I've made a vow to start using the vintage patterns in my collection to make things that I can wear in everyday life... and if I'm honest with myself, that means I should focus on simple separates vs. dressy dresses. I usually wouldn't look twice at a pattern from the 70's, but this McCall's top from 1975 seemed so incredibly modern that I thought it would be fun to give it a try. It also worked out great because I had less than a yard of this cheery vintage floral print, and this is about the only garment that I could find that would make use of such a small piece.
This shirt was super easy to make and only took a few hours to complete. I think it would especially be cute in the longer length as a dress, so I might have to try another one at some point in the future. The only change that I made was raising the placement of the belt by an inch or two, which I kind of regret now because it looks like a maternity blouse! But it is incredibly cool and comfortable, so I'm sure it will get lots of wear around the house this summer.
7 comments:
I'm trying to do the same things with my vintage patterns. Separates are a must for me, too! I really love this blouse - the 1970s is probably my favorite fashion decade. The fabrics that you used to create it are fab!
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Having just taken off a 1950's pattern dress, all I can say is I am breathing again. Whoosh they sure are tight in the waist. Your top looks like a dream to me right now. I love it! Great idea!
Wow, that looks really now. Great interpretation of a retro look.
I'm also a separates fan. I probably only have about 6 dresses in my closet right now, but close to a hundred tops.
Looks adorable! Can't you just unpick and scootch the belt down if you don't like the placement?
Very charming, Jen!
Your top is lovely Jen. I love your colour and print combinations. This pattern brings back memories because I made View C for my high school convocation ceremony....so you can guess how "vintage" I am! I made it out of a soft polyester print, brown with orange flowers. How 70's is that!?! Now I want to make a top like yours!
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