The Usual Monday Vintage Pattern Post But With It Made Up

This must have been a popular pattern; I've seen several on Etsy for sale.  I bought a few 1960's patterns recently including a small lot that had this in it.  I cut out the square neck version in a linen rayon blend.  (I bought this fabric in three colors back in the Spring when it was on sale).  I wasn't sure how this chartreuse would do, but it's ok.  This isn't a spectacular dress --just a casual everyday one.

 As usual with these late 60's dresses this was super easy to make.  It consists of a front, two backs, and facings.  Darts create the subtle shaping.  Of course, these easy-to-make dresses can be a bit boring, but with the temperature in the upper 90's and high humidity all this past week it's the comfort that counts right now.

The 34" bust was a bit too big, so I took it in some on the top but not the hips.  I also knew to stop those French darts about an inch below where they were marked on the pattern.  If I make it again I will need to remember to lower the entire bust darts down some too.  I find these 60's patterns waste fabric in length.  On the pattern models the dress hits right above the knee.  I measured and took off five inches from the pattern length and still had a good size hem.  I had enough fabric left over I might be able to get a skirt out of it.

I'm happy with this dress.  I'm also ready to start some Fall clothing.

Thanks for all the nice comments Friday about the brown dress.  I set it aside for a few days and tried it again yesterday with a spaghetti strap top under it.  I was much more pleased with it than I was last week.  I even tried it without the top under it and it wasn't so bad.  I think I thought there was too much cleavage because of my perspective--looking right down on it all!  It's true that sometimes you need to step away from projects for bit.