I have a similar sundress pattern that I've made several times, so I grabbed that and headed to Jo-Ann's - and actually found some cream rayon herringbone there! Miracles do happen. The striped fabric was hiding in the upholstery section, but it softened up after washing.
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| Sundress Hollywood Pattern #1788 - c. 1939 |
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| Bolero Simplicity #2762 - c. 1938 |
And here's an action shot - the belt kept spinning around all night - I think I need a well-placed snap.
Doesn't rayon just move the best though? :)
Photo by Alex Vasallo
And last but not least, here's a video of the Balboa contest finals. Can't leave that out, I guess!
Camp Hollywood 2011 - Balboa Finals
Video by Sandra Carranza
oh, I love it! Using upholstery fabric is an excellent idea! I have some beautiful upholstery fabric but I always thought it would be terrible for clothes. Must give that a try! I love your matching belt too!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing!! I love the idea of the little bolero with matching belt :)
ReplyDeleteYour dress came out beautifully!!
ReplyDeleteYay, stripe!
I wanna learn to dance like that! how cute! You look lovely! I really must learn how to sew, it keeps calling to me :)
ReplyDeleteWow, you are amazing dancers! It's so fun to watch, makes me wish I could go dancing myself. I love your dress and bolero :)
ReplyDeleteVery nice dress, the skirt has a good solid swing! (if that makes any sense).
ReplyDeleteI so understand the twisting belt thing. :-) Haven't tried a snap button yet, but it was on my list.
I have been looking for striped fabric like that!! Now I know to look in the upholstry area! Thanks!! :)
ReplyDeletePS. Great job on the outfit!!