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Thursday, April 4, 2013

My Mad Men Dress: Joan Holloway On The Farm

fifities style vintage sheath dress
 I finished my Mad Men dress!
Here's my version of Joan Holloway, Sew Country Chick Style!
 I really must get myself some clogs..... as if!

fifities style sheath dress
 Oh my goodness, this is going to be a lot of work!!!
fifties style sheath dress
Darling, I'm ready for my martini now!

I made this dress from a yard and a half of cotton stretch woven floral fabric I bought at Mood in Hollywood.
I was inspired by a floral scoop necked dress that looked so good on Joan Holloway.
I didn't make a pattern and instead draped the design on my dress form . To see how I draped this dress you can visit this post here.
Here are a few more details about it:
It has a slot zipper on the side, a couture technique I learned from the Claire Schaeffer book Couture Sewing.
It has a hand sewn bias tape neck facing, another technique I read about in the book.
All the hems are hand sewn.

Here as my inspiration photos:


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30 comments:

  1. Justine! This is amazing! I love everything about it, the fabric, cut, the fit, the length - you look absolutely gorgeous. Do you think there could be a market for gumboots with heels? ;).

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  2. Fabulous! and the photo setting as well! even more impressing :-)

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  3. This is as beautiful as I imagined it would be and what a clever photo shoot! You look seriously stunning Justine!!!

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  4. Justine, your dress is simply stunning and you look amazing! Great photoshoot :-)

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  5. Hahaha, this photo shoot is hilarious and you look fabulous!

    Bundana @
    http://www.bundana.blogspot.co.uk

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  6. Justine, your mad men dress is absolutely beautiful.. You look fantastic and the fabric is beautiful and really becomes you..
    Love your photo shoot in the garden.. Such a clever idea.. Happy sewing, and enjoy your gardening in the heels...[such fun.hahahaha]..

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  7. Beautiful dress, Justine! I love floral fabrics and your photo shoots are entertaining, thank you :).

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  8. Va-va-voom! This is definitely a good look for you. What an amazing dress!

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  9. I like the dress and I can definitely see the Mad Men style going on there. However, I think I like the styling of the photos even more. I think I should do a photoshoot with (Fool that I am, cannot remember the name) or, better still, a great big pitchfork! :)

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  10. You photo shoot is making the 'Green Acres' song run through my head ;op I LOVE this dress - you did an awesome job draping it and the fit is amazing. You are stunning and your work is impeccable - Great Job!!!!

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  11. Great dress Justine, in such a pretty floral.

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  12. Love this dress! can you make me one? :)

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  13. Yours is prettier than your inspiration dress. Love it!

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  14. BEAUTIFUL...and I LOVE the photo shoot - high heels in the garden...that's the way! And impressive craftsmanship!! Fits you like a glove....like it obviously is supposed to!

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  15. Thank you so much for all of your sweet comments about my handmade dress and cheesy photo shoot everyone! I love the online sewing community.

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  16. Looking gorgeous :) Lovely clicks Justine !!

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  17. The dress is beautiful and you look stunning in it. I love all of your pictures and captions. Ha! You did such a wonderful job with the draping. I have yet to succeeded at trying that method.

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  18. Love it. Now enter it in Julia Bobbins MadMen challenge. Great photographs.

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  19. Yay! Just wandered in for the first time via the Train to Crazy. Love the dress. Love the vibe.

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  20. Beautiful!! Love the fit and that fabric!! I'm glad I found your blog! You are a mish mash of different hobbies/interests that I love and am soooo glad to know there are more people out there in this world like me. Ha ha!!

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  21. Keep reading! No, you already have all of the talent you need.

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  22. I love this dress sooooo much!!!!! Fits really well. Great copy cat!!!!

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