After I sewed a 1957 Horrockses dress in vintage turquoise and red, I sewed another with pink roses on cream.
FABRIC
Like the vintage turquoise and red fabric, this pink roses on cream is also from Gertie’s 1950s reproduction fabric line from Jo Ann.
Purchased a few years ago, it was a popular print that was difficult to attain.
Finishing off bolts at three different JoAnn Stores in Northern Virginia, I gleaned about 1-2 yards in length each time.
My plan was to use the smallest piece for the bodice and join the larger pieces for the skirt.
As a result, this skirt isn’t as full as the vintage turquoise and red version.
PATTERN
Again, I used Vogue 8789, which even showcases the infamous Horrockses stripes.
HORROCKSES STRIPED FABRIC
Famed for its cotton, Horrockses created uniquely interesting stripes on the fabric they printed.
Even though this is a cotton from Gertie’s design, sold for JoAnn, it’s soft and comfortable.
And the pattern has become a favorite.
PHOTO SHOOT IN THE BLUE RIDGE
When I asked my son for a photo shoot after church, he suggested we go to Bear’s Den Overlook.
The day was gorgeous for hiking, which is mostly in the shade.
If I had more fabric, the variations of the stripes could bring a completely different look, simply by making the centerpoint of the chevron for the bodice the narrow bands of roses, instead of the wider band.
Even so, I’m very happy with this arrangement…just talking about some of the possibilities for those who are looking for a different styling.
BEAR’S DEN OVERLOOK
The view is fantabulous!
To reach the view, this wonderful hike takes us through lots of geology, including sandstone, schist, marble, phyllite, and quartz.
Without humidity, the view was sharp, crisp, clear of the infamous blue haze of the Virginia mountains.
The winding Route 7 stretches from Leesburg (behind us) to Winchester (ahead of us).
Also called the Colonial Road, it’s thought that that Washington and Braddock used this route when on their journeys to the western frontier.
A close-up of the distance brings the Shenandoah River into easier view.
