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Vintage Dress Fabric Suggestions Please
KathySews   Advanced Beginner MI USA Member since 10/1/06 Posts: 2898	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/12/12 9:18 PM I have become obsessed with vintage inspired dresses. So, even though I am plus sized, I want to make Vogue 2903 for a late June wedding. I am stuck on choosing a fabric. I want something that has that vintage look as well. What patterns/prints were popular for this dress style?
Scheri   Advanced Beginner AB CANADA Member since 7/13/10 Posts: 251	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/13/12 1:07 AM Members have done up this dress and posted great reviews with photos. Check out their post for tips and inspiration. Great pattern. ------ Scheri Manson Edmonton, AB CANADA
MaryDB   Intermediate WA USA Member since 2/9/08 Posts: 473	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 5/13/12 1:24 AM I could see this made up in polished cotton, or silk shantung, faille, or taffeta (in fact, the bridesmaids dresses at my cousin's 1958 wedding were almost just like this pattern, and they were taffeta). Nice pattern, have fun with it!
gowngirl Advanced OR USA Member since 3/11/08 Posts: 12	Login to reply to this post In reply to KathySews << Like this post Date: 5/20/12 10:04 PM I would use flocked (in black) taffeta with a contrast of black velveteen at the neck. I'm sure the style will look lovely on you, but having the contrast band will give a focal point and bring the eye to your face as well. I'm sure whatever you choose, it will be beautiful! ------ Whatever I say, you keep on sewing!

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