of a dress SWAP with my 60's patterns. Still might do it. Not a lot of fitting issues with them...mostly straight or A-line. I remember your Prom dress from last year...that was a stunner too.
Auntie J (Marguerite)
Thanks Shannon! Love knowing what the plan is. I'm still considering playing this year - but the whole 1 item must be reversible really gets me!
I agree, and thank you, I think the hounds are pretty darn cute too! g
I am drooling! The fabric choices are wonderful and I love the idea of doing the whole SWAP from vintage patterns. Can't wait to see the progress!
Gorgeous! I had thought of doing a SWAP from vintage patterns, but my daughter needs a wardrobe more than I do!
LOVE it! Can't wait to see it all made up. Love the colors...wish I could wear them :)
I'm thinking summer beach vacation wear for mine, but on a less casual scale. (Um, that's kinda an oxy-moron I know!) I've just about finalized my order too! (although my plan is still in the planning stages).
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