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Sewing: Alfred Shaheen Style Bombshell Dress
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Alfred Shaheen Style Bombshell Dress

Dress with matching bolero

Learn It

This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Sew Retro: Perfect Fit Bombshell Dress »

Instructions

If you purchase some extra fabric you can make a detachable halter strap and a matching bolero. I believe I purchased 5 yards and it was more than enough.

Follow this course to the letter and you will end up with a garment that you will be in love with.
Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Retro / Vintage

Materials

Polyester Shantung

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fantsy on craftsy.com
fantsy
Mar 11, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Fabulous! My favorite color.
SewSassy1 on craftsy.com
SewSassy1
Aug 30, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
love it, and the bolero is totally the option to have. two great pieces
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Tweet Tweet
Aug 05, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Nice job. Great choice of fabric.
mz.katnes on craftsy.com
mz.katnes
Jun 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I love it! What pattern did you use for the bolero? I just purchased some gorgeous shantung and I'm super excited to use it!
Jenniferose7 on craftsy.com
Jenniferose7
Jun 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! It's Simplicity 3748 retro 1950s separates. I omitted the cuff detail from the pattern for a cleaner look. It's sadly out of print but you can dig around the net for it. I'm also starting to see more and more modern bolero patterns. The pattern I used had way too much ease and I eventually altered it to fit better.
Jenniferose7 on craftsy.com
Jenniferose7
Jun 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! It's Simplicity 3748 retro 1950s separates. I omitted the cuff detail from the pattern for a cleaner look. It's sadly out of print but you can dig around the net for it. I'm also starting to see more and more modern bolero patterns. The pattern I used had way too much ease and I eventually altered it to fit better.
ktcares431494 on craftsy.com
ktcares431494
May 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous!
meno on craftsy.com
meno
Apr 17, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous!
oldsewandsew on craftsy.com
oldsewandsew
Apr 11, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great Job ! Fits Beautifully!
Alecsa on craftsy.com
Alecsa
Apr 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great color on you and great job!
Wlm1950 on craftsy.com
Wlm1950
Apr 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Stunning love you color choice! I just signed up and glad I did. Great job
ErikaMadeIt on craftsy.com
ErikaMadeIt
Mar 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
love the fabric! well done
nlinhardt533900 on craftsy.com
nlinhardt533900
Mar 04, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Who make's this pattern? Where can I get one in San Diego, Ca??? This is a MUST HAVE!!! Thank's nana91945
Jenniferose7 on craftsy.com
Jenniferose7
Mar 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
This dress was made with the Craftsy course Sew Retro Perfect Bombshell Dresses. check it out under the online classes abouve. The pattern used comes with the price of the course as is part of the course materials and it's a Burda Style downloadable pattern. Here's the link to the pattern but I would suggest taking the course rather than using the pattern on its own: http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/52011-bustier-dress-with-draped-detail
MissMarple on craftsy.com
MissMarple
Feb 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow,you did a beautiful job and it really suits you! You have inspired me to take this course and make my own!! Thanks so much for posting.
missBstitch on craftsy.com
missBstitch
Feb 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous! Green with envy :)
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
Feb 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Great job on your bombshell! The bolero is an excellent addition.
Laurakat305215 on craftsy.com
Laurakat305215
Feb 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous dress!
DementedFairy on craftsy.com
DementedFairy
Feb 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
stunning! well done you

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