Now that I’ve got a pretty sizable pattern collection with many basics, I’m trying to limit new acquisitions to patterns that have unusual style elements. Advance 8047 has a very distinct neckline that I just fell in love with. It was a pretty straight forward grade and sew. My only complaint about this dress, and seems to be the norm for vintage patterns, is that the pockets are quite small. I know I said in my last post that this fabric was to be a different dress, but as soon as this one arrived, I knew it had to be in this fabric. Please excuse the flat hair and no make-up. I’ve been pretty sick since Boxing Day..
close-up of neckline
parting shot: my new shoes that match the purple exactly!
The New Vintage Wardrobe 
i love it and that peek-a-boo neckline is very cool! the shoes are beautiful!! I wish I could wear ankle-straps – i am “blessed” with serious 11.5 cankles. at least i don’t fall over (too) easily.
Love the dress. I have been reading your blog and l love your sense of fearless styles. I am going to introduce your blog to my daughter.
It’s beautiful!
I love your aesthetic! This dress looks fantastic on you. Now I’m going to run off and look for that pattern, fabric and shoes.
Where did you find those shoes?! So cute. I love the neckline of the dress, and what you said about only looking for patterns now with unique design elements.
I love your dress, and your shoes are just perfect!
Anyone who’s interested in the shoes: they are by Diesel, regularly for $125 on sale now at Amazon for $22.99 http://www.amazon.com/Diesel-Neveau-Shoes-Heels-Pumps/dp/B001F8J5CU/ref=pd_ys_iyr_img
Your creations are awesome!!!
Beautiful Andrea! You always make the most incredible things. I don’t know how to resist new (old) patterns though, LOL! I’m making a new blog for vintage sewing contributors, and you were one of the first people I thought of! I hope you’ll join me! I’m really excited. I want a great big friendly blog full of vintage pattern sewing goodness. The more the merrier!!
Can I leave a link in comments?? I’m going to try, HA!
http://wesewvintage.wordpress.com