This is my version of a Norman Norell 1955 dress that resides in the Met Museum. I can't post the inspiration pics because of copyrights but I can give you the link to see the original. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/159441 Since the pics can't be enlarged, it was hard to see the details but this is the way I imagined them. The original was made in silk but I had this tiny checked cotton lawn that is so nice it has a very silky feel to it. The back detail is adorable with the straps ending with a bow. 
I couldn't sleep Friday night so I got up and sewed up this little jacket because the fabric coordinates with the check so well. But I don't think this dress needs it and I have another idea for using this jacket with the checked fabric in another outfit so maybe that's my project for today.
The dress is available for $85.00 plus $6.00 shipping in the US. Email nwickman@chartermi.net if interested.
Where has your blog been all my life? Wow, such gorgeous creations. Your doll clothes are AMAZING! I do mostly Victorian/Edwardian styles, but nothing like the detail and skill of your clothing.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jennifer! I would love to see your outfits. The clothes of that era look so "complicated" to me.
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