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Stripe for the Picking

Writer: Christine Dierk
Christine Dierk
May 2, 2020
1 min read

My dear grandmother requested a break from dresses made from sheets, so here's another dress fashioned from a tablecloth! At least linen is a step above polyester, right?


I made this dress using retro Vogue 8789. This pattern, originally from 1957, is a reproduction. I don't typically go for v-shaped necklines, but the opportunity for pattern matching was too good to pass up! Plus, you really can't go wrong with this silhouette. This was my first time pattern matching, so I was glad to have a less precious fabric to work with. I added pockets in the side seams and left out the cummerbund, but otherwise made no changes. The waistline of this dress hits about an inch and a half lower than my natural waist, so if I remake this pattern, I'll likely shorten the bodice.


Speaking of remaking this dress, I have some beautiful striped Jacquard that I have been holding onto for over a year. It's gorgeous, but Jacquard is definitely a scarier fabric to work with than cotton or linen. Plus, the print is fairly large, so the pattern matching will need to be impeccable. I hope this simple linen dress is a step towards feeling comfortable enough to cut into the Jacquard.



Here's some photos of my cat Jovi enjoying the shade of my petticoat:



 
 
 

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This project is a great example of how creativity can turn an unexpected material into a stylish and functional garment. Using a vintage-inspired pattern, adding practical side pockets, and experimenting with pattern matching shows how small adjustments can personalize a design. Starting with linen before attempting a more challenging Jacquard fabric is also a sensible way to build confidence and refine sewing techniques. The attention to stripes and alignment is particularly impressive because precise matching can make a handmade garment look polished. Similarly, tshirts branding in Kenya allows organizations to personalize apparel with logos, messages, or designs for teams, events, and promotional activities.

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