My new dress...

A couple weeks ago I blogged about this dress...  I instantly new I needed to recreate it! 

The inspiration is a vintage Pendelton dress... too cute right!

So... this is what I came up with...

I think I came pretty close to the original...

Back view... for an easy zipper instructional click here...

I used the body and neckband from #8335 , and the sleeve from #7309

Since I was using a plaid... I took the extra time to match up the grain lines...

I love it when the pattern continues seamlessly...



I cut the neckband, pockets and sleeve band on the bias... even thought it was not necessary...



I thought it gave the dress some visual interest...



I love my new dress... I think it will keep me warm and toasty this winter!  Oh, and I forgot to mention this garment was (of course) cut out of vintage fabric...  So, my dress cost me under $3! ( It was awhile ago, but I believe the fabric cost me a $1.99 and a patterns were .25 a piece)  I love being thrifty!  Fashion does not have to break your budget...

Happy Sewing!

***Jennifer

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