Friday, April 13, 2012

Butterick 4743- In Progress

Judy's  sewing project
   I  have spent the last few weeks making dresses for my 4 grandaugters ,
   So I am now sewing some spring /summer things for myself. First , on
  my list ,is this 70's  dress.  Really simple pattern. I am making the dress
  version ,with short sleeves.
               

 Pattern--Butterick 4743 [ bought on ebay]
 Fabric- stash [ bought 4 1/2 yds from http://www.fabric.com/Index.aspx]
 Denim belt [not shown] - thrifted
 Photo coming soon.

12 comments:

  1. oh Judy I just love that pattern, and the fabric is pretty too. I look forward to seeing it made up, I'm glad you have made time to sew for yourself. x x x

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    1. Thankyou Charlotte.. I figured you would like the pattern..You and I both seem to like the 70's patterns,ha.
      Feels good to be sewing for me now.. Enjoyed the kids sewing..but now it's "Maw Time".lol

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  2. The patern looks nice for summer and I love the fabric. Yeahh more sewing for you .

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    1. Thankyou Rachel.. I really like the fabric too.. I had forgotten, I had it.I am trying to use fabric in my stash, instead of buying new ..[even though, I find it hard to resist.ha]

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  3. So pretty and fresh for spring! I am looking forward to seeing this x

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    1. Thankyou Charlotte.. I like the fabric too.. Have had it forever.. Trying to use fabric in my stash [so hard to not go and buy some more,ha]. I have finished it, and hope to get some photos posted tomorrow. X

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  4. I think you'll really suit that fabric Judy!

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    1. Thankyou so much Diane.. I like it too.. Hope to post tomorrow.

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  5. Oh, that's nice. I have a retro blog and some patterns on there. Sewing.

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    1. Thankyou so much, I will check out your blog. Thanks for visiting.

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  6. I love the fabric! The dress is going to be adorable!

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    1. Thankyou Stacie, I finished the dress last night, so hope to post photos tomorrow..

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