Thursday, March 27, 2014

"P" is for Pink, Plaid, and Peggy





So, when we last discussed this year's Mad Men Dress Challenge, I left off with the above image and some outfit ideas. Well, after two years of green, vintage-inspired dresses, I've actually got something a little bit different!

This year, I was still inspired by a green dress, but (finally) my finished project has broken the green-Mad Men-mold. With this lovely lady in mind...





 I ended up with something that's almost more like one of her earlier outfits -- and I even have a ponytail to match!


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Behold, my most favorite Mad Men Dress Challenge entry ever. Also, plaid!







 






Pattern: Emery Dress, by Christine Haynes

Fabric: Pink & White lightweight plaid cotton/poly fabric, vintage from Etsy. White Siri lining fabric from Gertie's shop.

Notions: 1 vintage "bone" colored dress zipper and a belt's worth of 1/4" piping cord

Alterations: I used 1 size smaller on the gathered skirt than what I cut for my bodice,  reduced the bodice at the waist by 1/2" on each side, added my beloved fabric covered cord belt, omitted pockets, and added kimono-ish sleeve bands using Gertie's excellent tutorial.





Now that I've shared my Mad Men Dress for this year, I'm SO excited (well, I have been all along, really) to see what everyone else made! Julia will be posting her round-up of all entries very soon, so make sure to check them out!

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32 comments:

  1. KaitlynMarch 27, 2014 at 9:03:00 PM EDT

    Such a lovely dress. I love the sleeve detail, really adds to it

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  2. NeenoMarch 27, 2014 at 9:13:00 PM EDT

    I love the sleeve band!!!!!!! LOVE!
    Such a pretty dress.

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    1. SueMarch 28, 2014 at 10:56:00 PM EDT

      Thanks, Neeno! I am definitely going to be using sleeve bands a lot, now that I know how easy they are to draft and how cute they look. :D

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  3. JohannaMarch 27, 2014 at 11:03:00 PM EDT

    Omg so pretty! I love it! Well done, I think you look gorgeous :)

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    1. SueMarch 28, 2014 at 10:57:00 PM EDT

      Thank you! It's definitely my favorite Mad Men dress so far.

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  4. AlmondRockMarch 28, 2014 at 3:55:00 AM EDT

    You look as cute as a button! Peggy would be proud.

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  5. Sew little timeMarch 28, 2014 at 4:10:00 AM EDT

    This is adorable! I love the kimono sleeves - another great emery hack to try!

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  6. AnonymousMarch 28, 2014 at 4:57:00 AM EDT

    Those sleeves totally change the dress- it looks awesome!

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  7. Fabric TragicMarch 28, 2014 at 5:34:00 AM EDT

    Very sweet!

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  8. MarieMarch 28, 2014 at 6:51:00 AM EDT

    Wow, this is so sweet and lovely! The sleeve bands and cord belt are such adorable features!

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  9. CarleeMarch 28, 2014 at 8:16:00 AM EDT

    WOW I love it! I looks so true to the inspiration! Well done! I could not partake this year because I don't flippin know what free time is right now :(

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    1. CarleeApril 6, 2014 at 12:05:00 PM EDT

      You know, now that the reveal is out, I have to say I appreciate yours even more. I love it when the dresses look SOCLOSE to the originals. Love it :)

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    2. SueApril 8, 2014 at 10:38:00 PM EDT

      Thank you!!

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  10. House of PinheiroMarch 28, 2014 at 8:18:00 AM EDT

    thats adorable

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  11. UnknownMarch 28, 2014 at 8:37:00 AM EDT

    I adore the plaid with the pink and the pony is the icing on the cake! Wonderful work, that piping bow belt is a lovely touch to tie your inspirations together.

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  12. JaneMarch 28, 2014 at 3:37:00 PM EDT

    This is adorable! I think it's my favourite of your mad men dresses too. You look fab, x

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  13. Rosie WednesdayMarch 28, 2014 at 4:26:00 PM EDT

    This is sooo great!! The sleeve bands were a wonderful touch.

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  14. AnonymousMarch 28, 2014 at 7:22:00 PM EDT

    This is gorgeous! The pink plaid is just lovely.

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  15. prttynpnkMarch 28, 2014 at 7:39:00 PM EDT

    I love this!!

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  16. ChristineMarch 28, 2014 at 10:52:00 PM EDT

    OMG it's so cute! I didn't recognize it as my pattern at all which is a huge credit to you! The round tie belt is 60's perfection!

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    1. SueMarch 28, 2014 at 10:58:00 PM EDT

      Thank you, Christine!! I was definitely aiming to add some extra vintage touches to your lovely pattern.

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  17. poppykettleMarch 29, 2014 at 6:34:00 AM EDT

    It's seriously super, super gorgeous. Love you in the pink :) Whatta match to Peggy's inspiration dress too!

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  18. thequirkypeachMarch 29, 2014 at 10:41:00 AM EDT

    Adorable!!! Love the pink! :)

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  19. UnknownMarch 30, 2014 at 12:53:00 PM EDT

    VERY cute and very Peggy - love it!

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  20. MarisMarch 31, 2014 at 1:04:00 AM EDT

    Sue, your dress is so perfect - love it!

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  21. AnonymousMarch 31, 2014 at 8:06:00 AM EDT

    Swooned when I saw this on instagram and still continuing to do so! Beautifully constructed and the design details are delightful. I love the addition of the bow and how you cut the bodice on the bias!

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  22. UnknownMarch 31, 2014 at 8:27:00 AM EDT

    Argghhhh - this is SO CUTE!!!! The fabric is great and I love that you used the plaid on the bias for the bodice. And your little bow is adorable too.

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  23. Essi PApril 3, 2014 at 4:31:00 AM EDT

    I have serious dress envy, Sue. The pink Peggy plaid dress is amazing and little kimono sleeves are the cherry on top.

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  24. Ree SewnApril 6, 2014 at 4:18:00 AM EDT

    Absolute triumph of a dress. Love it.

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  25. Sue @ A Colourful CanvasApril 6, 2014 at 2:37:00 PM EDT

    Squeee!! What a lovely Peggy dress you've sewn! I love plaid, and gingham both. Your fabric looks just right sewn up in this design!

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  26. RachelApril 6, 2014 at 4:25:00 PM EDT

    It's gorgeous! I love it!

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