70's sundress

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This is a halter dress with a two layer circle skirt, the first layer is a kinda art deco print with groups of daisies on it, and the second layer is cream with white square dots which is a sheet I got a a thrift store. The dress snaps closed at the back and there is a gap between the snaps and the center back seam of about 5 inches. This is my own design, which was very simple to make, I might do a how to later.

Materials

2 yards cotton and 1 flat sheet, two snaps, thread

Credits

mom for her mad photography skills, although there are way too many pictures of my face on the camera

Me:"mom you're supposed to take pictures of the dress"
Mom:"I know but I like you better"

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camilaustral Ï Posted 3 July 2008 at 7:33 PM
yeah, i'm from Chile...

the dress is so cute, i really like the last picture, and "saludos" to your mom :)
ReneeBeth Ï Posted 3 July 2008 at 7:35 PM
nightgown to dress to shirt...

I love this! It's so beautiful, with that double layering and the shape you've created. The fabric is great...and, well, I just like everything about it!
curlyxrt Ï Posted 3 July 2008 at 7:49 PM
I've been crocheting lately...

I too am a big fan of the double layered skirt - I will wait patiently until your how-to has arrived to make one for myself or my sisters!
dinkley101 Ï Posted 3 July 2008 at 8:28 PM
looking for her sewing mojo

Am loving the layers of your dress, this looks fab for summer, and big thumbs up to your mom for the photos!!
fashion1 Ï Posted 3 July 2008 at 11:45 PM
miss burdastyle :(!! to busy ...

very cute dress! the neckline is great!
i made it! Ï Posted 4 July 2008 at 12:14 AM

i love your dress and your pictures! Great idea indeed to make 2 layers
Polychromatin Ï Posted 4 July 2008 at 12:33 AM
doing my coat (its getting cold!)

This is such a lovely dress. I also like the 70s style and your fabric-choice is perfect :) Suits you very well! I would love to have such a dress, but unforunately I can't wear halter dresses, I find it's uncomfy to wear them :/
Milkyway Ï Posted 4 July 2008 at 1:16 AM
Preparing for a friend's wedding

Is so cute, i love your dress!!
LYBU Ï Posted 4 July 2008 at 3:37 AM
making autumn clothes

I love it. Great done !!!
DJeatsflesh Ï Posted 5 July 2008 at 1:51 PM
can't wait to make her skirt

I am completely in love with your dress! And I got super excited when you said you may do a how to! That would be fantastic. Great great job. This is really very cute and looks great on you!
StrawberryFields Ï Posted 13 July 2008 at 2:59 PM

This is absoloutely adorable--I'm a huge sundress fan! It'd be so great if you'd post a how-to.
milliesewly Ï Posted 3 August 2008 at 12:54 PM
intense

oh please please PLEASE make a how to! i have honestly been searching in every vintage store i know and trying to find any pattern for a 70s summer dresss like this. it would be amazing if you posted a how to. thank youu!!