CH 2011 – “A Day at the Races” Outfit

I only made one new outfit for Camp Hollywood this year, for Friday night. The theme was A Day at the Races but it was also the night of the Balboa contest finals, so I didn’t want to be too “theme-y”. I decided to wear some 30’s daywear but was still undecided as to exactly WHAT –  until Kate posted some Summer Inspiration from 1938. The Sunback Dress (4th picture down, #7754) caught my eye and I knew that was the way to go.

I have a similar sundress pattern that I’ve made several times, so I grabbed that and headed to Jo-Ann’s – and actually found some cream rayon herringbone there! Miracles do happen. The striped fabric was hiding in the upholstery section, but it softened up after washing.

Sundress
Hollywood Pattern #1788 – c. 1939
Bolero
Simplicity #2762 –  c. 1938

And here’s an action shot – the belt kept spinning around all night – I think I need a well-placed snap.
Doesn’t rayon just move the best though? 🙂

Photo by Alex Vasallo
And last but not least, here’s a video of the Balboa contest finals. Can’t leave that out, I guess!
Camp Hollywood 2011 – Balboa Finals
Video by Sandra Carranza

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