Holiday Dresses: The Fabrics
While I don't need an excuse to wear a festive dress, the holidays make it easier to go one step further and embrace the world of novelty prints. Various parties and Christmas itself call for these three fabrics which I acquired at three separate sources: Etsy, eBay and at my local reuse/recycle supply store. In total, the three fabrics cost $37.
I haven't picked the exact pattern for each of the fabrics yet. However, I do have a good idea how each will be use. The poinsettia fabric is a border print fabric that had been sewn into a table cloth. There's enough yardage there to make a nice and full-skirted 1950s era dress. The purple and white floral fabric is a brocade and will most likely be used for my fanciest dress — a 1960s cocktail wiggle dress.
And finally, the novelty Santa/Snowman print. I bought this one on Etsy based on the cuteness of the design and not the practicality. I figured that if I didn't end up making a dress, I certainly could make something for Penelope or for the house. I do want to try to figure out how to make it work for me, though. I have 2 3/4 yards so I'm think a full skirt to wear with a fuzzy 1950s-style sweater. Or maybe a 1940s style dress?
What do you all think I should do with that one?
The blue fabric seems a little busy to make into a full dress. I would use to as lining/trim on something cute & brown. Maybe a dress/jacket combo like you did of Simplicity 1566 & 4564 (Your ‘Nom Nom Nom Dress & Putting Green Jacket’)
I would love to see a full skirt maybe with rick rack trim on the hem to make it scalloped. From underneath, so only half the rick rack shows. I am excited to see Christmas fabric outfits! I’m obsessing about a poinsettia skirt too!
Normally I would say you should make an apron with such a novel novelty print, but I am really liking the idea of a full skirt with a fuzzy 50′s sweater, or twin set.
I don’t know about the blue fabric but I LOVE the poinsettia fabric. Perfect for a skirt!
I love the snowman print. It’s sooo cute! I think a skirt defintiely is a save option, but I guess it’s even cuter as a 50es dress. You may still wear a sweater over it if you like!
Matching blouses for you and Penelope?? I am loving the brocade. It’s really beautiful.
wow! it hadn’t occurred to me to make a Christmas dress! I have to cook two Christmas dinners this year and a themed outfit would be amazing!I love the snowman fabric, it’s obviously christmassy but isnt as garish as a lot of holiday prints. It would look great as a slim shirtdress with a red cardigan over it.
Hey, Mena! It was really a pleasure meeting you last night. Your work is so very impressive! I’m in awe :D I’m looking forward to reading your posts in the future :)
xoxo Sophi