Red, White, and Blue Anda

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I stenciled tree branches on my version of the Anda, then appliqued some cotton print birds and leaves made from fused plastic Target bags. I then finished the neck, sleeves, and hem with bias tape. I decided to keep the length long, cause I love my partner in fifties-ish outfits. The dress has in-seam pockets done in the polka dot print (many thanks to BurdaStyle for the great tutorial!).

Materials

Two cotton bedsheets (blue for dress shell, white for bias tape), fused plastic bags, more cotton for birds, fabric paint

Credits

Forgot to say earlier, these photos are all courtesy of my amazing friend Nathan. He makes stuff look so good!

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evulekotule Ï Posted 27 July 2008 at 11:27 PM
sewing shirt

I like the application and colour combination. Great photos!
sewella Ï Posted 28 July 2008 at 12:04 AM
preparing her shop

The aplique is lovely. Very creative. All in all, your Anda is beautiful. Great job!
luzie Ï Posted 28 July 2008 at 1:21 AM
studying...

When I saw the picture I thought "great fabric!" and then I red you made the decor yourself - this is so cool! I love the polka dot birds, they are very cute! This plastic-thing sounds very interesting, can you still put it into the washer?
nicola82 Ï Posted 28 July 2008 at 3:50 AM

My goodness that is cute!
LYBU Ï Posted 28 July 2008 at 4:54 AM
moving to her new house

Great done. Congrats :)
Polychromatin Ï Posted 28 July 2008 at 5:17 AM
studying :/

Looks really sweet! Great work with the stencil-thing!
kgallagher3 Ï Posted 28 July 2008 at 6:09 AM
has too much schoolwork to sew..grr

I work at Target so I love the leaves!
anitrasb Ï Posted 28 July 2008 at 6:27 AM
browsing through creations :)

Awww, thanks for all the sweet comments guys! Luzie--great question on whether it's washable. I honestly don't know the answer, since this is my first time using fused plastic on fabric. My plan is to give it a try in the gentle wash cycle in one of those mesh bags for delicates; hopefully that'll work!
fabricaddict Ï Posted 28 July 2008 at 9:42 AM

WOW! I LOVE your branches and birds, so creative!!!
karencilla Ï Posted 28 July 2008 at 11:06 AM
waiting 4 the semester's end

oh this is fantastic! i love it. You know this dress reminds me of Jennifer Garner's 1940 inspired Dress. check here http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2007/stylewatch/gallery/jennifergarner/jennifergarner6.jpg
dianacirne Ï Posted 28 July 2008 at 11:14 AM
Crazy about sewing!

Love the stencil you make! If you don't sayed, I'll never imagine! It's so perfect! Love it! Nice job!
nenasew Ï Posted 28 July 2008 at 11:57 AM
Making Dianas for everyone I know.

Fused target bags. Now thats interesting. I would love to hear more how it is done. Your dress is super. Love your applique work.
tsktsk Ï Posted 28 July 2008 at 12:39 PM

Wow, so cute! Colour me impressed!
naughtylittlepony Ï Posted 28 July 2008 at 2:53 PM
making tiny legs (then the body)!

I love it so much. At first I was thinking 'where can I get my hands on this fabric' and then I read what you did!! It is beautiful and unique.
bekaem Ï Posted 28 July 2008 at 4:06 PM
back

I thought the same as naughtylittlepony above. you made the fabric into what it is, great. i also like your tomato photograph.