vintage dress sewing pattern 1956 PDF Plus Size (or Any Size) - Pattern No 20 Luanne 1950s 50s 1950s 50s Patterns Instant Download Tips for Buying and Using

The smocking plate came with the pattern. I smocked with Perle Cotton #8. My dresses look a bit different becuase I pre-constructed the pink one and I didnt consider that the ribon row had to be done BEFORE the construction. So on the pink one, I just repeated elements of the lower half of the smocking plate in the place where the ribbon was supposed to be. Both dresses are made with quilting weight cotton. Yes, those are yo-yos on the headband. As you know, Ive been trying to teach my 7 year old some sewing and we recently had a class in which we made yo-yos and pom-poms. The blue headband has a rolled rose. I followed this tutorial I dont know if we caught the attention of everyone we saw, but their grandmothers ooohed and aaaahed enough for dozens

This dress forgoes ornamentation in favor of maximalist architecture, using a precision-engineered bodice as a solid foundation for a romantic off-shoulder neckline

Fabric Type: Nylon + Spandex

Fit-flare dress

Generous scoop neck