Simplicity 6220 – from a vintage curtain

Slowly getting on and finishing off projects that have been abandoned for sometime, this one has been in the project pile for a couple of years! Simplicity 6220, made from a length of unused vintage curtaining which I found in an op shop, the curtain was lined, and in mint condition. It was asking to be made into a sweet little cocktail frock.

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Simplicity 6220.

I used the existing lining to line the bodice, it was a lightweight cotton, which had shrunk a little, so I used some polyester lining fabric from my stash for the skirt.

Simplicity 6220 fabric

Fabric detail.

I had a little trouble with the fabric, I was a little stretched in areas, the weave is easy to snag, so I did a bit of manipulation as I went to make it work. I also had just enough for a small hem, so that was also a bit of a challenge!

Simplicity 6220 zipper

Getting it all to line up.

I was unsure the colour would really work, it was just long enough for me to add a false hem, just! And it is a touch shorter than I would otherwise have made it, but I love it anyway, and look forward to getting this frock out over summer.

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Here are a few details.

Simplicity 6220 waist2

I love the triangle shaped center bodice piece, such a flattering shape, and a little different.

Simplicity 6220 dress

I think the fabric has great body, and works really well with the pleats and lines of the bodice.

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I’m wearing nana’s hat and imitation pearls, plus some cream vintage gloves.

Simplicity 6220 neck

Nice to get this one out for some fresh air.

Simplicity 6220 vintage hat

2 Comments

  1. I think its a great length on you. totally fabulous dress (if you had wanted it longer I think some bands of thick satin ribbon could be used? but personally I think its perfect – good find!)

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    1. Thank you! And your suggestion would work well with the fabric. Funny thing is I actually like the length too, though I probably would have gone a little longer if I had more choice at the beginning.

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