Monday, June 8, 2015

Mad Men Joan Dress



Here's a side by side comparison with the original:


I have been wanting to make a copy of this Mad Men dress for years!!! I was first inspired by Julia Bobbin, who did a great remake of this dress.



I used the "Wiggle Dress" pattern from Gertie's New Book for Better Sewing. I had to do some adjustments to the neckline because it was a bit too wide for me.

My hubby liked it so it's a win!


Update:

I am so flattered and surprised to have my dress be apart of the top twenty garments for the "Dress Up Party" challenge on sewsweetness.com. If you would vote for me I would be so grateful!If you already have, thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

I did something odd....I took apart the whole dress, took two inches out, and sewed it all up again, because I had to! Here are some pictures:




 Sitting down makes the dress a bit tiiiight but the fit is better!
Wish me luck!

11 comments:

  1. You made this? I am so impressed! And no, you could never comment too much, I love it! Thank you so much for reading my blog and leaving comments, I love getting comments from you! Do you have Instagram? I want to follow your blog but don't see a follow button! :)

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    2. I just made an instagram account for the blog! Thank you so much for reading my blog too! :)

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  2. This dress is so stunning! I just love the style of it and I'm really surprised that you husband only liked it instead of loved it because it is so amazing!

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    1. Aw, thanks Monica! You are a sweetheart! I just copied the style ;)

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  3. This is so chicly beautiful! You look every bit, if not more so, as fabulous as Joan. Very, very cool project!

    ♥ Jessica

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    1. You are just the sweetest! Thank you so much!!! :)

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