It feels quite bittersweet to wrap up this project. Way back at the end of December 2009, I was hit with the inspiration at a friend's dinner party. After some thinking, the project evolved, and I narrowed down what I wanted to recreate to 4 outfits: The Poppy Dress, The Wildwood Flower Dress, The Pin Dot Dress, and The Dutch Boy Outfit. So, how did I do?The Poppy Dress
Rather infamous for the scalloped neckline that almost did my head in, this dress has a special place in my heart. The more I wear it, the more I love it and embrace its flaws. (I still need to find a red belt, though.)The Wildwood Flower Dress
This dress was a joy to sew and is fast becoming one of my very favourites. It was a bit of a saga to track down just the right fabric and pattern, but I'm very glad I took the time to do so. It's twirly, floral, and quite feminine. I simply love it!The Pin Dot Dress
Work on this dress came to a screeching halt when we received the news that Mr. Friday's Grandfather had passed away. It will remain unfinished.The Dutch Boy Outfit

I found the ideal fabric for this dress on Etsy and paired it with the leftover fabric from the Pin Dot Dress to make an outfit I love! Together with a refashioned petticoat, it makes a fun statement! Pin dots, roses, and pink? What more could you ask for in an outfit? ;)
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Despite finishing three out of four planned outfits, I am really pleased with the outcome. I set myself a good challenge to recreate these outfits from 2-dimensional images and a lot of guesswork. This project has really cemented my love of vintage patterns and sewing.
Thank you to everyone who followed my progress, left encouraging comments, positive comments, and tips and tricks. I appreciate it so much!
Be sure to come back on August 15th, where I will unveil my fall/winter sewing project. This one's going to be exciting!







































