I finally took some photos of this beautiful dress I finished over a month ago! I had plans to take photos wearing this dress whilst on holiday in Portugal (1st week of May) using my grandmothers treadle sewing machine as a prop. But then I fell ill and couldn't do it! I then had real trouble combining a time I could go out and take photos with a time of hot weather. In the end I ended up taking indoor photos.
But on to the dress! The pattern is a the vintage Advance 5756, Size 9 Bust 28 seen below. Yes, that is right Bust 28. Now I need to say something very, very important!! If you have any Advance Patterns from the 50s that are a Size 9 Bust 28 please tell me!! I will buy them off you and will pay well. This is the first vintage or non vintage pattern I have made that fits me everywhere just right without any alteration to the pattern.
I have to clarify I am not a size 28 bust, I measure 32 at the bust so there is 10cm ease on this pattern. I would say 5cm would be enough, if not less for this style.
So the fitting was perfect (wrinkles below are due to arms position) and the sewing was pretty straightforward too. Instructions were scarce but there was nothing too challenging.
There's not much more to say about this dress really so I'll leave you with a couple more pictures, a repeat of my pledge for 1950s Advance Pattern in size 9 (i really want them) and a question: Have you found your perfect match on a sewing pattern size or company? Something that will fit straight out of the envelope?
Love it!! (and no, nothing fits me, I am far too lumpy).
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great dress. Love the neckline and the fabric choice!
ReplyDeleteAh that's gorgeous Suzy! Love the fabric and the shape on you - perfect!
ReplyDeleteStunning dress & happy birthday my friend x
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I love this! It's incredible that you didn't need to make any alterations, yet it fits you like a glove! I don't have any size 9 Advance patterns, but I will keep my eyes peeled for you!!!
ReplyDeleteWhaa - a vintage pattern that fits perfect out of the pattern slip? Excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the ground!!! The dress is gorgeous, btw :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress! Love the cut, the colour, the fit! You sure have found your perfect pattern company+size.
ReplyDeleteAnd sadly, no, no pattern has ever fit right out of the envelope. Making a sloper showed me why, and now I prefer to draft from the sloper rather than spend time on altering a bought pattern. The one that fit the best was a vougue pattern from -51, a coat pattern. I still made a ton of changes...
Hope you'll find many more patterns in your size!
What a great dress - I love the pockets and the fabric is a great choice.
ReplyDeleteFab dress Suzy! I've never had a pattern modern or vintage fit me out-of-the-box :( so lucky you! I will definitely keep my eye out for Advance Size 9 (Bust 28") patterns for you though !
ReplyDeleteOoooooo cute! It's gorgeous, and perfect on you...it reminds me of the rooibos a bit funnily. Hope you make the matching jacket..that is rather special too
ReplyDeleteLooking ADORABLE as always! Seriously, that dress is gorgeous and you look perfect in it! Just catching up on blogs a bit, so I'm a little late, but I wrote down the pattern info you desire so that if Christa and I ever come across one at the warehouse, we can grab it for you!
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