the purple pinafore… pt. 2
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Being the silly girl I am, I realized (after a few gentle promptings from the comments) that I forgot to post not only what fabric I made the pinafore in, but also the pattern details! I declare: I’m not usually this forgetful when it comes to sewing posts! lol. So for those curious about these things, read on…
The pattern is a late 1930s (judging from the design) Hollywood pattern I found on Ebay recently (number 1758 if anyone is interested). I really liked the versatility of the piece (sundress or pinafore) and the blouse or jacket pattern included too (yay for options!). Plus it said it was a “sew simple design” (in small print, near the bottom), which appealed to me. lol. The belt, however, was not included in the pattern, but was a simple 1″ wide affair I sewed up and added some buckram to for stiffening. The fabric is a lovely, dark purple cotton twill I purchased from Denver Fabrics earlier this year. I had been holding on to it for just this project, and finally got to cutting it out!
Hope that answers a the couple of questions about this project… Thank you all so much for your sweet enthusiasm about my sewing musings and ramblings! It is so fun to be a bit geeky about sewing… lol!
Posted on November 5th, 2009 to sewing.
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it’s alive! »18 lovely thoughts to “the purple pinafore… pt. 2”
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Kelley Anne says:
Thanks for the details. I love reading about your projects.
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Catherine says:
Oh that is good to know. I saw some dreamy cotton twill at a fabric store recently but didn’t even think it would work for anything but pants! Thanks for the extra info!
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Mel says:
You really did such a fantastic job! It came out so nicely
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Amanda Lee says:
November 5th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
You did a wonderful job–I love the pattern and your choice of fabric!
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emme says:
November 5th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
Oh, goodness!
I wish that I could go to “Casey’s School of Sewing!” I *love* your projects! I have so many ideas for clothing I would love to create for myself, but I don’t know how to bring them to fruition. I don’t even know where to begin in learning how to sew professional looking clothing…
~Emily
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Lizzy says:
That’s such an adorable pattern, and you did a fabulous job on it! I just love the fabric you chose. It turned out so gorgeous, love your hair too.
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Kate in Belgrade says:
I love your sewing posts!
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Mugsy says:
You gotta love the clothing from the 30′s in general – in my personal (and very humble) opinion, those were the days when ladies really dressed for the function they were attending. This coming from someone who is currently in jeans and a printed t-shirt for casual day at work *softly whistles while looking around the room*
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Sally says:
November 6th, 2009 at 10:19 am
Still just floored at how fantastically it turned out. And that twill will be so versatile!
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Victoria says:
November 6th, 2009 at 11:13 am
You and your dreses are beautiful. I am new with sewing patterns but your creations inspire me to keep at it!!
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American Tart says:
This is a gorgeous Fall color! Love the jewel tone.
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jennine says:
wow, it’s stunnign! i really envy how you can bring these old dresses to life. i tried sewing, and suck thoroughly.
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indigorchid says:
You did such a good job on this, it looks really good, and is so flattering on you!
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Some Like it Vintage.com says:
November 8th, 2009 at 10:13 am
I have always loved pinafores! They are versatile and can be made with absolutely any fabric and look great
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Michelle says:
I love your purple pinafore and very much enjoy your posts of the items you have sewn.
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PatternJunkie says:
What a fantastic pinafore! I adore purple and LOVE that shade.
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Paige says:
November 11th, 2009 at 1:11 am
That is just the cutest darn thing. I want one!
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Erika says:
November 15th, 2009 at 8:06 am
What a cute pattern! And the dark purple is lovely on you!
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