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Sewing: Red Mad Men Dress
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Red Mad Men Dress

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Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
New Look 6000 »

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Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Retro / Vintage, Classic


Materials

Wool Gabardine from Denver Fabrics (the brick and mortar store in Denver)

What was your inspiration?

I saw Christina Hendricks wear a very similar dress on Mad Men. When I found this pattern, it screamed Joan.

What are you most proud of?

This was the first time I've ever sewn a sheath dress. I was a little nervous, so I made a muslin first and did a lot of pattern alterations along the way. I learned so much about altering patterns for fit from this project.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Make a muslin first. This is a style that will look most flattering if it fits you well. Great for girls with curves!

 

23 comments

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katie.ort618097 on craftsy.com
Apr 25, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Kir, This is very random, I'm a seamstress by night but I staff marketing and advertising professionals by day. I have a client in need of a seamstress here in Denver for a couple week, full time project. Any interest in hearing about it? If so, email me at kate.ortman at creativegroup.com. Cheers!
Cissie on craftsy.com
Apr 12, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Your dress is great. I, too, love the Madmen look. I have made this pattern and love it. However, I don't have any curves -- but it is a very flattering style!
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
Apr 12, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Cissie. I'd love to see your version of this dress. I agree, it's really flattering on an array of body types.
baconcat on craftsy.com
Aug 05, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
You just inspired me to order this pattern, hope I can make it look as good as you do!
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
Aug 24, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! Post it up when you do, I'd love to see it!
oonaballoona on craftsy.com
Jul 31, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
HOT. MAMA.
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
Aug 01, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Awww... thanks!
RStaffieri on craftsy.com
Jul 31, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Terrific dress! Great work!
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
Aug 01, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank-you!
Miss Julep on craftsy.com
Jul 29, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Oooo, a wiggle dress! I LOVE Mad Men! Great job, looks great on you!!
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
Jul 29, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks! I love that show too!
TheCraftRevival on craftsy.com
Jul 18, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
You look super cute!
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
Jul 18, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank-you!
Obasesam on craftsy.com
Jun 22, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
very nice.
micksmom2 on craftsy.com
Jun 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
What a beautiful dress, and you look fabulous in it!
WhiskeyDog on craftsy.com
Jun 02, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
wow!! Its beautiful, really well done and professional!
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
Jun 02, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Aww, thx! *blushes*
todd on craftsy.com
May 31, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Thats Great!
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
May 31, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!
graceless lady on craftsy.com
May 26, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
That is beautiful. Love the color.
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
May 31, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!
Rosy on craftsy.com
May 26, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Wow! Splendid! You captured the essence of Mad Men, I'm in love whit it!
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
May 31, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!