Route 66 Graduation Party Frock -- Part One

Yes, I am in the midst of making a graduation present for my dear friend, Katie of Beautifully Pure. She loves the whole idea of route 66 and old cool cars. So when I found this fabric I knew what she'd be getting as her graduation present from me.

Stay tuned to see pictures of the finished dress in part two!

Adieu,
Molly

Road to Romance Dress

The Royal Road to Romance is a book by Richard Halliburton, a young man in the 1920's who gave up a career in order to travel the world. He wanted to climb treacherous mountains, swim oceans, and see distant lands. This dress, therefore, in the spirit of his amazing travel book, is dubbed the Road to Romance Dress. Who knows on what journeys this dress could take you? Anywhere from America, to Europe, to Asia, or on a ship sailing round the world. A train speeding across the country, or a automobile driving fast on the highway.

This dress I made in November and December as a Christmas gift for my sister, who so beautifully poses for these photos. As soon as I saw the fabric at Hobby Lobby, I snatched it up with great plans for it. Now, months later, we finally took some proper pictures of the dress.

Adieu,
Molly

Polka Dot 40's Frock

I did wear my new dress Sunday morning. I am pleased with the over all silhouette of the dress. It looks rather 1940's to me. 

My sister helped pick out the fabric. I was going for a simple print so I could experiment with the pin tucks and puffed sleeves without it being overkill. The zipper went in all right, however I still need to improve in that aspect of my sewing skills. 

 Picture credit: Anna 
 Picture credit: Anna 
 Picture credit: Anna 

 Picture credit: Anna 

 Picture credit: Anna 

 Picture credit: Anna 

 Picture credit: Anna 

 Picture credit: Anna 

 Picture credit: Anna 

I drafted the skirt pattern and used the sleeves from a 1970's vintage pattern I got at a thrift store for 99 cents. The bodice is from Simplicity 2444 with a few minor changes made in the fitting. The best thing about this dress is that it has got side pockets! Now there is a place to stick my things when I'm out and about and don't wish to carry a purse -- or in my case, when my purse is just too annoying to get in and out of all the time even if I am carrying it.  

Till next time,
Molly