This is one of those projects that go WOW. I hAve to keep myself from wearing this every day, everywhere.
I bought the fabric in our last visit to Birmingham, in Guthrie&Ghani shop. I saw it there and I knew it was a wonderful dress.
First, I thought in a simple shirt dress, but finally I was inspired by a 50s silhouette. This bodice is from an old pattern I bought 2nd hand when I discovered Gertie and was all influenced by her wonderful retro style, many years ago.
I gave it another rendition, this time with the 3/4 sleeves and small cuffs under the elbow, which are lovely.I changed the skirt, though, instead of pleats, I made half a circle skirt, adding up the pieces in the bottom of the back skirt. Nobody notices it if it is well done, and you save 1 m of fabric. I love the neck of this bodice, how it fits my C cup breast and my waist just perfectly.
It is an awesome pattern and with this skirt, it is tempting to make again and again.
