This is my first attempt at sewing anything. I decided I wanted to make one of the gowns from the show The Tudors, and when I walked past this yellow taffeta, I knew just which dress to make! I combined a couple of Simplicity patterns to get the correct look. For the details on the bodice, underskirt, and sleeves, I drew a floral pattern close to the lace used on the show’s costume and beaded that design over a layer of organza. The bodice and sleeve edges were finished off with beading to trim it.
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Butterick, Misses’ Shirts and Shorts 6946 and 6947
This pattern makes fitted shirts with collar, sleeve, and cuff options, plus pleated shorts with a front zipper. Includes styles with rolled sleeves, turn-back cuffs, or a stitched hem. Sized for misses 4–12.
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Pattern A has pleated patch pockets with flaps. Pattern B has side seam zippers. This Vogue sewing pattern kit was designed and printed in the United States and comes with sewing templates, instructions, fabric recommendations, pattern pieces, and sizing guides for (2) shirts and (1) pair of pants. Women's clothing patterns can be made to fit sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14.
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