Betty and Joan have their unique style and both styles suit their body types and life. For Julia Bobbin’s Mad Men Challenge I had my foot in both camps. Double trouble, this is my take on The Monthly Stitch’s Sewing double theme.
Using my block patterns I trialed a Joan-based work style with a stretch woven that Mel gave away at the Sydney Spoolettes swap.
These photos were taken by a Mad Men fan. Thanks Kylie!
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| Here’s the ‘scoot and run’ shot before work:) |
Then I tried a Betty inspired evening dress.
Here’s my dress block version with a smile.
But I loved the pic below
So I did a double take.
The fabric is a silver lace mesh and interlined is with chiffon.
Here’s my Joan choice.
I have the print fabric…for another day.
Have fun sewing everyone! And take a look at Julia’s blog for the wrap up! There are so many great entries. Love your work Julia.
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Love both of your dresses but must say that I am partial to the vibrancy of the first one.. Very fresh looking. The second evening one is lovely too.
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Go you glam thing! I'm sure you'll get loads of wear out of these.
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I recognise the Spotlight fabric in the “Joan” dress – what a great use of the pattern – it really suits the dress. The second dress is equally gorgeous.
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I just adore that shot of you in the chair! Both dresses are great and I'm sure will get lots of wear.
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I really like both dresses. The style really suits you.
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Thanks Andrea. They're both easy to wear too.
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We just happen to be walking by a building that hadn't been updated. Score:)
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When you buy this fabric, pre-wash it because the red runs a bit.
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I tried to make the best of the print repeat.
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Thank you. I felt glam.
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Two dresses! And both gorgeous! Having said that, I covet the blue and white one. So fresh and pretty!
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My favourite is the first dress. The fabric is gorgeous and the style and pattern placement are really flattering. Fab photos too!
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It is hard to pick between them, they are both so lovely. You look very glam in the second dress.
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Great dress and love the evening one and the pose.
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I love what you've done with my “re-homed” fabric. I only ever saw it as a skirt. It's amazing what sewists see/do when they get their hands on a bit of fabric…it's all so unique and individual.
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Thanks Sue. These have been fun to make.
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Thank you again Mel. You do have an eye for fabric as your latest twirl dress shows!
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Thanks so much.
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And it's just my basic block patterns too.
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I felt very corporate in the first dress.
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I love both dresses, very flattering on you. Also love the location shots too – very era appropriate!
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