Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Celebrating in the 1950s Style!


1950s Dress

My mommy made me this lovely dress from the 50s.  It is made out of cotton.  The jacket, which is reversible, is made out of Tropical Breeze fabric.  If you aren't familiar with Tropical Breeze, let me introduce you.  It is the easiest fabric to care for.  Just wash and wear; no ironing.  The colors do not fade much even after many washes.  Back to the dress fabric...it has lovely white flowers trimmed in a light lavender color with green leaves and a black background.  

My mom added 2 inches to the bottom of the skirt and shortened the waist by one inch.

The dress is made with New Look pattern 6723 and the balero is made using ASimplicity 3921, figure C.  

I love this dress!  I think it's now my overall favorite!

Check back here this week.  I'm going to do a fabulous GIVEAWAY again!!!!!

9 comments:

  1. Nice dress! Your Mom did a great job! Happy Birthday!

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  2. Hello Ashley -- your mom shared your blog address with me. I've enjoyed looking over your lovely creations! Your birthday dress is very cute and classy. The bateau neckline is an elegant touch.

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  3. Hey Tab,
    Thanks for following! I hope you enjoy it.
    Have a great day and behave! ;)
    Ashley

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  4. Hi Laura,
    Thank you for checking my blog out. I hope you enjoyed it. I never heard of the bateau neckline before. I did'nt know that there were different names for them. That's neat.
    Have great day!
    Ashley

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  5. Hey Ash,
    Trying to figure out this whole giveaway idea. :) Do you mind explaining me how it works?

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  6. Hey tabby,
    Sorry,I did'nt get to do that yet,I have been busy. My mom said we are going to do this giveaway differently than we did the last one. So I do not know what we are doing yet.I know the last giveaway I did, I did a drawing kinda thing. To be able to be in a giveaway you have to be follower which you are. As soon as I find out how we rae doing this I'll let ya know. Ashley

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  7. Hey Ashley,
    Thanks! I will wait for your reply.
    -Tabby

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  8. Hey Ashley,
    My Dad and I were looking at your blog pictures and came upon the 50's one and my Dad said you look like you could be 22. That's funny! But looking at it I'm inclined to believe that if someone didn't know you they could take you for that! :) Just thought I'd share!
    -Tabby_

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  9. Hey Tab,
    HaHa!! I definitely did not think that I looked 22 but my Dad did tell me I looked older in it! I'm sorry I have not been on for awhile. My Moms been in Pa and I have not gotten to post anything. When she gets back,which is tommorrow,I am hoping to start back up again. Thanks for sharing!!! Ashley

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