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Sewing: The Couture Dress
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The Couture Dress

Alpaca wool dress

Back view of the dress
Alpaca wool dress

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
Vogue Vintage pattern from 1957

Instructions

I made this dress using couture techniques I learned in Susan Khalje's Craftsy couture class. More details about the construction of it are on my blog at www.fiftydresses.com
Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Retro / Vintage, Classic

Materials

Alpaca wool, silk organza for the underlining, Bemberg rayon for the lining

What was your inspiration?

I was inspired by a 1957 Vogue pattern and finding beautiful fabric to go with it.

What are you most proud of?

Adjusting the fit properly and working successfully with fabric which frayed very easily. More information about the challenges and successes of making this dress can be found at www.fiftydresses.com

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Use those techniques you have or will learn in the Couture Dress class!

 

10 comments

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Fiftydresses
Mar 29, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Hi Cheryl Ann - I actually used a vintage Vogue pattern, dated 1957, for this dress. I made it using the couture techniques I learned from the class. I purchased the pattern from an Etsy shop last year. I have found you can apply the couture techniques to just about any pattern, but it was helpful for me to make my first couture dress using the recommended pattern for the course.
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CherylAnnScott
Mar 23, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Wow! Love this! Is this the alternative pattern for the course?
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melanievb1024277
Jan 15, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Very nice!
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Fiftydresses
Dec 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
You will be so glad you did - the course is fantastic. Thanks for your comment!
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nc_rabe735790
Dec 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
You look wonderful in your dress. Recently enrolled in this course. After seeing your dress psyched about getting started.
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flynntsang
Dec 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful dress on you! Very nice.
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Fiftydresses
Dec 21, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! It was very rewarding to plan and make it.
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2strings
Dec 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow! Fantastic fit, gorgeous fabric!
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Fiftydresses
Dec 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you I expect to wear this dress often!
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2strings
Dec 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Of course you'll wear it over and over. It's so versatile. Dress is up with jewelry, make it sporty with a scarf, or create a professional look by adding a jacket. I'm thinking, but I haven't come up with a way to make it suitable for biking or horseback riding yet. :-)

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