Making A '50s Sarong Inspired Dress // Summer Batik Dress!

Back to some summer sewing, and this time I have a very sun ready dress with straps instead of sleeves for once! Today I'm transforming the regular bodice block pattern into a sweetheart neckline strappy and gathered top with a faux wrap skirt. In a yellow green cotton batik, this almost pin-up dress by my usual standards was inspired by midcentury Alfred Shaheen dresses and others similar from the 1950s. Zipper tips from Laura of the Lilacs and Lace blog : http://www.lauramaedesigns.com/search?q=zipper 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: http://atlaslevy.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 Blog: http://theclosethistorian.blogspot.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclosethistorian/ Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheClosetHistorian Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bmesposito/ Tumblr: http://theclosethistorian.tumblr.com/ Beauty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehistoriansvanity/ Beauty Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thehistoriansvanity But wait there's more! A PO BOX finally wahoo