Another Book Club costume! This was from our late summer book in August. We read An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser, which was written in 1925. It is a bit out of the time frame we usually read (Victorian), but it was perfect for a summer setting. I was Sondra Finchley for this gathering. I made my dress using Folkwear's pattern 264.
I liked the pattern; however, it is far too long. Plus they were a little short on direction for making the section where the top meets the skirt at a point go in properly. So I may re-do the attachment, and in the process shorten it. It's not a measure of simply turning up more of a hem - I lined the dress, and attached the skirt and its lining together at the hem line to make a smooth edge. But all I will need to do is detach the skirt section from the top and restitch the bottom edge where the fabric and the lining form the hem about an inch or so above the current joining, making it a little shorter, and cutting off the excess. Then I can rejoin skirt and top, fix the point and sew it in more professionally. I also made the chiffon scarf. I love chiffon! It feels so soft, just perfect for spoiled Sondra to wear to an afternoon tea!
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