Sew Misunderstood: Fatshion for Wayward Girls: Finished Project: The USO Dress! (and a possible SNAFU)

Monday, August 22, 2011

Finished Project: The USO Dress! (and a possible SNAFU)

Of course, the hat is inspired by Joan Crawford!

I was totally caught off guard and inspired by this cotton print from Jo Anne Fabrics! There was not enough to make an entire dress so I came up with a plan.

I wanted this to look a bit utilitarian, inspired by the USO girls of the 1940s. I know mostly they wore suits in movies, but I was picturing what a girl wore when she was serving them food.

daaarlinks bring the car around so we can go to the movies

I took my 40s pinafore dress and made it without ruffles, and drafted sleeves for it. That's it! It really is my 40s pinafore dress! The contrasting blue shoulder princess seams are designed to make the print look like an apron....utilitarian-esque.

I love it! I wore it to the County Fair!


here are me and my girls chillin at the county fair! aren't we sexy!


hey soldier

i see your crazy vintage pattern and raise you one "milkmaid hairstyle"

The print is very "Americana" complete with little 40s marching girls and USO girls, and soldiers. There's only one thing that is bothering moi that my astute husband pointed out AFTER I made the dress.....

WHAT THE HELL IS UION ME? Please don't tell me that they printed a MISprint all over and its is supposed to be "Join Me"!!!!!! SNAFU!!!!

Oh who cares... it kicks 40s ass!

I am feeling in a green mood...my next projects all have greens in them. I am working on a gorgeous humongous 50s collared dress next! The muslin in looking good!

26 comments:

Pammie said...: Super cute - and I love the reference to the WWII colloquialism with he the "SNAFU" - very apropos!

Congratulations on another success!; August 22, 2011 4:20 PM
Zombie said...: Lovin the design on the dress and the hat just pulls it all together. :D; August 22, 2011 4:33 PM
Psycho Sue- Sew Misunderstood said...: thank you both very much! I WANNA TELL YOU HOW MUCH I ALWAYS APPRECIATE YOUR KIND COMMENTS!; August 22, 2011 4:35 PM
Pececillo con volantes said...: As always, I love your dress and the fabric. Really good job!; August 22, 2011 4:38 PM
Debi said...: LOVE it! What a fabulous fabric and I love the contrast sleeves!!; August 22, 2011 4:43 PM
Vic said...: Hehe, I hope asking people to "uion" you isn't just asking for trouble! ;)

Very cute.; August 22, 2011 5:14 PM
Shrinky Inky said...: ENGRISH!! I love stuff like that!! Your dress is very adorable and I'm sooo glad that pinafore pattern is put to good use!

I have a funny little purse I picked up who knows when and where, that has a pin up girl on it wearing a sailor hat. It says Happy 3rth of July!; August 22, 2011 5:29 PM
Kitty said...: I really love this one Sue! Makes your bust look bigger than some of your others, if I may say so, your sense of humour is so fantastic too!; August 22, 2011 7:14 PM
Trees said...: I love it and your hair is AMAZING! So cute ^^; August 23, 2011 1:20 AM
Psycho Sue- Sew Misunderstood said...: Thanks very much ladies! It DOES make the boobs look bigger! Princess seams always do that for moi!; August 23, 2011 3:29 AM
retrorevival.biz said...: Hahaha! I say pft! to the misprint! Your design is perfect and you look fabu!

~Cindy; August 23, 2011 5:22 AM
Meg Needles said...: ahh I love love it! ^_^ I love the colors so much. Very cool. ^_^; August 23, 2011 5:34 AM
Andrea said...: This fit on this one is perfect!! That is a TnT pattern, I love it! The cute print only makes it more awesome. You look lovely!; August 23, 2011 5:46 AM
LAP said...: I love this! The contrast panels work so well with such a busy novelty print. Plus I love the sleeves. Sleeve tutorial please! I was just looking at a sunhat pattern we sell at Sewtropolis thinking about making it up in wool to be fabulous all winter...love yours!; August 23, 2011 7:30 AM
MTC1911 said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; August 23, 2011 1:59 PM
MTC1911 said...: Totallt effed up my previous attempt at leaving a comment.

Just wanted to say how much I love your new fabby frock!; August 23, 2011 2:01 PM
Kiki La Mer said...: WOAH! This dress is beyond amaze. It fits you perfectly. LOVING the shape, the plain panels - everything. The hat suits you too!; August 23, 2011 4:11 PM
Tara said...: Love your style, gal! That SNAFU is a riot! Unless someone is going over the print with a microscope, no one is going to notice. I guess the J got warbled into a U somehow! Overall, great look!; August 23, 2011 6:27 PM
Miss Peregrin said...: Love it! That print is amazing (although, I do hope that "uion" isn't anything nasty), and very 40's. You've outdone yourself on the dress yet again, and it suits you beautifully!; August 24, 2011 8:48 PM
Misfits Vintage said...: Holy guacamole - this frock is KILLER! I love the fabric and my GAWD you are so clever coming up with that great design. Also, how CUTE is your hair - and I love that hat. You ROCK!

Sarah xxx; August 25, 2011 5:15 AM
La Dama said...: Ay,
You are looking utterly divine in that hat. You know your dress is heaven like you amor.

are you not getting my blog updates?
try to unfollow/follow again.; August 25, 2011 5:56 AM
Barbara said...: Great print and great improv with the contrast. Looks like it was meant to be.; August 28, 2011 7:00 AM
sacramento said...: Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh how wonderful. I am all for unusual prints now, so the look of your dress makes me weak in the knees.
Fabulous!!!; August 29, 2011 5:36 AM
Miria said...: the design is so fun! *_*
I love your style, and I envy your sewing talent!; August 30, 2011 1:31 PM
La Dama said...: amor, are you getting my updates now?
hope your good.; September 2, 2011 3:20 PM
Louise said...: you are so so talented! love the fabrics you've chosen!!; September 4, 2011 12:57 AM