a fitted waistcoat,
a suit consisting of a straight skirt (long or short) and bolero jacket,
a sheath dress and shrug,
and finally a car coat or topper. Since you’ve already sewn the housecoat and scuffs (you did, right?), you will have a wardrobe that’s ready for anything the fall season has to offer. Doll aficionados please note; all of these projects could be easily scaled down and used for Ginger™, Little Miss Debutante™, Barbie™, or any other 1950’s fashion doll.
First is the waistcoat, and I’ve actually made this one. I cut facings rather than lining it to the edge but otherwise made no change to Mrs Picken’s directions. Please go to my Flickr account for the pattern.
5 comments:
Too funny. I was just trying to find a good vintage vest! Thank you!
I made the vest several years ago and it's a keeper.
(not out of fake fur though...bleah).
ROFL no, I have a good wool blend pinstripe I want to do it with with a pencil skirt and silk lining.
I have monster fur, but luckily not enough for this.
Shay, I always love what you post. Haven't been by for several months.
BTW, if you like Tuchman's A Distant Mirror, The March of Folly is sure to please.
Sue, from patternsofthepast group
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