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Making a 1950's Inspired Day Dress // Classic Shapes and Simple Sewing

Apr 27, 2026 · 26.1K views

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Clothing
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dress
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cotton twill
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1950s

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DescriptionSometimes you just need a sewing palette cleanser! Today I'm putting together a simple and slightly 1950's inspired daywear dress in a flocked cotton twill. Now I just need a few gallery viewings to attend or something... This fabric from Mood: https://www.moodfabrics.com/products/gray-and-black-cheetah-patterned-flocMore
Sometimes you just need a sewing palette cleanser! Today I'm putting together a simple and slightly 1950's inspired daywear dress in a flocked cotton twill. Now I just need a few gallery viewings to attend or something... This fabric from Mood: https://www.moodfabrics.com/products/gray-and-black-cheetah-patterned-flocked-stretch-cotton-twill-423362 Music and Sound Effects from Epidemic Sound. Thank you Patrons! Need to make a block pattern? There are many options, and I talk about several in this playlist! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weIdvU0g4tk&list=PLxmC6PRxKKf_2gZzEIthYikg-u-Vr6pbT Where I get my pattern drafting paper: https://atlaslevy.3dcartstores.com/Paper_c_13.html (not sponsored) More from me? Want to help me continue making more videos? Listen to me ramble on in a monthly podcast? Watch an additional project video each month? Peruse my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheClosetHistorian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclosethistorian/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bmesposito/ The PO box has closed. Thank you for watching!

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