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1947 Dress Started

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So I have decided on my first dress for the new school year.  I am going to be making a red floral dress from my 1947 repo dress pattern.  You can see it below Butterick B5209  This will actually be the 3rd time that I have made this dress.  I have made the halter version once, and this will the second round making the sleeved version. Original Dress You can see the original dress I made from the pattern here . I love this pattern.  It fits really well and is super easy to make.  Here is the fabric I will be using. I know it is a bit more colorful then what they would have used in the 40's, but I just love it!  So far I have all the pieces cut out and just need to start the sewing.  The construction may have to wait a bit though.  Tomorrow I am heading off to do some old fashioned camping. I have also planned out the next dress as well.  I will be using a pattern I have used before.  As you can tell I am not feeli...