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Finished Project: Last Chica Verde Dress! Late 50's Inspired

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I won this fabric from J and O fabrics retro contest! Well, I bought it with the gift card I won. I had my eye on it for some time. Cute, no? All those glamour girls! The color is lime green for the background. The pattern I used is like this one: I am too lazy to take a picture of the actual pattern, but you get the idea. It's a scoop neck with scallops. The sleeves are also scalloped. I am having scalloped potatoes for dinner RIGHT now. Is that weird...who knows...but it IS yummy irony. Dress Details: Material: Cotton, about 7 yards Closure: Side zip Fit: fitted bodice and full skirt with scallop neck and sleeve, kimono sleeve Sewing Time: about 20 hours of work including pattern drafts, and tests taaaadaaaaa! SMUG FACTORY, no? of course you can do an interview.... I make these photo ladies LOOK good   I was contemplating doing a quick video on my you tube channel with tips for doing these scallops. I wore this for Thanksgiving and my mum ...

Plus size sewing tip: sleeves

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I found the bias on my sleeve patterns and cut them on the bias. The extra stretch is awesome for plus sized biceps! It can also add a cool design feature if used with prints!