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| from blue velvet vintage |
For years, I've wanted to make a tiki dress but haven't found the right fabric for the right price. Today was my lucky day! I'm going to make a dress, matching bolero and little dress for Olivia if I have enough extra. Here's some tiki inspiration........
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| Wear It Again Sam |
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| Couture Allure |
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| Lulu's Vintage |
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| Posh Girl Vintage |
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| 1950's Beach Bra |
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| French draped blouse |
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| 1950's Beach Bustier |
*Disclosure: Mrs. Depew is a sponsor of Va-Voom Vintage*
What an awesome deal, and thoroughly exciting project to put it to work on. I just know you're going to look gorgeous in these earthy, fun shades of brown and green, and can't wait to see your finished project.
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
Lovely fabric and a bargain to boot! The dress you plan to make is stunning, I look forward to seeing the finished garment. I'm currently making a dress from a 1940's Simplicity pattern which I hope to have finished next week :o)
ReplyDeleteIt is going to look fantastic, I cannot wait to see the result! Love the colours and the print.
ReplyDeleteYou lucky thing! Love the Couture Allure dress :) Nothing on the sewing table yet - but I have an event coming up in a couple of weeks, so I had better get my sew on!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely print- looks like it will drape well too- I wish I could find fabrics like that over here in the sticks! Looking forward to seeing the results :)
ReplyDeleteI've bought a new 30's pattern for a dress and I'm planning on making that up soon, but I have to finish my other million projects first!!!
T x
What a steal! Can't wait to see the finished product.
ReplyDeleteSuper cute material. I don't think you can go wrong with a tiki style dress.
ReplyDeleteOoo, I love that beach bustier as a top option.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic deal on your fabric purchase [doesn't that just make for a thrilling shopping trip,ha]. Love the fabric and can't wait to see what you make?
ReplyDeleteI also love the play suit you are working on..
I just finished a wrap dress [just need to photograph it...tooo hot] And am now working on a simple sailor blouse.
Happy sewing.
Awesome deal! I can't wait to see what you come up with. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, you did score! The fabric is so cute—perfect for tiki! Can't wait to see what you come up with (especially now that I was SO excited by this that I've de-lurked).
ReplyDeleteAlso...a certain fabric store has done the same thing for me. It leaves me with such a warm, fuzzy feeling....Some of those cutting counter ladies are pretty fantastic.
Adorable fabric! I'm sure it will look great and be a wonderful addition to your summer wardrobe! Always great leaving a store feeling you got a little bit extra =)
ReplyDeleteI'm working on a dress with matching jacket I'll wear to a friends wedding in August. It's a fun project, but I'm starting to feel I gave myself a bit too-tight timeframe for it... Ah well, the dress I'll def finish, and then we'll see about the rest =)
LOVE that fabric and this idea! How awesome when things come together! I have a vintage set similar (but more plain) as that Wear It Again Sam one you shown. It's just a great, classic shape! I'm partial to the beach bustier top pattern, there's something about that little fold-over part above the bust that makes things look out of this world.
ReplyDeleteI just started a 40s collared blouse. The pattern has sort of light brown flowers and orange in it, and this post is making me think I should look for little coconut shell buttons for it! :D
I used a similar dress for my inspiration. I may make a bolero out of some left over fabric. Check it out: http://kittenscloset55.blogspot.com/2012/06/i-must-say-after-much-fighting-with.html
ReplyDeleteI love that fabric it's fantastic!!
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