Rhinestic's Knick Knacks

Friday, March 30, 2012

Mad Men Challenge - Betty's Dress

Yes, yes, yes.. I almost thought I can't make it! And so, I used this Betty Draper's dress as an inspiration:

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And here're the end results with some faux 60s photography effects!

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Here's the dress in it's original off-white base + tiny blue flowers:

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What do you think? Do you also feel that the dress is more Peggy-ish than Betty-ish? =] The style of the skirt is also different from Betty's. There're pleats on the center front, back and the sides. (which explains the folds in the front of my skirt.. =P)

Anyhow, I used 2 different patterns and had a wild ride trying to attach the bodice to the skirt.. (thus a failed first attempt). The top is based on this 70-ish looking dress from a Japanese pattern book and the skirt portion is from the re-print of this wonderful vintage vogue dress pattern.

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I'm also delighted to be able to apply Hongkong binding to the skirt side seams and button closure area..

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... As well as using a lace trim to finish off the bottom hem of the skirt. Really like the results!

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Also quickly whipped up a petticoat that's worn under the dress. Well, since it's done so hastily, it doesn't have the nicest sewing and finishing.. But, it did a really great job poofing up the skirt! I got the pattern from a Japanese Gothic Lolita sewing magazine.

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Sewing notes:
Betty Draper dress
Material: Cotton-polyester blend floral fabric, light-weight interfacing
Notions: Buttons, metal snaps, bias tape, lace trim
Patterns: Dress made of my Favorite Cloth by Michiko Kayaki, Vogue Vintage Original 1956-1957 Design V1044

Petticoat
Material: Polyester lining, tulle
Notions: bias tape, lace trim, elastic tape
Patterns: Goth Loli Vol 10

7 comments :

Alice said...

I don't watch Mad Men, so I can't comment on whether your dress is more Peggy or Betty, but I can say it's really dreamily beautiful!

I think it's just lovely.

Rhinestic said...

=D Thanks, Alice!

Milenushka said...

I absolutely love your version! found you through Julia Bobbin's sew along, and I am a new follower:) Would love to see you at my place as well !
http://thehomeblues.blogspot.co.il/

p.s. I actually have a few questions about this project of yours, so I hope you read comments. If you do -please let me know:)

Rhinestic said...

Thank you, Milenushka! I've just posted a comment over at your latest post in your blog =)

Erin said...

This dress is adorable!! Just stumbled upon your blog look forward to seeing your other creations. Gorgeous dress you look like a princess!

Quattre said...

It's really nice! I'm thinking of making one, too!

Helen Le Caplain said...

What a lovely dress - and how fab you made your own petticoat - definitely need to make one of these for myself!


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