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My Mad Men Dress: Joan Holloway On The Farm

04/05/2013

fifities style vintage sheath dress
 I finished my Mad Men dress!
Here’s my version of Joan Holloway, Sew Country Chick Style!
 I really must get myself some clogs….. as if!


fifities style sheath dress
 Oh my goodness, this is going to be a lot of work!!!
fifties style sheath dress
Darling, I’m ready for my martini now!
I made this dress from a yard and a half of cotton stretch woven floral fabric I bought at Mood in Hollywood.
I was inspired by a floral scoop necked dress that looked so good on Joan Holloway.
I didn’t make a pattern and instead draped the design on my dress form . To see how I draped this dress you can visit this post here.
Here are a few more details about it:
It has a slot zipper on the side, a couture technique I learned from the Claire Schaeffer book Couture Sewing.
It has a hand sewn bias tape neck facing, another technique I read about in the book.
All the hems are hand sewn.

Here as my inspiration photos:

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Jojo & Eloise
Sew Much Ado
The Train To Crazy

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Comments

  1. Leanne M says

    04/05/2013 at 6:33 am

    Justine! This is amazing! I love everything about it, the fabric, cut, the fit, the length – you look absolutely gorgeous. Do you think there could be a market for gumboots with heels? ;).

    • Justine of SewCountryChick says

      05/06/2013 at 12:38 am

      I hope so!

  2. Emily says

    04/05/2013 at 6:45 am

    Stunning! 🙂

  3. redpointtailor says

    04/05/2013 at 8:31 am

    Fabulous! and the photo setting as well! even more impressing 🙂

  4. Marie says

    04/05/2013 at 9:51 am

    This is as beautiful as I imagined it would be and what a clever photo shoot! You look seriously stunning Justine!!!

    • Justine of SewCountryChick says

      05/06/2013 at 12:39 am

      Thanks marie!

  5. Angela says

    04/05/2013 at 10:21 am

    Justine, your dress is simply stunning and you look amazing! Great photoshoot 🙂

  6. Caffy Bundy says

    04/05/2013 at 10:58 am

    Hahaha, this photo shoot is hilarious and you look fabulous!

    Bundana @
    http://www.bundana.blogspot.co.uk

  7. Sew Blessed Maw says

    04/05/2013 at 11:18 am

    Justine, your mad men dress is absolutely beautiful.. You look fantastic and the fabric is beautiful and really becomes you..
    Love your photo shoot in the garden.. Such a clever idea.. Happy sewing, and enjoy your gardening in the heels…[such fun.hahahaha]..

  8. Yeka Dharmajanti says

    04/05/2013 at 11:28 am

    Beautiful dress, Justine! I love floral fabrics and your photo shoots are entertaining, thank you :).

  9. sewVery says

    04/05/2013 at 11:49 am

    Va-va-voom! This is definitely a good look for you. What an amazing dress!

  10. Zoé says

    04/05/2013 at 1:51 pm

    I like the dress and I can definitely see the Mad Men style going on there. However, I think I like the styling of the photos even more. I think I should do a photoshoot with (Fool that I am, cannot remember the name) or, better still, a great big pitchfork! 🙂

  11. Suzanne Winter says

    04/05/2013 at 2:19 pm

    You photo shoot is making the ‘Green Acres’ song run through my head ;op I LOVE this dress – you did an awesome job draping it and the fit is amazing. You are stunning and your work is impeccable – Great Job!!!!

    • Justine of SewCountryChick says

      05/06/2013 at 12:39 am

      Green Acres….. Story of my life.

  12. crystalpleats says

    04/05/2013 at 4:28 pm

    Great dress Justine, in such a pretty floral.

  13. Maria says

    04/05/2013 at 5:42 pm

    Love this dress! can you make me one? 🙂

    • Justine of SewCountryChick says

      05/06/2013 at 12:40 am

      Yes, but it will cost you your first born.

  14. asisewit says

    04/05/2013 at 7:33 pm

    Yours is prettier than your inspiration dress. Love it!

    • Justine of SewCountryChick says

      05/06/2013 at 12:40 am

      Wow. That is a mighty nice compliment!

  15. amy mayen says

    04/05/2013 at 9:54 pm

    That’s a gorgeous dress, I love florals right now! I never do well with knits. I’m always hoping if I read your blog some of your talent will rub off on me!!

    • Justine of SewCountryChick says

      05/06/2013 at 12:41 am

      Keep reading! No, you already have all of the talent you need.

  16. Mie@Sewing Like Mad says

    04/05/2013 at 11:24 pm

    BEAUTIFUL…and I LOVE the photo shoot – high heels in the garden…that’s the way! And impressive craftsmanship!! Fits you like a glove….like it obviously is supposed to!

  17. Justine of SewCountryChick says

    04/06/2013 at 4:26 am

    Thank you so much for all of your sweet comments about my handmade dress and cheesy photo shoot everyone! I love the online sewing community.

  18. Diya says

    04/06/2013 at 5:57 am

    Looking gorgeous 🙂 Lovely clicks Justine !!

  19. Becca says

    04/06/2013 at 3:43 pm

    The dress is beautiful and you look stunning in it. I love all of your pictures and captions. Ha! You did such a wonderful job with the draping. I have yet to succeeded at trying that method.

    • Justine of SewCountryChick says

      05/06/2013 at 12:41 am

      Practice makes perfect!

  20. HeathersSphere says

    04/07/2013 at 3:44 am

    Gorgeous dress on you!

  21. Sassy T says

    04/07/2013 at 9:55 am

    Love it. Now enter it in Julia Bobbins MadMen challenge. Great photographs.

  22. O. Jolly says

    04/11/2013 at 2:42 pm

    Yay! Just wandered in for the first time via the Train to Crazy. Love the dress. Love the vibe.

  23. Lorie ~ Ferndale Lane says

    05/05/2013 at 12:28 pm

    Beautiful!! Love the fit and that fabric!! I’m glad I found your blog! You are a mish mash of different hobbies/interests that I love and am soooo glad to know there are more people out there in this world like me. Ha ha!!

  24. Neeno says

    05/06/2013 at 1:06 am

    I love this dress sooooo much!!!!! Fits really well. Great copy cat!!!!



I'm Justine! Welcome to my sewing blog! Here you'll find lots of handmade clothing for myself and other lucky folks! I'm a native Los Angeleno who moved to a small farm outside of LA with my family.

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