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This dress is very simple – I used a princess line bodice and just cut the skirt panes rectangularly (as wide as you like them). I found the dress a little too plain, so I added a border at the hem and made and detachable belt using some dark blue cotton fabric I had leftover from another dress.
The dress is fully lined with light cotton voile fabric and has net ruffle to add volume to the skirt.
Thanks for viewing it and hope you like it.
Material Notes
Cotton, netting, zip, thread
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Feb 7, 2012, 02.51 AMby kelsrose22
LOVE the blue trim! So beautiful!
Nov 29, 2010, 11.24 AMby BlancheOfArts
Dress is beautiful, Iooove the fabric!
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Nov 29, 2010, 12.47 PMby suzetewilliams
thank you
Oct 8, 2010, 07.38 AMby redslippers
oh just so beautiful!! such clever use of fabric! this is a gorgeous pattern, but i think the sashing and trim at the bottom have just topped it. do you just love wearing a fully lined dress?
Aug 11, 2010, 07.01 PMby anaalves
Love the dress!
Aug 9, 2010, 04.29 PMby lienepien
Very nice dress! I like the color blue and flowers so that makes the dress complete!
Aug 9, 2010, 08.42 AMby rccaicoya
Where did you find that fabric? I have been trying to find a similar one with no success…. I live in Spain therefore, that may be it. The dress…… I do not have words…… Amazing!!!
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Aug 15, 2010, 09.23 PMby suzetewilliams
Hola, muchas gracias. I found the fabric in a local market stall and it was the last of it’s kind… I’m not sure if you’ll find it in the shops as market sellers usually only have fabrics a few seasons old.
Aug 15, 2010, 09.23 PMby suzetewilliams
Hola, muchas gracias. I found the fabric in a local market stall and it was the last of it’s kind… I’m not sure if you’ll find it in the shops as market sellers usually only have fabrics a few seasons old.
Aug 7, 2010, 11.11 AMby daisylynn
I LOVE this! The dress is so beautiful and you used the fabric so well. The blue details also really make it look put together, if you know what I mean. It’s lovely, and looks so professional!
Aug 7, 2010, 02.26 AMby skeeler
Perfect pairing of fabric and design — love it!
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Aug 15, 2010, 09.23 PMby suzetewilliams
thank you. :-)
Aug 6, 2010, 04.06 PMby threadsquare
This is so gorgeous, and an perfect fabric choice for this dress. It looks like an amazing vintage find. Fabulous!
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Aug 15, 2010, 09.24 PMby suzetewilliams
Thank you so much.
Aug 5, 2010, 08.43 PMby mojo elgin
it was hard to imagine it looking plain with all those flowers going on, but you’re right. it looks better with the extra trimmings. beautiful!
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Aug 15, 2010, 09.25 PMby suzetewilliams
Yes, the fabric itself isn’t plain, but it felt like it was missing something before. Thank you.
Aug 5, 2010, 06.51 PMby smallone
what perfect fabric!
Aug 5, 2010, 04.10 PMby tamezdc
Great dress! Adorable fabric and design.
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Aug 15, 2010, 09.25 PMby suzetewilliams
Thank you.
Aug 5, 2010, 02.42 PMby suzetewilliams
Hi everyone, thank you ever so much for your lovely and positive comments. I would like to reply to everyone, but I’m in sort of a rush with another project for a friend, so can’t right now. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to comment. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! :-)
Aug 5, 2010, 01.17 PMby wendymichelle1015
So lovely! Nice job…I cant wait till I have some time off…dresses like yours here are all I’m going to be doing for vacation :)
Aug 5, 2010, 11.20 AMby feetyjammies
Gorgeous!
Aug 5, 2010, 11.14 AMby jhurienesling
Wow Suzette, you did it again! This is just beautifull! ;-). You should start your boutique girl!
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Aug 5, 2010, 02.38 PMby suzetewilliams
Thank you, that’s a nice compliment. I have thought about it, but I don’t think I would be any good at customer service. lol
Aug 5, 2010, 10.11 AMby elthrudroad
That fabric is absolutely gorgeous!! Makes such a lovely dress!
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Aug 15, 2010, 09.28 PMby suzetewilliams
Thank you.
Aug 5, 2010, 08.52 AMby anajan
Wow, beautiful dress! The fabric is amazing, and love the contrasting belt and hem details.
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Aug 15, 2010, 09.28 PMby suzetewilliams
thank you very much.
Aug 5, 2010, 08.14 AMby apfelbluete
it has become very pretty! how wide is the belt? the folds are placed ind the side seams, or if the belt was just made just wide?
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Aug 5, 2010, 09.36 AMby suzetewilliams
the belt back attachment is 12 cm wide (you can make it as long as you like) and the centre front is 36 cm wide and then gathered down to 12 cm to fit the back and then sewn together. Thank you for your comment. :-)
Aug 5, 2010, 07.42 AMby macska
That’s gorgeous! I love the fabric, and the way you’ve cut it really makes the most of the print. :-)
Aug 5, 2010, 07.21 AMby bofa
very nice :) beautiful fabric
Aug 5, 2010, 06.52 AMby Lucia Rotundu
Both the fabric and the design of the dress are truely amazing! Good work!
Aug 5, 2010, 06.51 AMby dabura
beautiful!
Aug 5, 2010, 06.20 AMby szaboagi
wow, it’s beautiful!
Aug 5, 2010, 03.30 AMby rifka
Very nice. The print is just perfect for this dress. I bet it looks lovely on you.
Aug 5, 2010, 02.31 AMby kristensaurus
So, so cute! I love the flowers, and think it looks great with or without the belt.
Aug 5, 2010, 02.23 AMby weiweigirl
It’s beautiful with or without the belt! Nice structure and love the print of the dress. So very cute and elegant at the same time. Lots of flair!
Aug 5, 2010, 01.58 AMby momsgotanewhobby
Really great dress.
Aug 5, 2010, 01.44 AMby pambox
i adore it. inspiring.
Aug 5, 2010, 01.00 AMby zsyzu
Love it.