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Sew for Victory Redux – 1940 Peacock Blue Dress

04/15/2013

I had been meaning to take some photos of myself in the 1940 peacock blue dress I made for the Sew for Victory challenge and here they are!

Vintage Vogue 8811

Vintage Vogue 8811

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Vintage Vogue 8811

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Vintage Vogue 8811

Doc also wanted to be in these photos. 🙂

Doc

Doc and I

Happy Sewing, my friends!

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Dress: Vogue 8811 in peacock blue cotton broadcloth, made by me

Shoes:  Tommy Hilfiger

Jewelry: new and vintage 1950’s turquoise

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  1. Tanya Maile Hughes says

    April 16, 2013 at 7:22 am

    Thank you, Becca! I have yet to wear this dress. It looks so lifeless on the hanger, but I can see how nice it is on. 🙂

  2. Becca says

    April 16, 2013 at 7:14 am

    You look beautiful! That is such a lovely color. The dress has a nice shape and I love the matching belt. Hi, Doc! 🙂

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