This was a Christmas gift for my little sister. This pattern is from 1952, and for a added bonus the truck she is sitting on in the picture is also from 1952 she is wearing it with a very full flounced petticoat I made to go with it that turned out with a 15 yard lower edge :0 I also made a matching dress for her doll from a self drafted pattern. Pattern Description:
girls' one-piece dress with a tucked front, is gathered at front and back waistline, features a round collar and a band front closing. skirt is gathered at waistline, and has short cuffed sleeves. Pattern Sizing:
girls' size 7 Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
surprisingly close Were the instructions easy to follow?
the instructions looked like they had been mauled by a cat at some point in their history. I was able to make out a few things but mostly I just ignored them. What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I loved the style and the details, pretty but not to ruffley. I did not care for the fact that the gathered bodice was supposed to be sewn directly onto the gathered skirt, although it had you put in a waist stay I've never had much success with that sort of application Fabric Used:
cotton shirting Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: The only fitting adjustment was a slight narrow-shoulders adjustment.
Also I added a lining and a waistband. Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
yes to both questions! Conclusion:
I loved the way it turned out, not only is my little sister pleased with it (we could barely get her to take it off) but I am also enamored with the look. It has the fifties flare without being to extreme. I love vintage children patterns and after how well this turned out I think I'll be sewing with them more often
Pj3g said... Simply adorable! Love the photo of her on the truck with her doll! 12/26/12 9:57 PM
Quickie said... Sweet 12/27/12 1:51 AM
Heatherrique said... So pretty in purple! 12/27/12 2:17 AM
sugarduck said... This is really cute. I love vintage children's sewing patterns, too; the look is just so classic and sweet. Great job! 12/27/12 2:38 AM
AuntieShel said... OMG, your little sis is adorable wearing this dress!!!! I so love to see little girls looking like little girls instead of some scaled down grown-up look!! You did a fabulous job!!! 12/27/12 9:40 AM
Michele Lommasson said... What a darling dress (on a darling girl). I love the doll dress too. You did an absolutely beautiful job. 12/27/12 7:56 PM
cowgirlbb said... What a cutie, and the dress is great too! 12/31/12 9:59 AM
wendlesue said... Lovely! Your sister looks great, I bet she loves her big sis! 12/31/12 7:03 PM
Levone said... Such a pretty dress! I love her matching doll dress as well. 1/1/13 6:33 PM
SewMentalMama said... Really beautiful dress (and model). What an incredibly kind sister you are :-) 1/2/13 7:40 AM
pyrxtc said... so beautiful 1 I love working with vintage patterns for children and this came out so wonderful. 1/4/13 6:02 AM
Baja Susana said... This is a lovely dress, the full skirt brought me back to the late 50's, your work is impeccable, and the addition of the doll dress is perfect. What a lucky little girl! You have my vote! 1/5/13 9:57 AM
MariannaSew2Pro said... This is a lovely dress: lots of detail yet unfussy. What a sweeetie your sisted is! 1/6/13 1:28 PM
Simply adorable! Love the photo of her on the truck with her doll!
12/26/12 9:57 PM
Sweet
12/27/12 1:51 AM
So pretty in purple!
12/27/12 2:17 AM
This is really cute. I love vintage children's sewing patterns, too; the look is just so classic and sweet. Great job!
12/27/12 2:38 AM
OMG, your little sis is adorable wearing this dress!!!! I so love to see little girls looking like little girls instead of some scaled down grown-up look!! You did a fabulous job!!!
12/27/12 9:40 AM
What a darling dress (on a darling girl). I love the doll dress too. You did an absolutely beautiful job.
12/27/12 7:56 PM
What a cutie, and the dress is great too!
12/31/12 9:59 AM
Lovely! Your sister looks great, I bet she loves her big sis!
12/31/12 7:03 PM
Such a pretty dress! I love her matching doll dress as well.
1/1/13 6:33 PM
Really beautiful dress (and model). What an incredibly kind sister you are :-)
1/2/13 7:40 AM
so beautiful 1 I love working with vintage patterns for children and this came out so wonderful.
1/4/13 6:02 AM
This is a lovely dress, the full skirt brought me back to the late 50's, your work is impeccable, and the addition of the doll dress is perfect. What a lucky little girl! You have my vote!
1/5/13 9:57 AM
This is a lovely dress: lots of detail yet unfussy. What a sweeetie your sisted is!
1/6/13 1:28 PM
love it!
3/20/13 8:22 PM