I want to make a dress like this.

[sa-mi-ra]

I know I'll make a bell skirt for the bottom part, but I have no idea how to make the top. Does anyone have a pattern for anything like this?
 

[Supertheory]

I can't tell if that has lapels or not. Try doing a google search for vintage empire dress patterns. You might not be able to find the exact match to the one you posted, but you'll probably find one close enough that you can alter. There's a website that sells vintage prom dress patterns that might work.

A combination of the one on the right and the one on the left. or this pink one might work  

[kochi~mochi]

I was looking earlier today at the catalogues at work (i work at a fabric store...) and i remember i found something like that... lemme see...


Here it is!
http://www.butterick.com/item/B5209.htm??tab=dresses&page=1


That might be just what your looking for. I didn't really look through anything but Mcalls and butterick, since thats what was on sale.  

[sa-mi-ra]

kochi~mochi

I was looking earlier today at the catalogues at work (i work at a fabric store...) and i remember i found something like that... lemme see...


Here it is!
http://www.butterick.com/item/B5209.htm??tab=dresses&page=1


That might be just what your looking for. I didn't really look through anything but Mcalls and butterick, since thats what was on sale.

That's exactly what I'm looking for! Thank you & thanks Hikoo, now I need to find out how to get those patterns to Finland. : D  

[sa-mi-ra]

Oh wait, that pattern seems to be too big for me, I'm a size 0/00 D:
Oh well.  

[Supertheory]

It's actually a pretty common pattern. Just look around for vintage empire dresses.  

[Knit Happens]

I'm obsessed with Polka Dots and have been looking for the perfect 50's style black dress with big white polka dots. I haven't had any luck finding one in stores nor on E-bay.

I'd be interested in learning how to make my own, since I'm so specific as to what I want. I'd also like to make a dress from Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, but that dress is so complicated, I should start out on something simpler.

 

[kamiyra]

sa-mi-ra

Oh wait, that pattern seems to be too big for me, I'm a size 0/00 D:
Oh well.

What are the measurements for 0/00?  

[madame trash heap]

Hikoo

I can't tell if that has lapels or not. Try doing a google search for vintage empire dress patterns. You might not be able to find the exact match to the one you posted, but you'll probably find one close enough that you can alter. There's a website that sells vintage prom dress patterns that might work.

A combination of the one on the right and the one on the left. or this pink one might work

This is such a cool website! Thank you for posting it. I have a feeling I'll be spending more money than I should here  

[Knit Happens]

madame trash heap

Hikoo

I can't tell if that has lapels or not. Try doing a google search for vintage empire dress patterns. You might not be able to find the exact match to the one you posted, but you'll probably find one close enough that you can alter. There's a website that sells vintage prom dress patterns that might work.

A combination of the one on the right and the one on the left. or this pink one might work

This is such a cool website! Thank you for posting it. I have a feeling I'll be spending more money than I should here

Seconded. Those patterns look interesting. However, I am a little larger than the measurements for the 50's dresses I want. How many inches would I have to add?  

[Knit Happens]

Okay, bought this one. Squee!

Now I just need a sewing machine, some fabric, and some time. gonk  

[sa-mi-ra]

kamiyra

sa-mi-ra

Oh wait, that pattern seems to be too big for me, I'm a size 0/00 D:
Oh well.

What are the measurements for 0/00?

I meant 0 or 00 ::sweat
My measurements are:
bust 30"
waist 23"
hips 31"

just to let everyone know, lol.  

[dkpuppets]

they make the same patterns in a variety of sizes, so whether it's too big or too small they should have your size. at least that's what I've noticed, but I could be wrong. I don't even know my size.