Here is my first 1940’s outfit. I bought the pattern a long time ago and I was happy to finally make it.
I used a cotton volange fabric. It is nice and thin, yet it doesn’t crease too bad. With all the gathering in this pattern I thought it would be wise to avoid any bulky stuff.
This dress is for my oldest daughter. I knew the shape would be just right for her. She was so pleased.
The belt I lined with several layers fusible interfacing and one layer cotton fabric that I also fused to the inside of the belt. I was happy to have a belt buckle at hand. I try to keep things like that when I throw out old belts etc. This one came in handy.
The finnished product on “My GIRL” 🙂 
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I have this pattern! (but it’s a bit advanced for my sewing skills yet lol)
The fabric you made it in looks perfect for the dress & I think your daughter’s lovely smile says it all 🙂
Wow, that’s really pretty!
The most fun thing is when they feel pretty 🙂 Thank you 🙂
Very nice! I love 40s fashion. You did a nice job–it is a very pretty dress. Your daughter looks lovely in it. And happy!
Sehr schönes Kleid.
Ich habe es auch genäht.
Liebe Grüße von Susan
This is gorgeous; the best example I’ve seen of this dress. It looks like you raised the neckline a bit, which is lovely. Did you?