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Christmas Dress 2025

I’ve started a new job as a preschool teacher. It’s a lot to handle. And I’ve had no energy after work. Now, I’m on Christmas break and needing a creative outlet. My sewing machine has been so lonely. Let’s change that!


Simplicity S9846 is a 1960’s reprint, and still available. I’ve made 2 vintage-inspired specifically Christmas ensembles. One is a burgundy plaid 1960’s dress and coat from last week, and the other is a true red 1950’s dress. So I decided it was time to use green. The fabric is from Fabric Wholesale Direct. I’ve always had good experiences with them.

This 70% polyester and 30% Viscose fiber “linen” in the color forest green was very nice. Essentially, it’s a poly rayon made to look like linen. The price isn’t bad at all. I would love to use true linen, but this is so much cheaper. Once I perfect some patterns and I know that they fit, I might splurge. This material is a bit too lightweight for winter, but will be spectacular for an Easter dress that I’m planning. Stay tuned. It’s soft and smooth, but doesn’t have as much drape as I thought it would. I will be buying this in other colors, for sure. This fabric sewed up and ironed beautifully. 10 out of 10. No notes.


Simplicity S9846 is advertised as ‘jiffy”, which I would agree with. It has only 3 main pattern pieces, plus the neckline facings and the optional collar. I would suggest this as a first vintage project, after conquering zippers. I chose long sleeves (because it’s December), but a short sleeve is also included. We love a multiple-season pattern.


This pattern really couldn’t be much simpler. There is a front piece, a back piece, and sleeves (Plus the neckline facings and the optional collar and belt). There are several darts on the front and back that provide all the shaping. There’s no cuffs to fuss with, and no skirt slit to bind. The skirt is a bit narrower than other dresses in my closet. But it’s not too restrictive. This project was done in about a week, just sewing on the weekend and after work.

This outfit definitely relies heavily on accessories for interest. This pattern is frankly a bit boring. I should’ve chosen a fabric with a print to jazz it up. The pattern does include a fabric belt, if desired. I was able to shop my (small) vintage accessories collection and had a lot of fun.


I think this is the last 1960’s project I’ll do for a while. I want some more interesting silhouettes. I need to work through my knit fabrics stash, and I also have a lot of cosplays on my wish list.


I had some fun shopping my closet for accessories. My vintage accessories collection provided some fun options. I bought this belt at the thrift store,


Yours in hard work, creativity, and a dash of Pixie Dust

Sarah

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