Neutral Anda w/ Obi Belt

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My first Anda! So, without the belt it looks a little like a hospital gown :) But, the belt makes a world of difference. I had to cut the pattern down a bit since it starts at a 38, and I didn't use the elastic/casing or the bias tape. Also the fabric was cheap, so it was more for practice than anything. I'm going to make a better one out of nice fabric later! The obi close-ups reveal my lack of experience with top-stitching :) Luckily, people don't normally look that close! You can also see the fabric a little better.

Materials

Mystery fabric- $0.50/yd at Walmart (linen-ish but more drapey), Blue canvas from IKEA, interfacing, ribbon

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lillasyrran Ï Posted 22 August 2008 at 3:17 AM

great job! The fabric is perfect and your cut makes the dress look very classy!
corduroysarcasm Ï Posted 22 August 2008 at 4:45 AM
revamping the ol' wardrobe

i really like this....i agree it's very classy and i love the obi belt with it...it's the perfect touch...you did a great job!!
Borzoi Ï Posted 22 August 2008 at 7:07 AM

Looks very elegant with the belt! Great job :D
Milkyway Ï Posted 22 August 2008 at 9:55 AM
Preparing for Holidays

I really don't like this pattern at all but your dress look so gorgeous
karencilla Ï Posted 22 August 2008 at 11:52 AM
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gorgeous!
littleredfox Ï Posted 22 August 2008 at 8:15 PM

yeah i have to say i was skeptical of this pattern--i've printed but haven't made it yet--and the hospital gown comment sort of confirmed what i feared about it. BUT yours looks so nice with the belt it is making me reconsider! great job! and congrats on your first dress!!
erdronen Ï Posted 22 August 2008 at 8:53 PM
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Thank you all for the nice comments! I can't wait to wear it tomorrow. Yes, this dress can ONLY be worn with the belt - mostly because of the fabric I chose. It's also a little too long and shapeless to be worn on it's own. My next version is going to use a jersey fabric with the elastic band to see how it turns out, though.
brikendig Ï Posted 24 August 2008 at 1:27 PM

Looks great....I love the simplicity of the dress and the belt adds a lot!
Just_Mica Ï Posted 8 October 2008 at 3:29 AM
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Great and cute!!