Thursday, May 26, 2011

Shirtwaist Dress - Scarlett O'Hara Style

I made this shirtwaist dress from a 1989 Simplicity pattern. It looks more like a 50s style to me which I love! It's made out of two pottery barn curtains that I bought for .50! Can you believe it!? I only paid .25 for the pattern so including buttons and thread this dress cost about $3! (Plus a whole lot more in labor costs.) I made View 1 without the elastic waistband because I didn't have enough seam allowance to put it in. I also squared the collar and pockets and cut some length off of the bottom. The pattern was fairly easy with some tricky parts and pretty time consuming, at least for me, but I really like the way it turned out! :) 



Can you believe this came from an 80s pattern?







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9 comments:

  1. JennyMay 27, 2011 at 12:52 AM

    That is so pretty! When my sewing skills improve I want to make some clothes from 1950's patterns as they are so feminine!

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  2. BeccaMay 27, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    AWESOME job!! Where do you get the patterns for so cheap??

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  3. UnknownMay 27, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Thanks! I get most of my patterns from different thrift stores. One of them in my area has free patterns! :) You can also find vintage ones on Etsy, Ebay, or at flea markets.

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  4. Rich and Sarah ChristensenJune 17, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Oh my I just LOVE it!!!!

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  5. UnknownOctober 25, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Well considering that the 80's style is back. At least the early 80's late 70's this isn't a shocker. But the styles I've been seeing and buying are the plaids and the cowl neck tops and sweaters.

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  6. Elise EnghNovember 16, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Looks great on you and what a deal!

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  7. Just JaimeNovember 16, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    This turned out SO well! Awesome!

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  8. AnonymousNovember 16, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Missy! Thank you so very much for linking up to Frugal Days, Sustainable Ways:) I'm so happy to "meet" you! I am totally loving your blog and your posts! I really hope you make Frugal Days, Sustainable Ways a part of your Wednesdays! And keep the great posts comin'
    Very sincerely,
    Andrea @ Frugally Sustainable

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  9. JOY @ http://joysjotsshots.blogspot.com/June 26, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Great job. I bet if you didn't tell anyone, they would think you bought it from the store for many dollars more instead of helping the environment AND your pocketbook. I probably have a 100 or so of old patterns. Many styles are reappearing today. Also, I can see many other things besides the dress you could make from that pattern. You chose a very versatile pattern. EnJOYed your post very much.

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