Howdy, Friends!
Yep, it’s another ESP dress! I’m a bit addicted to this pattern at the moment and as it’s super fast to make, I got inspired and made another!
[source: Decades of Style Patterns]
Not the same dress with the raglan sleeves, but similar [source: Emily and Fin]
This blue quilting cotton features southwestern saddle bronc riders in a rodeo/ranch scene reminiscent of the 1950’s/60’s. This fabric is from Joann’s and is one I’ve sewn with before, although not for garments. I knew it would be perfect paired with the 1960’s inspired ESP dress pattern.
Cowboys and Horses Novelty cotton [source: Jo-Ann]
I took a break from the other projects I’m working on as I wanted some photos with the wildflowers before they’re gone. I took a long afternoon and sewed this dress so it could make it’s debut out in the pasture. I took these photos in bright morning sunlight and couldn’t get the light quite right during my photo shoot. I used some vintage filters so I didn’t look quite so strange, but it also lessened the appearance of the field of flowers. Fortunately, I also took other photos so you wouldn’t miss out on the splendor. 🙂
Yes, I did mention that I also made my belt! I’ve had this belt planned for a while, but had meant to wear it with a quite unfinished UFO blouse. I figured that this was a great time to put it together and finally wear it. I’ve been asked by several people about doing a tutorial for these belts. I did take photos during the belt-making process and will be sharing a concho belt tutorial shortly.
This belt has floral engraved copper conchos and a copper buckle on a vintage style western floral belt. This is the second concho belt that I’ve made and not my last. 🙂
I simply adore this dress. As you can tell, I can’t get enough of this pattern. It’s a great break from working on sewing projects that take more time to make. Cut and sew and ready-to-wear in a day!
Happy Sewing!
- Dress: Decades Everyday ESP Dress in novelty quilting cotton, made by me
- Belt: Made by me
- Boots: Justin Bent Rail
- Jewelry: Vintage Navajo (Dine) and Southwestern contemporary
- Sunglasses: eBay
I came across the beautiful dreamer cardi pattern on girl charlie today and immediatley thought of this dress!!! Truely a perfect match… keeping my eye out for the perfect retro wild west fabric for my own version 🙂 as always your dresses are beautiful and inspiring!!
Tanya, it looks so pretty! And I agree with Gaylen, the styling is just perfect 🙂
Another beautiful dress, that pattern is a good one. That fabric is amazing too. Lovely shade of blue. You look really glowing in it. Thanks for the photos of the wildflowers and of where you live. It is spectacular. The views must be fab to wake up to every morning.. Here’s so dull and grey it is like twilight outside. Xx
This is fabulous! I bought this pattern, but can’t make it right away – soon. your dresses are always so fabulous – but this one with the styling? Boots? Made by you belt? Bangin’! g
OMG I love you so much. Whenever you wear boots with a dress (especially if said dress is whimsical cotton) my head practically explodes with joy. I love all these pictures. I love this make.
Your E.S.P. dresses inspired me to buy the pattern! It just came in the other day and I hope to get it traced and cut out this weekend.
I love this one! I’m a sucker for an interesting print and yours looks so good. Thanks for being a source of inspiration!
Love it!! Still need to buy this pattern. The price tag plus shipping is causing me to drag my feet…
Thanks, Megan! 🙂 Yeah, I try to buy them when I’m in a store that carries them as I don’t like paying for shipping. Perhaps they carry it near you?
Love this! 🙂 That pattern is definitely a TNT for you. 😀
Thanks, Andie! Yes, it’s a TNT!!! 🙂