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After making the Mathlide Blouse by the lovely Tilly from Tilly and the buttons, I had a burning desire to make it into a dress. I thought it could be a beautiful 60’s inspired summer dress. I lengthened the pattern, and used a sheer material. What do you think?
There’s more info on my blog Sleek Silhouette
Material Notes
Sheer cotton and silk mix and cotton lining.
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Mar 2, 2013, 03.53 PMby pampula
Lovely, looks fresh and girlish and the pleats are pretty!
Feb 28, 2013, 07.51 AMby kess
Wow this is beautiful!!! I love the idea! You should let Tilly know you made this I’m sure she’d be excited!
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Feb 28, 2013, 09.20 AMby katya
Thank you! I’ve let her know, and she said she liked it :) yay!
Feb 26, 2013, 04.17 PMby sala22
What a brilliant idea!
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Feb 26, 2013, 07.53 PMby katya
Thanks, I’m glad I gave it a go
Feb 26, 2013, 02.49 PMby Linda74Sews
I think its clever and darling.It works great as a dress. Indeed a great one for the spring and summer. Nicely done.
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Feb 26, 2013, 07.52 PMby katya
Thank you!
Feb 26, 2013, 01.48 PMby liliv-1
beautiful dress
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Feb 28, 2013, 11.33 AMby katya
Thank you!
Feb 26, 2013, 12.22 PMby Mary Athey
Love it and love the buttons down the back x
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Feb 26, 2013, 07.52 PMby katya
Thank you