Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Saint Patty's Day Dress 50s Style



Custom dress in green satin with chiffon midriff, gathered scoop neckline with narrow straps, adjustable in the back, invisible zipper, built in petticoat also green. Inspired by a dress worn by Betty Draper in Mad Men, shown below.




Sunday, February 2, 2014

Vintage Hawaiian Dress Restyled Into Pinup Sun Suit



Before a 1960s halter maxi dress, made in Hawaii, originally had a smocked midriff but the elastic had relaxed so i removed the top and added a keyhole to the front neckline, trimmed the top into a bikini adding boning, bra cups and a button closure at the back. I then cut out a high waist short with a drape front out of the skirt fabric. the photos have been lightened to show the pattern, it is a very bright neon orange and yellow stripe print. Now available for sale through my shop