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I finally managed to find some time (and motivation) to make my first dress that I’ve sewn in ages. It’s really gotten my confidence up with my sewing abilities so I believe I’ll be doing a lot more preparation for my upcoming store!
I got this fabric purely out of love for the colors and design and had no idea what I was going to do with it. I just knew that I wanted it. Browsing tumblr I suddenly came across a picture of Barbie birthday cards that came with a dress for Barbie attached from the 80s/90s.
I then set out creating ideas in my head of exactly how I wanted to do it, because of course I didn’t want to copy the Barbie dress exactly! While browsing through Laika Doll’s vast collection of patterns I found an 80s evening dress pattern which with some shortening of the hem line would be just perfect.
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Feb 3, 2013, 09.14 AMby laikadoll
Aww yeh gurl! You should kick ass more often, it’s a good colour for you <3
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Feb 3, 2013, 12.39 PMby sugardoll
I plan to kick ass a lot more from now on!
Feb 2, 2013, 08.22 AMby VivianGrace
I LOVE your fabric choice! That pop-art floral print is awesome :)
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Feb 3, 2013, 12.40 PMby sugardoll
Thank you! It really was love at first sight. And yes it is as bright as the picture shows, I didn’t do any color adjusting!
Feb 1, 2013, 04.18 PMby pamchar
Cute and fun!! Love it ;)
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Feb 3, 2013, 12.40 PMby sugardoll
Thank you so much ♥
Feb 1, 2013, 04.12 PMby Mary Athey
Simply fabulous x
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Feb 3, 2013, 12.41 PMby sugardoll
Thanks! I strive to be as colorful and fabulous as possible~
Feb 1, 2013, 03.22 PMby MegH
Love this dress ! I actually think my Barbie had a dress just like this. Great Job!
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Feb 3, 2013, 12.42 PMby sugardoll
Thank you! I have always loved the clothes my old Barbies wore, so I intend to make a lot more inspired by them ♥
Feb 1, 2013, 01.19 PMby Chloé Bailleul
So cute!
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Feb 3, 2013, 12.42 PMby sugardoll
Thank you cutie pie!