A Song in Her Heart (And Everywhere Else)
I thought I'd posted about this pattern before but a quick search of my archives (and, more tellingly, my image files) sez no. I have an eBay search set up for this, but I keep not buying it since I think I already have it. Somewhere. In a box. (Underneath another box, which is underneath a plastic bin, which is sitting on top of the one box cutter in the house that still works. Can't you tell I love moving? Also, have you seen my screwdriver? The tool, not the drink.)
However, if YOU don't have this pattern it's up right now (in B34, but the image was crappy so I used this one from the wiki) on eBay. Click on the image to visit the auction.
And -- is it just me, or does this pattern illustration look like a scene from a movie musical? The lead is in the dark dress, belting her heart out about some man, while the other women pretend not to notice that someone is SINGING in PUBLIC, while chiming in on the choruses.
Labels: Butterick_7308, ebay
posted by Erin @ 9:46 AM
21 Comments:
At Aug 17, 2009 11:35:00 AM,
Sandy said…
I love this part... "while the other women pretend not to notice that someone is SINGING in PUBLIC, while chiming in on the choruses"
Hope you get your boxes sorted, soon!
Sandy in the UK
At Aug 17, 2009 12:04:00 PM,
Bella Bliss said…
maybe you have that modern vintage one. I know I've seen that on here
At Aug 17, 2009 12:22:00 PM,
Jen said…
Absolutely, this view is taken from the musical, and I can assure you that the costume designer for this midwestern dinner theater production produced in 1956 did not have the budget to buy the original pattern, but copied it instead by combining the ever popular bodice style (seen in sooooo many patterns) with the many gored skirt (also in her pattern collection).
Long life and Good Luck with the packing and move too!
At Aug 17, 2009 1:00:00 PM,
Zoltar Panaflex said…
What is coming out of the derriere of Stripey Girl?
That's a great neckline, perfect for showing off a lovely vintage necklace!!!
It would look wonderful in a full skirt for an evening event! Lovely swishy sounds and a taffeta skirt (Taffeta Darling!) with a rhinestone belt buckle!
At Aug 17, 2009 1:22:00 PM,
Anonymous said…
Of course, if it were a sonic screwdriver it would be in your pocket. Always.
At Aug 17, 2009 1:30:00 PM,
Sara said…
Lovely dress! I hope you find the pattern.
At Aug 17, 2009 1:40:00 PM,
evalyn said…
That black version looks like chiffon over taffeta - I'd sing too, if it were mine. But my collar would be faux fur or rhinestones.
If you can't find the tool, perhaps the drink is what you need - screwdriver-wise.
At Aug 17, 2009 1:47:00 PM,
Chantelle said…
I love this pattern! I wish that these sorts of patterns loved me like I love them. The top is ok but the skirt would be too much for my height and weight.
I like the idea of the chiffon over taffeta with a luxurious collar - velvet? fur - and a sparkly belt.
Good luck with the unpacking, Erin.
At Aug 17, 2009 1:54:00 PM,
Lizzy said…
I like the dress! I love the collar!
At Aug 17, 2009 2:14:00 PM,
Packrat said…
Funny! I thought the same thing - I saw the pattern before I read your title.
This is such a flattering dress. See the seam down the middle of the front and back? So slimming.
Chantelle, just take some of the fullness out of the skirt and it would be great. (I'm really short and fat and I'd make and wear it in a flash!)
At Aug 17, 2009 2:26:00 PM,
What-I-Found said…
All lost things can be found in your bathrobe pocket.
Never fails.
At Aug 17, 2009 2:52:00 PM,
Little Hunting Creek said…
This is actually a rare outtake from a never released sewing musical from the fifties.
At Aug 17, 2009 3:29:00 PM,
Cookie said…
You're right...this image is SO "I'm in Love with a Wonderful Guy!" from South Pacific.
At Aug 17, 2009 3:39:00 PM,
brocadegoddess said…
Either that or she's in the midst of having a 'vision'.
At Aug 17, 2009 5:46:00 PM,
Marjie said…
I believe you left your screwdriver drink on the coffee table immediately after you packed the tool. The drink was confiscated while the coffee table was being packed. And you will soon be singing with the ladies on this envelope. Isn't moving hundreds or thousands of miles grand?
At Aug 17, 2009 6:12:00 PM,
Nadine said…
What, is singing in public not allowed any more? Damn.
At Aug 17, 2009 7:33:00 PM,
Cookie said…
<< What, is singing in public not allowed any more? Damn. >>
Recent laws DO allow for singing (of all types) in public, but most states stipulate that you have to be wearing this dress.
At Aug 17, 2009 9:21:00 PM,
Rachel said…
I was thinking the Trolley Song from Meet Me In St. Louis...
At Aug 17, 2009 11:34:00 PM,
Theresa said…
YAY!
Cookie's cookie picture is back!!!
At Aug 18, 2009 2:33:00 PM,
Latter-Day Flapper said…
Oh. My. God.
Party dress with flattering square neckline and kimono sleeves!!
I'd be singing, too!
At Aug 19, 2009 6:34:00 AM,
Kathie said…
I can't stop laughing out loud! You're ALL too funny... what a great way to start my day. I hope you all have a wonderful day too and that screwdrivers of all kinds start appearing as if by magic where ever and when ever they're needed... Now, that's a reason to burst into song!
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