Vintage Dress


Before I went on vacation a couple of weeks ago, I had a plan to make some clothes for myself instead of the usual dresses for my girls (although I made dresses for them, too). I wanted to make a top (check, see here), a skirt (check, see here), pants (still to make) and two dresses. The first dress I made a couple of weeks ago (so check, see here) and the second dress I finished today! This vintage pattern I saw in the july issue of Burda. I only changed some little things here and there in the contrasting lines. The dress I wanted to make initially was one with busks and things, but when I saw this one, I must have this one too. The one with the busks can wait till the next summer. Or maybe I'll make that one anyway in a couple of weeks. We'll see.


~*~
This week my bracelet is featured by Blissful Bucket List.


Thank you, Sarah!


http://betweennapsontheporch.net/

Comments

  1. DoneneJuly 18, 2012 at 12:39 AM

    So very cute! Thanks for visiting and your nice comment!

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  2. Katalina JewelryJuly 18, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    Really cute dress, Liz! Thanks for visiting and for the sweet comment!

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  3. Pam @Threading My WayJuly 18, 2012 at 10:40 AM

    Lovely and cool for a hot Summer's day...

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    1. LizJuly 21, 2012 at 10:11 AM

      Thank you, Pam! Unfortunately it isn't very hot here in The Netherlands at the moment, so I couldn't wear my dress yet :-).

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  4. WinnieJuly 18, 2012 at 11:55 AM

    Lovely dress, and beautiful fabric

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  5. Full Circle CreationsJuly 18, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    Cute dress! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party.

    Holly

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  6. Stone Cottage AdventuresJuly 18, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    Super cute dress! I love wearing dresses on these crazy hot days! -Marci

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    1. LizJuly 21, 2012 at 10:13 AM

      Thanks, Marci! Unfortunately only lots of rain for the last couple of weeks here in Europe, so I did not wear my dress yet.

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  7. Sally Annie MagundyJuly 18, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    Darling dress!

    Happy Rednesday!

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  8. SueLovesCherriesJuly 18, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    Love the pattern on that dress!

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  9. LVJuly 18, 2012 at 4:26 PM

    It is great you can make such cute things. Making them yourself is big savings. Well done.

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  10. Tra La La Boom De AyJuly 18, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    You are very talented! It is vintage sweet.

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  11. Adorned From AboveJuly 18, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Great dress. I have a Blog Hop, and I would love it if you would link this post. You can find it at
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/07/surf-spray-and-wednesdays-adorned-from.html
    It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop.
    I hope to see you there. Have a great Day.
    Debi Bolocofsky
    Adorned From Above
    www.adornedfromabove.com

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    1. LizJuly 21, 2012 at 10:15 AM

      Thanks, Debi! I linked up both my projects of this week. Thanks for inviting me! Liz

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  12. Pinspiring LeahJuly 18, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Great dress! I'm going to have to check out that pattern from Burda!

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    1. LizJuly 21, 2012 at 10:15 AM

      Thanks, Leah! The dress is very easy to make!

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  13. Sugarr2518July 18, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    The dress is lovely!

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  14. blissfulsewingJuly 19, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Wow.....What a beautiful frock,I would love to try this for my daughter.
    www.blissfulsewing.blogspot.com

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  15. Crafty Brooklyn Army WifeJuly 19, 2012 at 3:33 PM

    Very cute dress!! I love anything vintage. Stopping by from Family Home & Life linky party and your newest follower.

    Here is what I shared this week: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.ca/2012/07/bow-pleated-purse.html

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  16. Sparkle and CoJuly 19, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    I saw it in last Burda issue too! Pretty!!! I should try to make something for me. I'm stopping by from I don't remember which Hop. I'm now a new follower ;)

    http://sparkleandco.blogspot.com

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    1. LizJuly 21, 2012 at 10:17 AM

      Thanks for following me! The pattern isn't very difficult, so you should give it a try. And show me the result :-) !

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  17. DearHelenHartmanJuly 20, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    Divine. It looks perfect for anytime, day, night, 1950s or 2012. I love your blog - my first visit this pink saturday won't be my last.

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    1. LizJuly 21, 2012 at 10:19 AM

      Thanks for you sweet comment, Dear Helen!

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  18. Chubskulit RoseJuly 21, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    How beautiful!! Happy Pink Saturday and have a nice weekend.

    My PINK

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  19. EstherJuly 21, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Wow! That's a beautiful dress!! I Love it! (and want to have it too ;))

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  20. Cheerios and LattesJuly 21, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    The dress looks great, as the other clothes that you made! I would like to invite you to share this on Saturday Show and Tell (http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com/saturday-show-tell-20/). I'm sure my readers would love this post as well as some of the other posts you have on your site. Thanks and have a great weekend.
    -Mackenzie
    http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com

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    1. LizJuly 21, 2012 at 10:40 PM

      Thanks for your very nice comment, Mackenzie! I just linked up a couple of projects to your link party. Thanks so much for inviting me! Liz

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  21. EJJuly 22, 2012 at 4:20 AM

    Just beautiful! Visiting from Pink Saturday.

    Pink Slushy Magic, come and see.

    I am your newest follower.

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  22. Nicole @WonkyWJuly 22, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    I love this dress! It is so classy & cute. Visiting from Get Schooled linkup :)

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  23. RhiannonJuly 22, 2012 at 10:20 PM

    Stunning, love the cut, and looks so well sewn. I agree about sewing for yourself, I always end up sewing for my kids and not me!

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    1. LizJuly 22, 2012 at 10:35 PM

      Thank you for your nice comment, Rhiannon!

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  24. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.July 23, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    Love that dress! You are very talented!

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  25. Simply TasheenaJuly 24, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    This is such a pretty dress.

    PS: Thank you for linking up to Show Me What You Got Tuesday's @ ODH via: http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/2012/07/live-show-me-what-you-got-linky-party-24.html

    Mrs. Delightful
    www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  26. Carrie @ My Favorite FindsJuly 25, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Adorable dress! Thanks for sharing at our Handmade Tuesdays party!

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  27. LizJuly 26, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Thank you, Kadie!

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  28. heather @ new house, new home, new lifeJuly 27, 2012 at 4:13 AM

    So very cute and perfect for this summer weather.

    Thanks for sharing it at the All Star Block Party

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  29. UnknownJuly 28, 2012 at 4:56 AM

    I've never made myself a dress but yours is great!

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  30. Misty @Creative ItchJuly 30, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Love that dress!

    Thanks for sharing @'Sew Cute Tuesday'.
    I'll be featuring you tomorrow, so be
    sure to stop by and grab a 'featured'
    button!

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    1. LizAugust 4, 2012 at 8:09 PM

      Thank you very much for featuring me, Misty! Great honor! Liz

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  31. KatherineJuly 31, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    What a gorgeous dress! Love vintage style. I bet this looks great with your fingerless gloves! Thanks for linking up!

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  32. Lindsey RallsAugust 6, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Very cute, love the contrasting colors.

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  33. Sara @ My Merry Messy LifeAugust 15, 2012 at 4:05 AM

    That is awesome! Love it!! Thanks for linking up at Hookin On Hump Day!

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