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A dress from the Japanese “Stylish dress book”. A friend bought the book for me as a thank-you present and this is the first dress I made from it. I neglected to check the measurements across the shoulder so I’ve ended up with a dress that’s a bit tight for this western frame. At least I know for next time!
Sorry for the poor pics – no camera love for me today.
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cotton
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Nov 21, 2011, 05.29 AMby corinneski
I recently bought a copy of this book and afterwards wondered whether I would like any of them. Most of the dresses look like they’re swimming on the model so to see one made up and on a real person (as opposed to a petite Japanese girl) is great. I guess the secret is to measure yourself against the pattern pieces. Your dress looks great.
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Nov 30, 2011, 09.11 AMby redviv
I always think they look too oversized to flatter most people but so far I’ve been pleasantly surprised. I think you must be right about the measurement comparisons, I know I’ll be doing it next time.
Nov 21, 2011, 04.34 AMby mard
Hi there. I have made this tunic/dress a number of times in different sizes for different sized friends and I have found that it is always tight accoss the front so i normally go the next size up (even for myself) and it always fits fine and is roomier. Alternatively I will next time make the armhole a centremetre longer under the arm and the sleeve longer also to allow more room for movement. Looks great though. !
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Nov 30, 2011, 09.07 AMby redviv
I’m still wondering how I might fix this version but at least I’ll know for next time. Thanks for the up-size advice!
Oct 6, 2011, 05.14 AMby inspire62
Adorable, love this dress:)
Oct 3, 2011, 08.35 PMby grainline
really like the pleat detail in front and your fabric!
Oct 3, 2011, 01.51 PMby ecila
Like this much!
Oct 3, 2011, 08.37 AMby janul
very nice, I love it!