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Getting my 60's vibe on!

9/9/2014

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For the last few months, I've been working my way through a collection of patterns that I've acquired; some were free in magazines, others in my fave shop in Chepstow 'Serendipity' so I hadn't spent loads and I always enjoy trying to match something in my existing fabric stash to one of these patterns.  A couple of months ago I was lucky enough to collect many many big bags of vintage dress-making fabric courtesy of the friendliest estate agent in Bath, what a coup!  I rummaged through and whilst it was was all lovely, mostly plain cottons, corduroys and some viscose, there wasn't anything particularly hippyish or what I was hoping for from those crazy days.  However, when I spotted this gorgeous white fabric with cute lemon and blue flowers I knew I'd found my treasure.  It's super thin, so I'm not sure what it was intended for but I used it on Simplicity 1609 as it has a retro look to it and I knew the style would set the border off well.  It was a straightforward pattern and apart from lengthening the front facing to protect my modesty I love the dress!!  It's a very fitted shape, with 2 pairs of front darts and a long rear zip.  I had to purchase an M&S full length slip to go underneath, you know, like your mum used to wear, but I have to say, it's one of the most comfy pieces of lingerie I've ever owned!! Who'd have thunk it?!  Please excuse the criminal photo below…

For this dress I was mostly listening to: Burning by The War On Drugs
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    Hi, thanks for dropping by, welcome!
    I'm amanda and I'm keen to share ideas here, good, bad and zany, all aboard!

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