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Saturday, October 13, 2012

Retro Outfit for dance lessons

I always have a project in mind for a dance outfit. And I saw a post today on a blog highlighting another post about the outfits in stage door.


I like the thought of a 'playsuit' but with a matching detachable skirt. As I'd wear it purely for dancing rather than 'all day' the usual issues I have with play suits and jump suits wouldn't apply.
I've seen a few vintage patterns with this concept of shorts, swimming costume or playsuit with a detachable skirt.
I really like the wearing history sailor girl playsuit pattern. (If I can find a UK stockist I'll buy it) otherwise I'll have to improvise.

I was looking at maybe using a modern pattern like M6533 and drafting a matching skirt. But what kind of skirt? A-line, circle, half circle, pleated or dirndl? What do you think.
I have been keeping back in my stash a nice printed cotton, black with little flowers.

Update:
Here is my little sketch. 

Decided to use this pattern...
 
But modify it. Adding darts, sleeves and peterpan collar.
Now deciding on the skirt. A line but button down the side or pleated?