"MISSES' AND WOMEN'S DRESS. A smart version of the perennially popular shirtmaker, this frock closes at bodice front with buttons; neckline is convertible, being worn high and closed or open. Shirrings accent shoulders. Back bodice gathers to a shaped yoke. Skirt is paneled, joins bodice at waistline. Sleeves are long, finished with cuffs or short."
I really *should* be making my husband a short sleeve shirt from a 1950s pattern first but after my fabric score I really can't resist sneaking in a project for myself. After all, this is my first project using an actual vintage pattern and instructions and I'm so excited! The pieces are pre-cut and unprinted but are 'marked' with a hole punched circles to show different markings like grainline, buttonhole postitions etc. Initially I thought it was going to be hard to understand but I got used to it quickly enough. Now all the pieces are traced and this little piece of history is packed safely in its packet. I plan to use my traced copy over and over again and have settled on this idea for storing the original and copied patterns in an orderly fashion:
It's a rigid plastic envelope that fits into a ring binder. I can keep everything together in there and take the whole lot out if I need be. It's not air tight or anything so the paper can 'breathe'.I'll be taking my time with this one and savouring the process. I hope to cut out my fabric this evening. My choice of rust coloured cotton was clearly inspired by the illustration on the right but I'll be making the short sleeve version in time for the warmer weather. It actually reached 20 degrees here today! :0).
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