Option #2 of the SWAP contest allows for two dresses. I have chosen these:
Pattern: Vogue 7993 from 1953
Description: Flared shirt with shaped centre-front
section, joins the bodice at waistline.
Gathers above a shaped med-section, cut
in one with neck-band. Low V-neck-line,
higher in back. Short sleeves or 3/4 length
push up sleeves.
Fabric: Black and red irredescent from Fabric
Fix, Manchester, NH.
New Techniques: Invisible zipper, covered buttons, hand
made belt, hong kong finished seams,
waist stay.
Pattern: Vogue 7609 from 1952
Description: Four piece skirt with inverted pleat at sides
and at centre-back; released from waist-line.
Pocket from side seams. Skirt joins bodice
at waist-line. Bodice buttons below a narrow
shaped band, cut in one with front of gathered
kimono sleeves. Low oval neck-line.
Fabric: Black silk charmeuse purchased from LA
Garment District.
Black/off white polka dot silk chiffon purchased
from LA Garment District.
New Techniques: Bound button holes, french seams, invisible
zipper, covered buttons, hand made belt,
waist stay.
