I just love this dress. I sized it up from an original 1945 Butterick 3789 pattern in my collection. It took a while to grade up correctly, some oddly shaped pieces, but after that was done, it was fairly simple. The front of the skirt wraps around so even though it could be a bit smaller, it still fits fine. I can't wait to have some place to wear it once this apocalypse is over. Someday there will be events again. Then I can wear all the things I made to be able to go to them this year.
The fabric is a gorgeous drapey rayon. And no, they aren't porgs, they are definitely cute fat little birds. I have hundreds of vintage patterns, but I really want to make this one again! Maybe in a solid colour. The front gathering has showing stitches, which is an interesting touch. Took me ages to figure out what colour to make the thread. And again, I put in snaps to attach the shoulder pads I made that I use with snaps in every 40s dress I make. The dress bodice really doesn't drape well without them, but I don't mind them at all!
I really can't wait to have a chance to wear this one! Who would have thought that 6 months after taking this picture we would still be in quarantine. What a time to be alive.
~Nikki
