Monday, August 12, 2013

One Mint Julep


Given the sweltering heat and humidity that Doug Monce and I endured at our shoot yesterday, I think a mint julep might have been wonderfully refreshing! Luckily, the sweet n' minty 1940s frock that Carla of Jitterbug Dress made for me is a refreshing delight all on its own!
I choose an early 40s Hollywood Pattern with a gathered skirt and puffed sleeves (I am always a sucker for those early 40s looks, and just can't get enough), and I think it turned out just swell made up in mint green cotton adorned with a fantastic novelty print of "threaded" ribbons and bows (from Gertie's Fine Fabrics.)
Carla is a skilled seamstress with a great eye for details—she made covered buttons for this style, overlocked the seams, and made coordinating shoulder pads, all details that I really love to see in reproduction clothing. The fit was spot on too! As I mentioned in my previous post, Carla recently opened up her online shop, Jitterbug Dress, and she is offering custom recreations from a wide variety of vintage patterns. She has an extensive collection of 1940s-60s styles—everything from dresses to pajamas and even maternity wear—or you can send her a special pattern of your own. Although she is based in Arizona, she is able to sew for customers worldwide—just send her your measurements and the fabric of your choosing. I highly recommend her work (and if you are local, she has top-notch alterations skills too), so if you see something you like on her site or have a certain outfit in mind, please drop her a line and tell her I sent you!
xoxo,
Amanda Lee
 









 


7 comments:

  1. So tremendously pretty, feminine and classic as summer is warm! You look radiantly lovely in your new custom made 40s frock, honey.

    ♥ Jessica

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  2. Such a perfect summer dress, love the mint color too!

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  3. This is such a beautiful colour and it looks amazing on you! I can't wait to find a dress that I can also get Carla to create, as yours is such a dream! x

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  4. The dress turned out beautiful!

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  5. I. Want. That. Dress. It looks so comfortable and that print is adorable! Dresses for everyday use is the best isn't it? Too many women are in jeans and a tee shirt, but they don't realize that dresses are really much more comfortable and also easier to slip into every morning. And I'm not even mentioning the elegance of a dress!

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