tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432018953404985645.post7180173834207011345..comments2024-03-18T13:58:04.023-05:00Comments on Sew Essentially Sew: Vintage Dress Update: Finished!Gracahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07709238617916016462noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432018953404985645.post-70508073458248641682014-12-04T03:28:07.666-06:002014-12-04T03:28:07.666-06:00I just realized you wrote this more than 2 years a...I just realized you wrote this more than 2 years ago but what the hay... I Think it was c. late 60s patterns changed a full size. Size 16 became 14 etc. Best thing you can do is record the measurements of good fitting garments and measure patterns before you cut. It's also a good idea to make a wide seam allowance if you feel the cut might be too slim or if you tend to like a fair bit of ease. You can always make smaller but cannot make larger. Vintage patterns have some excellent features today's patterns have short-cut or abandoned altogether - things like little back neck or shoulder darts, sleeve darts, curved bottom seams of long sleeves, little darts here and there, etc.. It's sometimes no wonder why so many sew knits. They stretch and forgive all the little fitting things that have been lost by the 2D world of computerized patterns. Many of the c. 1970 patterns were quite fitted. You can get a good fit and learn a lot of little tips and tricks to take with you into your future sewing. I think today's pattern measurements are a bit larger in the waist. If you come across a pattern you like, try to get as close to your bust size as possible. Waist and hips tend to be easier to adjust than the bust and shoulder. Pattern size grading info is available free on the web. Thrift stores sell old patterns for a buck or two. Buy and try a couple oldies and you'll be a pro in no time. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432018953404985645.post-60423072563151546832012-04-18T06:17:00.734-05:002012-04-18T06:17:00.734-05:00Oh I love the shape and cut of this, the buttons a...Oh I love the shape and cut of this, the buttons are a great pop too!prttynpnkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16513331416653286924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432018953404985645.post-34409256293110331082012-04-10T15:29:21.075-05:002012-04-10T15:29:21.075-05:00The dress looks lovely, and the buttons are just f...The dress looks lovely, and the buttons are just fabulous! The cut and style is very classic and chic!Meg the Grandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05505371880343451606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432018953404985645.post-34161590841110227892012-04-10T01:35:33.994-05:002012-04-10T01:35:33.994-05:00YAY! Such a lovely dress! I just love the lines a...YAY! Such a lovely dress! I just love the lines and how chic this is ...those buttons are fantastic too!Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12668255845241284664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432018953404985645.post-4251100714579873252012-04-09T22:04:04.883-05:002012-04-09T22:04:04.883-05:00I like how your dress turned out too. The changes ...I like how your dress turned out too. The changes you've made are minor so your entry does qualify for the Vintage Pattern contest.<br /><br />I'm making up a size 18 dress and the tissue fit seems to fit me as is so your note about sizing being smaller than today is true in my case.velosewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241344721302194932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432018953404985645.post-57040918453208302712012-04-09T21:47:22.454-05:002012-04-09T21:47:22.454-05:00Thanks Heather. I agree about the buttons, I fell...Thanks Heather. I agree about the buttons, I fell in love with them when I saw them at the store. I picked them up without a project in mind. I'm glad I indulged in that impulse purchase, I think they 'dressed up' the dress.Gracahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07709238617916016462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1432018953404985645.post-13956443180541346462012-04-09T21:03:46.180-05:002012-04-09T21:03:46.180-05:00Ooooh! I used those same buttons on my corduroy j...Ooooh! I used those same buttons on my corduroy jacket! Aren't they lovely? I think they look like little crystal bowls. :)<br /><br />I really like how your dress turned out! It has some lovely details, especially on the front bodice. I like the faux button placket with the slit opening, and the gathering at the waistline. Very pretty. :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10477887672613694373noreply@blogger.com