Sorry about the huge photo, not sure what I’m doing wrong. I started with very good intentions this month but it was not to be, so here is my nearly finished dress for the Vintage Pattern challenge. The pattern is from the seventies, a decade that I don’t really think of as vintage, and looking at this photo you may think I’ve made a black sack with rather a low neckline. However, the fabric isn’t black but black with grey stripes so it’s a stripey sack which I’m hopeful will look slightly more like the pattern drawing once the belt is added and about 20cm chopped off the hem.
The Monthly Stitch 
I agree with everyone else, with the belt will make all the difference an then you can choose a flattering hem length 🙂
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I think it’s coming along very nicely! I made two 70s Diane Von Furstenberg knit dresses for my Monthly Stitch Vintage Pattern makes. And, I know what you mean, what is vintage really? At one point, I thought of vintage as only antiques, from the 19th century, it wasn’t until I began sewing that I realized vintage had a whole new meaning. But, I find 70s styles very easy to wear, much more so than a 50s dress and a lot of the styles are pretty classic and timeless.
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I like the two dresses you made. I agree about the 70s styles being easier to wear, they’re not so fitted as the 50s dresses.
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Vogue patterns are in a class of their own whatever the decade.Having lived through the 70’s I can’t say that I am a huge fan of it…other than Vogue dress patterns! I especially love the maxi length ones and this one looks so nice..I must admit that I always feel disappointed when I have made a 70’s item as it always has a HUGE collar and with my scrawny old ladies neck I look like a turtle or something so it never gets worn very much!
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I was a child in the seventies, so I don’t like to think of the 70s as vintage as it makes me feel ancient. I like some 70s fashion, sometimes a pattern just needs to be made in a different fabric/colour and it looks OK (maybe not the big collars on shirts though).
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Agree with all above, this is gorgeous, and you might not mind the length once the belt is in place. Why not leave the hem till last, and see what you think! I’ve a similar Vogue pattern, also 70s, and it looks like a sac, but I’ve loved it forever. Don’t give up on this one quite yet, unless it’s a heavier fabric. Then save for cooler weather. Good luck & keep us posted!
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Thanks, it is nearly finished and the way the weather is going it may get some wear before summer finally appears.
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oh cool! Without the belt it has a thirties look to it.
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Yes, I thought it had that look too, more 30s around the house than 30s glamour though.
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perhaps, looks nice though:)
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Well, I for one think ’70s is vintage, and I really like your pattern and fabric choice. Its going to be a very wearable dress.
Can I suggest you try it on with a belt before you cut the hem? The pattern picture shows the dress blousing above the belt, and I’ve made the mistake of cutting before a proper fitting, then having to sew some back on as a false hem!
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Thanks, I have tried it on with the belt and it definitely looks better. I just have some hand sewing and the hem to go.
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Love the collar detail on that dress. It will probably look terrific when it’s done.
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Thanks.
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When finished I m sure it will be very nice. You are not alone in unfinished projects. I have many of them as well.
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Thanks. I think unfinished projects breed while I’m sleeping, that can be the only explanation for them all.
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you can’t go wrong with vogue…lovely job…with the hem finished and belt added , it will look divine !
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Thanks.
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