When I first found this pattern I knew it was perfect for me. Full circle skirt, cute bias detailing, overall vintage 50s look. As I am still a beginner sewer I limited myself to a more manageable cotton fabric. Generally I tend to shop on ebay for fabrics, because the variety is vast and I am still a little intimidated by the fabric outlets in NYC's fashion district. Plus I was able to get 5 yards of this fabric for a good price.
The bias tape was also from a nice ebay seller (wenze001) who I believe makes her own "tape". This way I was really able to match the color well. Although I did buy both a bright orange and a green and decided to make the choice in person. 
In the end I went with green, and I think it was a better fit for the vintage/traditional design. I wish I had taken more photos of the process but it was a pretty simple pattern with basic steps. Cutting pattern, cutting cloth, sewing darts, etc. Here it is before I added the bias tape. I must admit I don't use the dress form at all for sizing purposes, but this did come in good use to hang the garment so the fabric could settle before I worked on the hem. Considering its been used as a glorified coat rack for most of the years I've owned it, it's actually moving up in functionality at least. Next with bias added.
I headed over to M&J Trimming on 6th Ave which is just a WONDERLAND of notions. Not cheap, but they seem to have everything jammed into the store from floor to ceiling filled with buttons, trimming, ribbon, applique, etc etc. I picked up these darling green buttons ($2 each) and a package of large snaps ($7 package).
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| detail of the buttons |
Here is the finished product! I'm quite proud as this is the first
dress I have made in years, and first dress that I actually really was
careful about seams, hems, overlocking the edges, etc.
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