Floral needlecord dress from 1970’s pattern

DressmakingStyleSewing with vintage patternsSpring
Written By Frances Lawrence

TOTAL TIME COMMITMENT: 17.5 hours

Cut out & transfer all pattern markings: 3 hours

Main construction: 12 hours

Lining construction: none

Finishings (buttons, hem): 2.5 hours

ADDITIONAL SEAM FINISHING, CONSTRUCTION NOTES & EXTRAS

  • Vertical interior seams – overlock

  • Raw edges on zip seam – overlock each side separately

  • Raw edges at gathered seam - overlock

  • Attach bodice facing to rest of garment – stitch-in-the-ditch

VERDICT & LESSONS LEARNT

This fine needlecord is surprising substantial, offering a slight bit of warmth for a Northern European spring summer. The length and amount of fabric also contributes to this, making it something I can wear more readily in England, for our temperate climate.  

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