Monday, 28 October 2013

A New Dress for Halloween!

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I got  Butterick 5917 pattern ages ago when I was looking for patters to suit my shape.

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Technically it should suit me, being empire line and having detail at the bust to draw attention away from my non defined waist. I didn't bother with the bust ruffle on this version, it is really a wearable muslin.


The fabric is very old (1960's) that came from a Great Aunt's house years ago, black with white stars. I thought it would be a perfect witch's dress for Halloween.


Turns out it is not all that flattering after all (which is why it has taken 3 months to photograph and post about it), think it emphasises rather than disguises my non-waist but it will do for Halloween!

The next dress I have to post about is even worse, no wonder my desire to sew for myself has been non existent!

3 comments:

  1. Nessa28 October 2013 at 16:30

    It really is quite nice Alison. A friend of mine has a similar waist-less issue and she uses a thin belt create a waist. With those fab brown boots a thin brown belt would look very snappy and create a waist definition for you. It really does work and nobody who knows her would even guess that she didn't have a waist! In fact, I have even seen her wear a belt over the top of a cardi to give herself waist definition if you're prepared to go that far.

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  2. Heather Nelsen30 October 2013 at 10:27

    Adorable- as always! Love the boots too!

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  3. Wendy3 November 2013 at 12:32

    I think it looks lovely. I agree with Nessa, a thin belt, in a bright colour or to match your boots, would emphasise your waist

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