If this needs to be moved to a different area, so be it. [user]General Specific[/user] suggested I ask the Cosplay Department of Halforums for advice on my new adventures in sewing. For a long time, I've been hand sewing and embroidering with no problem. However, I FINALLY got a sewing machine for Christmas and am looking for some suggestions on making pretty dresses. I love wearing retro and vintage styles. Much of my closet is made up of eShakti dresses already and I wanted to try making some on my machine. One problem I'm having is that there aren't a lot of 50's dress patterns in plus sizes. Does anyone have any suggestions of places to find patterns or interesting fabrics? I love a full skirt and stay away from anything that makes me look like a sausage cut in half with string. Legit, some of the dress patterns I've found are NOT flattering.
As a point of reference, I'll include some pictures of the dresses I own, which is the style I'm going for:
This is the dress I'm really looking to recreate:
Any tips or links to blogs would be really appreciated! Thanks!!
As a point of reference, I'll include some pictures of the dresses I own, which is the style I'm going for:
![](http://media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com/upload/266556871666603841_8pWqSDKR_c.jpg)
![](http://media-cache-ec6.pinterest.com/upload/266556871666784774_4JUh5Otz_c.jpg)
![](http://media-cache-lt0.pinterest.com/upload/266556871666061321_CWYOUiBW_c.jpg)
This is the dress I'm really looking to recreate:
![](http://media-cache-ec4.pinterest.com/upload/8233211790571419_q9pncQ1f_c.jpg)
Any tips or links to blogs would be really appreciated! Thanks!!