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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Shirtwaist Love

9 comments:

  1. Dreaming about waists again are we?
    Kate

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  2. Well, someday mine will come back! But it's totally possible to make a maternity shirtdress, just move up the seam to an empire position--I just couldn't fine any nice examples for this inspiration set!

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  3. I love them, too! You have some really pretty ones there... What is your favorite shirtwaist dress pattern?

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  4. Oh, I love that one on the model on the right. Such a pretty shade of blue, enhanced by the fabric's sheen. And covered buttons! Gotta love shirtwaists. (And so glad someone agrees with me about the sometimes-wonky Project Runway judging!)

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  5. Love shirtwaists, especially the 1950s (and 50s revival) rockabilly styles. So classic and adorable!

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  6. Not to be the proverbial killjoy, but these always make me think of house dresses. Kind of "Leave it to Beaver" drab -- even in shantung.

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  7. And even in polka dots? You blaspheme! I just love buttons on a dress, I guess--especially covered ones.

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  8. I really like the shirtdress from colette patterns but 16 button holes! Don't know if I can go there

    Kate

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  9. I have yet to tackle a buttonhole but I have bought that pattern (the Ceylon dress) and am very excited to make it post-preggo! I think I have only three shirtwaist patterns, one of which is a 1950s maternity shirtwaist, but plan to look for more.

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