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Sewing: Bombshell Dress
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Bombshell Dress

I made a matching bolero

I made a matching bolero
Closeup of the bodice

Learn It

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

Instructions

It's been more than a year since I made my dress. I would say just go slow and follow the directions. I was surprised at how well my dress turned out and I loved every step of the dress making process.

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Retro / Vintage


Materials

Cotton

What are you most proud of?

I love the fit of the bodice and the lapped zipper.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Make sure you have enough time. If you take it slow you wont get overwhelmed. It took me about a month.

 

12 comments

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Love Vintage on craftsy.com
Dec 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love everything about this outfit. Whats was the pattern you used for the bolero, its just perfect with the dress. the contrasting lining works so well with your fabric. First class job, and so Vintage.
deadpandiva on craftsy.com
Dec 23, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
The bolero is from Vogue pattern from 1953.
martinarenate on craftsy.com
Nov 06, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
this dress looks super nice and it is perfect on you!
patheffernan on craftsy.com
Nov 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
this dress looks fabulous on you, i'm inspired to start so soon.
SGcheetah on craftsy.com
Oct 28, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Fantastic! Love the fabric you used and the bolero.
Kate in Seattle on craftsy.com
Oct 27, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
the fit of your garment is amazing. you are working that bombshell dress!
deadpandiva on craftsy.com
Oct 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Thanks everyone. I am looking forward to making another version of this, maybe with a full skirt.
Jackie G. on craftsy.com
Oct 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
What a great fit! Great fabric choice! You are an absolute knockout!
wen on craftsy.com
wen
Oct 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
the fit is superb. you look gorgeous.
PLSJ on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
VA VA VOOM!
Scheri Manson on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow now that is a really well made dress and jacket. You look absolutely lovely. Love the hair :)
talkeetnagirl on craftsy.com
Oct 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful! Your and the dress! Really excellent colors and design for you.