Most times I will choose a vintage pattern over a modern day pattern. I just loved the simple lines and I love recreating that old time feel that you get from those patterns. Many of the vintage patterns that I have take me back to my own childhood, dresses that I remember wearing, pj’s that I loved and the buttons, belts and buckles that made the 60’s style so cool and complete.
There was not a date on the pattern envelope, however there was a note inside from the person I purchased it from that told a brief description of it and she said it was from the 60’s. I love that it came from Hancock fabrics and I love even more that the pattern was only 65 cents in it’s time and the receipt was still inside the pattern.
This pattern is a size 8, and Aria is a size 6 so I had to do a little adjusting in the sizing. 
The pattern called for neck and sleeve facing, but I opted to use bias tape in a contrast fabric. 
The pattern also called for a zipper, but I used buttons down the length of the back. I wanted the dress to look as much like Anyiah’s Diaper shirt and bubble outfit as I could, so I used the same buttons on both outfits. 
I used the same fabric as I did on Aniyah’s, the bold flower fabric also being vintage. 
I LOVE the details in this pattern, the center front curves in at the shoulder and it really stands out with the two different fabrics. 
Love this pattern and already have more plans for it. Aria was very happy with her new dress and that makes it all the more worth it. Even though both girls have different outfits, they are made in the same fabric and with the same buttons, so they match. Each made to fit their own fun personalities. 
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor. Ecclesiastes 4:9
The Portion of my Inheritance 
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