DID YOU SEE THAT JULIA BOBBIN IS HAVING ANOTHER MAD MEN DRESS CHALLENGE???
I’m sorry for yelling but this is pretty exciting! When Julia Bobbin had her first Mad Men Dress Challenge I was fairly new to this game (both sewing and blogging!) but now I’m up for the challenge! Julia has made some great Mad Men dress replicas that I’m super envious of like her Peggy Dress and her Joan Dress
So now I need to decide what I want to make… I don’t want it to be too costume-y if you know what I mean, so that I can wear the dress normally too. I originally thought of making a houndstooth office dress similar to this …
… but then I would need to buy a pattern too and right now I’m seriously stash (and pattern) busting. And then I saw this poster and I was sold!
But which dress you ask? And which fabric? BETTY’S
Will this look too costume-y? I’m so blinded by the pretty fabric! Advice/ opinions welcome!
Dresses & Me 
Would you consider turning it into a two piece? Then you can mix and match to change it up. Extending the length of the top so it could be tucked into the skirt or even a pair of jeans. I’m not sure but it could be a never ending journey of fabrics and shoes! Let’s hit the trail!
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That’s a good suggestion. It would be tonnes more versatile it I made two pieces rather than one
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Definitely not too costume-y. It’s perfect!! Go for it!
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Stunning! Love your choice!
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I always think that what makes dresses like this costume-y is when they’re worn with period accessories– the head-to-toe vintage look. With modern accessories (and hairstyle), and a modern way of wearing a dress like this, like pairing it with a leather jacket and boots, it would look completely current– but still with that Mad Men inspiration! I love your fabric!!
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that fabric looks gorgeous, I am sure it will be fabulous… I wish I wore dresses, they are such fun to sew!
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Thanks! I hope it turns out well! I’m defs a dress or skirt person myself – plus they’re way easier to sew!
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Perfect fabric for that dress!
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Thanks! I hope it works out well…
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Of course you should make it! It will look positively fabulous!
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I think that dress and fabric will be awesome! You could dress it up or pair it with slightly funkier/edgier accessories for a different look. Can’t wait to see!
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I think that checked dress is awesome!! Where did you find that?
As for the fabric you were looking at, that would definitely look nice in the style you chose!
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This dress will look fabo…the fact that you’ve got some blue in the fabric and not just gold (like Betty) will make it a little less dressy and therefor far more versatile. I can’t wait to see it. I have never had much luck with that cut of sleeve (or lack of ) and welcome any tips you have as you make it. xx Shauna
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I think it’s gorgeous! Go fancy or go home! I am totally planning on making a mad men item myself, but there’s just so many amazing dresses to pick from! Ah these are the types of problems I enjoy having 😉
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Haha good advice! I know – its such a hard life when these are our biggest problems!
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I think that fabric would be perfect!! DO IT!!
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Thanks for the encouragement Karen!
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